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Plans underway to revitalise harbour project in Fat Hogs Bay- Dr the Hon Wheatley

The harbour development project in the Fat Hogs Bay area is expected to bring economic activities to the community. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Education Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Government has revitalised plans for the development of a harbour in Fat Hogs Bay. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Education Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Government has revitalised plans for the development of a harbour in Fat Hogs Bay. Photo: VINO/File
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said plans to revive the harbour development project in the Fat Hogs Bay area are underway.

The Minister gave that indication during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new One Mart Superstore on November 4, 2020, in Fat Hogs Bay.

He said the project has been a topic of discussion for some time now.

“This undoubtedly will raise the stakes. We are right here on the bay, and this area has lots of big plans. We have a harbour development project that we have been speaking about for many, many years and we have started some work on it, and I have renewed vigour to be able to get this project up and running, and it will be a project which will be investor-driven.”

Revitalised plans for harbour development

Dr Wheatley said he was happy that Honourable Vanterpool had entered into the Fat Hogs Bay community “because he can be a part of something special happening down there and when we establish a major marina down there, he will help to provision the boats. We have revitalised plans for this harbour project,” he further said.

The Minister did not provide any other details on the government’s plans for the undertaking or when he expects that it will officially commence; however, during a meeting at The Stickit in Long Look on July 20, 2020, he had said government was contemplating a significant development for the area.

At that time, he said residents would be given the opportunity to have their say in the project.

Among the benefits, he said, would be critical economic activities for the district.

13 Responses to “Plans underway to revitalise harbour project in Fat Hogs Bay- Dr the Hon Wheatley”

  • facts (09/11/2020, 10:53) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Politicians always have many plans. Let's see if this one can deliver. I give the youngster the benefit of the doubt.
    • Oh Boy.. (09/11/2020, 11:13) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      How nice and excellent that would be... Where would the new fisheries be located....We miss going and getting our fresh Pot Fish....
  • tretretrete (09/11/2020, 11:01) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about the schools? Eshs senior students campus?? That’s priority right now
  • Heckler (09/11/2020, 11:19) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Is he talking about Kedrick's plan?
  • Don't Understand (09/11/2020, 11:40) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just don't understand these politicians. Aren't there more pressing issues under his ministries or portfolio.
    1. When will the fisheries be rebuilt?
    2. Do we still need a national library?
    3. Will they finish up ESHS or is that it?
    4. What about the many infrastructural issues at so many schools?
    Mr. Wheatley obviously is not it.
  • Interesting (09/11/2020, 11:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is this the guy that went ghost and made all that money during the pandemic? At least someone is making money I guess.
  • BVI (09/11/2020, 11:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Land reclamation and the Dr. Kedrick Pickering High-end Housing Community aka Pickering's Terrace.
  • OMG (09/11/2020, 12:02) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Up to now he can’t deal with the farmer’s and fishermen but here he goes again with more promises like Trump and his imaginary wall election is around the corner use Trump as an example we don’t want anymore promises you have 4 years and if you don’t deserve we will fire and don’t think for one minute that this is a joke we have someone lined up already
  • Tidy up the eyesore (09/11/2020, 13:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If done professionally it will tidy up and help define this truly unsightly area. Need to fix the open sewerage running into the bay first!!!!
  • stinky (09/11/2020, 15:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    what ever happened to getting the scrubber for the incinerator...? still poisoning the people!
  • @ Don't Understand (09/11/2020, 15:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I totally agree with this post. Of course there are more pressing issues. Fisheries definitely need to be up and running as well as farming for the many stranded farmers. The Library look like it can't resurrect.
  • Hfg (09/11/2020, 16:57) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply

    U all shut the %**& up it a dam whole lot to do ..u think it anything little the NDP left to do ..it a dam lot but of course mr Wheatley' please concentrate on the most important for now the youth school ..economy and the way of self governance like we feeding our self please and fishing...we been going back ward for year with big empty dreams

  • OMG (10/11/2020, 10:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    you sound so foolish like Trump Blaming Obama who gone four years ago for the shit he been doing if its alot tell the minister stop making promises he cant keep like Hon. Done Deal we had enogh of these promises we fedup and Peter going to pay for Paul ask Done Deal we Fedup we had enough so dont think you have 20 years like Done Deal you might do one term if you dont bring what you promised to the table


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