Fifth District Representative Honourable Kye M. Rymer says what appears to be a large fort or plantation ruins have been discovered at Great Mountain, and experts are being asked to research the site’s history. Photo: Google Earth

Speaking during the Fifth District Dialogues on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Rymer said the project initially focused on restoring a natural spring that residents traditionally used to wash clothes and cars. During the work, the team discovered features that could point to an earlier historic use of the area, including what Rymer described as jail cells. Photo: Facebook

Speaking during the Fifth District Dialogues on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Hon Rymer said the project initially focused on restoring a natural spring that residents traditionally used to wash clothes and cars. During the work, the team discovered features that could point to an earlier historic use of the area, including what Rymer described as jail cells.

“We had some of the experts that came out, and they’ll be doing some research there,” Hon Rymer said. He added that the site “might have been a plantation,” but said more information would be shared after the findings are reviewed.

Possible tourist attraction

Hon Rymer, who is also the Minister for Communications and Works, said the discovery could eventually make Great Mountain a tourist attraction for the community. He cautioned, however, that the site’s history has not yet been confirmed.

Infrastructure work is also underway, including construction of a wall and roads. Rymer said the team also plans to clean the parking lot as work continues to improve access to the spring and surrounding area.

According to an earlier publication by our news centre, Hon Rymer indicated that plans are underway to transform the natural spring at Great Mountain into a new tourist attraction. He also added that the development is expected to improve opportunities for taxi drivers, who can take visitors to the site.