PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 8, 2019
THOMAS MPS DECLARE GREAT AND HISTORIC DAY FOR THE PARISH
Members of Parliament for St. Thomas Western and St. Thomas Eastern James Robertson and Dr. Fenton Ferguson are stressing the importance of the planned Morant Bay Urban Centre development at the old Goodyear factory for the people of St. Thomas.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Morant Bay Urban Centre [June 26, 2019] Mr. Robertson expressed his optimism about the prospective development at the old Goodyear factory and the benefits to be gained by citizens St. Thomas.
“Something special was happening here today, I saw businessmen, bankers, investors coming into Morant Bay, the new town centre…I realised a new wind was blowing,” said Mr. Robertson.
Mr. Robertson also stated that the development along with other planned projects for eastern parishes will make people “look forward to coming east”.
Much like Mr. Robertson, Dr. Fenton Ferguson believes the project will be a boost for St. Thomas. Dr. Ferguson also took time out to stress the importance of not only completing the project but doing so in a timely manner due to the magnitude of the development.
“I believe…that this project in size, scope [and] cost is the biggest thing that will happen for St. Thomas.” Stated Dr. Ferguson, he also stated “We have spent significant time building human capital…and therefore we are prepared for the development.”
Dr. Ferguson also stated “It must be supported in a bipartisan way to ensure its success.” emphasising the importance of both political parties for the completion of this project.
The Urban Centre at the old Goodyear factory is expected to be the mecca for consumers of public and private goods and services in the parish. The project is being funded through a joint venture between FCJ and China Harbor Engineering Company Limited and is expected to provide thousands of jobs at the 365000 square feet facility.
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