WSC has a "number of commissionings - Long Island, South Andros, Crooked Island, Marsh Harbour, South Eleuthera, San Salvador, Inagua, Moore's Island, Sweetings Cay, Treasure Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Ragged Island and New Providence!" - Hon. Adrian Gibson MP, Budget Contribution
" Cat Island is moving and steadily progressing with up to 10,660ft of pipe! This is the first time piped water will be supplied in Cat Island. Hundreds of people will benefit!" - Hon. Adrian Gibson MP, Budget Contribution
"All of our new water storage tanks are designed to withstand 200mph winds when empty..Abaco you are on your way!" - Hon. Adrian Gibson, MP, Budget Contribution
"Since Hurricane Dorian we have paid a lot of attention to Abaco. We have now revamped our system & major works are being undertaken in Marsh Harbour which are now 85% completed including a new $1.5m imperial gallon storage tank...the biggest on any family island!"
"We expect to complete and commission all the plants by the end of summer...we expect to save millions per year via these operations. This is up from a figure of zero at the beginning of this Administration."- Hon. Adrian Gibson, MP, Budget Contribution
"Long Island doesn't have a fixed commericial bank and I recognize that our Island cannot be unbanked. I'm inviting BOB to consider Long Island...I've written to the parties and look forward to a positive response." - Hon. Adrian Gibson MP, Budget Contribution
"These government interventions will lift our economy out of the doldrums...Long Island is on the move, it's Long Island's time!" - Hon. Adrian Gibson MP, Budget Contribution
"This budget allows family islands, like Long Island, to charter our own course - economically and socially..." - Hon. Adrian Gibson MP, Budget Contribution
"This week I will be presenting generators to local government and the administration for each and every on Island Hurricane Shelter..." - Hon. Adrian Gibson, MP, Budget Contribution
"Get ready Long Island, take advantage of these tax concessions, build Air Bnbs, Bed and Breakfasts...capitalize on the special economic zones and the vat and tax concessions available to you" - Hon. Adrian Gibson MP, Budget Contribution
I am pleased to announce that we have entered into a contract with the Peter Fox Construction (PFC) for the construction of the first ever Long Island Heroes Wall. This edifice will be constructed at the Cultural Site in Salt Pond.
Pipe work is progressing well in Lots 1 and 2 in Cat Island. Lot 1 extends from Wilson Bay to Bennett's Harbour & Lot 2 includes New Bight, Douds, Moss Town & Old Bight settlements.We continue our thrust 2 bring quality, potable water to the people of Cat Island for the 1st time!
WSC has been making headway with the construction of new storage tanks in Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay, Abaco.
The dome structure at the Marsh Harbor site will be completed early next week. The tank is projected to be completed & ready to fill by the 2nd or 3rd week of June.
I am pleased to announce that tenders for the new Long Island International Airport have been issued.
In short course, we look forward to having the historic ground breaking ceremony!