Premier claps back at Opposition for criticisms on Prospect Reef

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has responded to criticisms from members of the parliamentary Opposition regarding the stalled restoration of the state-owned Prospect Reef Hotel, which has been in disrepair for several years.

He pointed out that the hotel’s condition stems from the previous National Democratic Party government, of which all current Opposition legislators were members, except for Third District Representative Julian Fraser. During a House of Assembly session on September 20, Premier Wheatley remarked that these members have little basis for criticism, as they had “every opportunity before to make Prospect Reef a reality.”

“If I was the one who was in government and I had the opportunity to do it, I would just be quiet because all I would be doing is bring attention to my own inability to make it happen,” the Premier said, reaffirming his commitment to advancing the restoration project. Wheatley blasted the Opposition’s tactics, stating, “And then we’re going to criticise someone else for not completing a project halfway through a term?”