RESIDENTS IN North Windward communities have to wait a few more weeks for the completion of the Bailey bridge projects over the Noel and Overland River crossings.
Residents living in North Windward are quietly encouraging the two contracting companies to complete the installation of the Bailey Bridges at the Noel and Overland river crossings. SEARCHLIGHT spoke to some of these residents on a visit to the area yesterday, Thursday November 3, who although they did not want to go on record to state their concerns, were happy to do so anonymously. A female resident of Sandy Bay …
Eva Lavia is one of the 27 homeowners who were presented with keys to their new homes at Overland at an official ceremony last Thursday, September 1. The resident who formerly lived at Sandy Bay told SEARCHLIGHT that after returning to her village from the shelter where she and others lived while La Soufriere was erupting, she had nowhere to live. “Me house did mash down,” Lavia said as she …
Families will soon be called upon to select a number in a lottery type system, as the selection process moves in gear for the occupants of newly built houses at Orange Hill. Member of Parliament for North Windward and Acting Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel explained the process on NBC radio on Wednesday August 10. “We are creating a lottery system, where you come in and select from a hat.” He …
Residents north of the Rabacca Dry River are already giving thanks that one of the promised Bailey bridges in the area is now closer to becoming a reality. Last Thursday August 4, members of Cabinet and other officials journeyed to the North Windward constituency. During a stop at the Overland River, Area Representative Montgomery Daniel pointed out the area where the Bailey bridge will be placed. Minister Daniel said work …