Atlantic LNG revives Point Fortin

THE EDITOR: It is with great interest that I read in the newspapers recently that the Point Fortin Borough will benefit to the tune of several million dollars in taxes annually from Atlantic LNG. These monies coming in to the coffers of the borough make Point Fortin one of the “most endowed” corporations in the country. We only hope that the monies will be spent to assist in real development of the borough and not on big festivals and celebrations the benefits of which are temporary and not lasting.

We tend to take swipes at big business, but in many instances, they are unjustified. As a resident of Point Fortin, I have witnessed, firsthand, the transformation that has come across Point Fortin since Atlantic LNG came on the scene. Point Fortin was a dying borough. It has been brought back to life. We must realise whenever there is progress, there will be some dislocation and some adverse affects. We must always look at the bigger picture. Point Fortin belongs to all of us — the burgesses, the politicians, the service organisations, the business community, the big corporations. If we all co-operate in the interests of Point Fortin, we will end up with a model borough.

TREVOR VILLAFANA
Retiree
Fanny Village