We've heard a lot of criticism about the project Norwegian Cruise Line has planned for Harvest Caye in the Stann Creek District. But you won't hear any of that from the Independence Village Council. Matter of fact, they're trying to figure out how best to position themselves to capitalize on the cruise line commerce.
Village council member Emilio Zabaneh told us that the council is planning on forming a co-operative to become a transport services contractor for Norwegian.
He says they have already convened a meeting of transportation stakeholders in the area and the next step if to form the co-op. He says after that they will seek out financing and put out a tender to Norwegian in about 18 months. Norwegian is requiring the conversion school buses that can travel on rough roads, and not the premier type buses.
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