Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says interest has been expressed in developing Galleon Beach, but any proposal must be carefully assessed before proceeding.

Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, Fernandez said he was aware of interest in the area and indicated that a proposal had been put forward.

“There are a number of interests shown there, but it’s not a simple thing,” he said. “It has to go through a number of stages.”

Fernandez was responding to a listener who argued that the beach and the property there were underused and asked about the possibility of attracting a prominent hotel brand.

The minister said the government did not want to rush the process, stressing the importance of finding a suitable development partner.

“We don’t want to rush and do the thing,” Fernandez said, adding that he hoped the country would be able to “partner with the right persons to develop it.”

He did not identify any prospective developer or hotel brand, describe the proposal’s scope or announce an agreement.

No investment value or construction timetable was provided during the broadcast.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Interest shown in Galleon Beach development, Fernandez says.