Residents of the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts are preparing for a public meeting to discuss the Environmental Impact Assessment for Norwegian Cruise Line's proposed cruise port on Harvest caye - south of Placencia. The consultation on what is in a cruel twist of the English Language is called "Harvest Caye Nature Park" will be held at the Independence High School Compound.

7News confirmed today with Emilio Zabaneh the Secretary of the Independence Village Council that NCL representatives have been making rounds in about 20 villages from Placencia to Bella Vista trying to bring out people attend this important public meeting.

Viewers may remember that the Government has green lighted a cruise port of call on Harvest Caye, which has been hotly debated and contested by private cruise interests on Placencia, who say that it will negatively impact tourism in the south.

Those nay-sayers along with those in support will get an opportunity tomorrow to speak with NCL and the Department of the Environment to discuss the pros and the cons. NCL and the Government wants as many people as possible to weigh in because they want as many suggests to pool from in this consultation process.

It takes place at 7 p.m. at the Independence High school Auditorium, and everyone is invited.

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