The Executive Committee of the Montserrat Property Owners Association (MPOA) would like to set the record straight regarding the misinformation that has recently been circulated about our organization.
Myth: The MPOA is involved in a lawsuit against the sand miners.
Truth: We are not suing them or anyone else. As a Friendly Society we are prohibited by our charter from involvement in any litigation whatsoever.
Myth: The individual who wrote the e-mail calling for action against the sand miners is a member of the MPOA.
Truth: He is not. He is in no way representative of the MPOA, nor has he ever attended any of our meetings or activities.
Myth: The MPOA hired and instructed a firm in St. Thomas to grade sand from the Belham Valley and pronounce it inferior.
Truth: We did not. We have no knowledge of any sand report from St. Thomas.
We hope this will clarify any false rumors that have been spread by those not familiar with the spirit and goals of the MPOA. The MPOA has contributed to the betterment of Montserrat by donating thousands of dollars in the form of local school and college scholarships and has helped in many other worthwhile causes. We intend to continue to assist in the development of this island and to directly provide assistance to those who deserve a helping hand.
