MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area

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MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area
MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area
MP Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon

MP Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon has announced a new clean‑up initiative at Ffryes Beach, saying it was launched by a community group he formed with residents who “care deeply about keeping the area tidy.”

MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area
(photos by Kelvin Simon)

He shared that they plan more projects soon and hope to grow their support network. Simon criticized the condition of the roadside after recent utility work, noting it now “narrows into a one‑way in some areas,” and urged the government to repair it.

“At some points going down to Ffryes, it becomes a one-way, because the road is now narrow because of the work that APUA did there,” explained Simon. “Visiting that area on a regular basis, I realized there was a need for it to be kept cleaned, the bushes cut back, and so on. So we went and we executed.”

MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area
(photos by Kelvin Simon)

The team has also revitalized the worn welcome sign at the beach, which the MP noted was in need of a refresh.

MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area
(photos by Kelvin Simon)

Additionally, plans are in progress to plant flowers and design a space that both locals and tourists can appreciate.

Clearing the area, Simon said, also helps safety, since “no one wants people hiding in bushes along the road.”

MP Simon Spearheads Clean-up Initiative in Ffryes Beach Area
(photos by Kelvin Simon)

He described the effort as “good for businesses, good for visitors, and good for the community.”

Orville Charles

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Orville Charles grew up in Potters Village, Antigua. After graduating from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Digital Communication, he spent years in the Social Work field, serving vulnerable populations and doing community outreach. He is an avid student of History, with many years of freelance experience in Multimedia.

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Comments (2)

  • Informed citizen February 9, 2026, 10:55 PM

    He must have read the comments on an article about him. But good initiative
  • Apex Jones February 9, 2026, 7:46 PM

    Good. remember you all are the servants of the people, they elected you to serve them and their needs and that of the country. I never like when representatives showcase what they do

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