Senator Ginette Bournigal de Jimenez (PRD-Puerto Plata) said that her family decided to not go ahead with the sale of a large property in the Bahia de Maimon area. They had accepted a 20% down payment, with remaining payments due over a six-month period. She said they were unaware the property would be used for the installation of the power barge. The 300 megawatt power barge installation has been objected by the operators of the Riu hotels in the area on grounds that it could pollute the lovely bay. “We have always been spokespeople for the development of tourism in the region and the installation of a power plant would affect this sector,” she said upon making the announcement.
