{"id":199625,"date":"2024-04-22T12:50:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T16:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=199625"},"modified":"2024-04-22T12:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T16:57:28","slug":"peter-kelsick-being-forced-to-move-his-business-to-make-way-for-royalton-chic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/peter-kelsick-being-forced-to-move-his-business-to-make-way-for-royalton-chic\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Peter Kelsick being forced to move his business to make way for Royalton Chic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**Local Business Owner Fights Back Against Forced Relocation**<\/strong><\/p>

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Peter Kelsick, a long-standing business owner in Antigua and Barbuda, is facing a battle to keep his business alive as he is forced to relocate due to the development of the Royalton Chic Hotel on Halcyon Beach.<\/p>\n

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Kelsick, who has been operating his business at the same location since 1984, is speaking out against what he perceives as unjust treatment by both the hotel developers and government authorities.<\/p>

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“I have been representing Antigua since 1983, before the Olympics, and my presence here has been unbroken since then,” Kelsick stated, emphasizing his deep connection to the area.<\/p>\n

“This business is my only source of income; it feeds me, pays my bills, and supports my family,” he added, highlighting the economic impact of his establishment.<\/p>

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Kelsick also addressed the issue of complaints, stating, “Not that I can recall any complaints; in fact, I’ve had many compliments from tourists for the vibrant atmosphere we provide.”<\/p>\n

The justification given for his relocation was that his business obstructed views from the hotel rooms.<\/p>

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However, Kelsick refuted this claim, saying, “The initial word to me was that we were blocking views from the hotel rooms, but there’s no blocking, and the structure is not high.”<\/p>

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Regarding compensation for relocation, Kelsick mentioned, “There was mention of compensation initially, but it has not materialized. It’s a take-it-or-leave-it offer with no negotiation.”<\/p>\n

“It’s like something out of a mafia case, where they tell you to take their offer or face forced removal with no compensation,” Kelsick expressed, highlighting the unfairness of the situation.<\/p>\n

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Watch his interview with Franz here:<\/strong><\/p>\n