The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has welcomed the opening of the Palmetto Beach Club at Fairmont Southampton. PLP Chairperson Dawn Simmons said, “The Progressive Labour Party welcomes the opening of the Palmetto Beach Club at the Fairmont Southampton, an important milestone in the return of one of Bermuda’s most significant tourism properties. “For years, we heard predictions that the Fairmont Southampton would never reopen. “Our Government chose to ignore the critics and remained focused on what was best for Bermuda, doing our part to help restore this iconic property. “Today, Bermudians are back to work on the property, including at the managerial level, and the first part of the redeveloped resort is now open.