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AfricaPress-Tanzania:<\/strong> INVESTORS at Zanzibar\u2019s Prison Island were on Tuesday given two months to improve infrastructure and services at the otherwise spectacular tourist site or risk stern legal measures by the government.<\/p>\n

Tourism and Heritage Minister Lela Muhamed Mussa, speaking during her half-day tour of the hot tourist spot, decried the appalling state of infrastructure at the famous islet, which is home to the tourist\u2019s appealing giant land tortoises.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government has rented you this island but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to behave as you wish,\u201d charged the minister, adding: \u201cI had actually come here to revoke your business licence but because I have seen some works, I\u2019m giving you the last chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Lela accused the investors of ignoring the ministry\u2019s previous directives to improve infrastructures at one of the most attractive areas to tourists visiting Zanzibar.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had given you this project to develop it; not to restrain its prosperity,\u201d fumed the minister, charging that neatness and safety to visitors should be the top priority.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Prison Island must be massively improved and its tourism services fully restored…we have to change; we cannot continue this way,\u201d directed Minister Lela, reminding that island tourism is the country\u2019s top priority.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cThe government has trusted you with this sensitive project; let\u2019s be serious and ensure that we meet the expectations of our visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Project Officer with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism Ramadhan Mohamed Rifai challenged the investors to explore more tourist attractions instead of relying solely on tortoises. He proposed improvement of the natural swimming pool in the islet to attract and hook more domestic and foreign visitors.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrison Island is a huge brand whose image should be reflected in its services,\u201d Mr Rifai challenged the investors. Hotels and Lodges Tanzania Limited\u2019s Prison Island Project Supervisor Sheikhan Mohamed Sheikhan apologised for the anomalies, promising to rectify the situation within the minister\u2019s prescribed period.<\/p>\n

\u201cHuge transformations are coming; we are determined to restore the international reputation of this place,\u201d said Mr Sheikhan, boasting of many awards that the Islet has been receiving for the past 18 years, thanks to its exemplary services.<\/p>\n

The home of giant land tortoises, Prison Island has a beautiful beach, clean water, and fascinating history as a yellow fever quarantine station.<\/p>\n

One of Zanzibar\u2019s never miss tourist spot, with 186 adult tortoises, receives 400 visitors daily on average, according to Mr Sheikhan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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