CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC -Taiwan is providing seven million dollars (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) to St. Lucia to address various social and developmental needs in communities throughout the island.
A government statement announced that $5 million will be allocated to support the Small Infrastructure Projects Initiative, implemented by the St. Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF), aimed at enhancing daily life and living standards in targeted communities by building and rehabilitating new and existing local infrastructure.
The statement stated that more than 250 community roads, bridges, footpaths, walkways, walls, dwellings, and drains in all 17 constituencies would receive attention. In addition to enhancing community infrastructure, the Small Infrastructure Projects Initiative will create at least 700 new jobs, upskill laborers, and generate significant economic activity.
It stated that one million dollars would be allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture to rehabilitate and modernize the Vieux-Fort Fisheries Complex, located south of here, and that fishers and stakeholders operating there can expect numerous physical enhancements to the facility.
“This investment will enhance safety and hygiene standards for fishers, strengthen the structural integrity of the facility, and improve the overall façade and aesthetics of the complex, resulting in a more inviting customer experience.”
The government announced that it would soon commence construction of a new Soufriere Elderly/Senior Day Care Centre Project, offering citizens high-quality caregiver services that include personal care and supervision, therapeutic recreation, social activities, and daytime companionship from qualified caregivers.
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