Saint Lucia receives grant funding from Taiwan
Monday, November 6, 2023
by Office of the Prime Minister
A $3.9 MILLION GRANT WILL SUPPORT EIGHT BILATERAL COOPERATION PROJECTS.
The Government of Saint Lucia on Nov. 6, 2023 received grant funding of more than $3.9 million from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to support eight bilateral cooperation projects. This significant funding will support a range of critical initiatives, including:
  1. Equipment for the Transport Division in the Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport
  2. Refurbishment of the National Cultural Center under the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information
  3. Solarization of Fisher Co-operative Societies under the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs
  4. Cemetery expansion under the Department of Housing and Local Government
  5. Saint Lucia Tourism Awards, the Gimies, under the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information
  6. Security controlled access/security system upgrade for the Ministry of the Public Service
  7. Procurement of containers for Customs under the Ministry of Finance
  8. Procurement and installation of inventory software and CCTV for the Ministry of Finance
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre extended his appreciation to H.E. Peter Chen and the Republic of China (Taiwan) for their ongoing collaboration in supporting Saint Lucia's development.
 
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