Saint Lucia Receives $3.9 Million From Taiwan for Bilateral Projects

Wednesday, Nov 08

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he Government of Saint Lucia, on November 6, 2023, received grant funding of more than $3.9 million from the Taiwanese Government to support eight bilateral cooperation projects.

These projects are assigned to various government ministries and departments.

What’s important is the range of projects we are going to fund from that initiative. It speaks testimony to the way the government intends to diversify the country and the economy,” Prime Minister Pierre remarked. According to him, this investment will enhance public sector operations and move the island into greener energy. Following the Prime Minister’s diplomatic trip to Venezuela, the government also announced future partnerships which would have Saint Lucia utilise renewable sources of energy.

Taiwanese Ambassador, H.E Peter Chen, underscored the importance of these projects in improving life here on-island. “These eight projects collectively address critical issues of the private and public sector sectors, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of the [citizenry],” the Ambassador said. 

The eight projects which will be funded are:

1) "Equipment for Transport Division" for the Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport

2) "Refurbishment of National Cultural Center" for the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information

3) "Solarization of Fisher Co-operative Societies" for the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs

4) "Cemetery Expansion" for the Department of Housing and Local Government

5) "Saint Lucia Tourism Awards "The Gimies" " for 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" for the Ministry of Finance

 

8) "Procurement and Installation of Inventory Software and CCTV"  for the Ministry of Finance