The government is moving forward with a major infrastructure initiative, dedicating $47 million USD to the rehabilitation of the Canouan Airport.
The extensive development project is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport, under the leadership of the Honorable Nigel Stephenson.
The multimillion-dollar rehabilitation is being funded by the Asian Development Bank.
In accordance with the financial institution’s policy guidelines, the ministry is prioritizing local engagement to ensure the massive development does not come as a shock to the community.
To facilitate this, mandatory community consultations are being held, including a public meeting scheduled for 5:00 PM to openly discuss how the project will impact and change the lives of the locals.
A specialized delegation was dispatched to the island to engage directly with the public.
The visiting team includes ministry representatives, project engineers, and environmentalist Dr. Reynold Murray.
Minister Stephenson has strongly encouraged Canouan residents to attend the consultation, express themselves, and ask pertinent questions directly to the experts regarding the upcoming airport upgrade