THE SYMBOLIC GESTURE HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNMENT’S INTENTION TO FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOUTH.

For the first time ever, the Government of Saint Lucia held its weekly Cabinet meeting in Vieux Fort.

The decision for Cabinet to meet in the south signifies government’s desire to decentralize the operations of central government, and also serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight government’s intention to focus on the development of the south.

Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet said: “As we all know, for many years the south has been heralded as the “new frontier" for development, however it has never materialized. Currently, there are several major projects which are ongoing in the south of the island. These include construction of the new private jet terminal, the redevelopment of the Hewanorra International Airport, the reconstruction of St. Jude Hospital, OJO Labs, and the Pearl of the Caribbean project which is nearing completion of its first phase.”

The prime minister added that government will continue to work alongside the people to make changes for the better.