The National Television Network continues to keep the public informed on national issues, and provide opportunities for engagement with key government officials and partners.

The NTN series “COVID-19: Roadmap to Recovery” continues this Sunday, June 7 at 7 p.m., with a focus on investment and business opportunities. The discussion will help chart the way toward sustainable socio-economic development, as panelists analyse investment opportunities around the island and the synergies that exist between government agencies and business organisations.

The discussion will be moderated by GIS News Director Ms. Lissa Joseph, with guest panellists Roderick Cherry, CEO of Invest Saint Lucia; Margeurite Desir, President of the Saint Lucia Manufacturers Association; Sabina Valmont, Founding President of the Southern Business Association; and Barbara Innocent Charles, Director of the Small Business Development Centre.

The panel of experts will discuss:

Impact of COVID-19 on Investment Environment

Specific Local Investment Opportunities - North & South

How investment can help economy rebound

Help for Start-Ups

Initiatives and Challenges for local investment

Opportunities in Manufacturing

Partnerships with Government and Manufacturing

Principal Information Officer of the Government Information Service, Ms. Davina Lee, explained that the NTN series has already touched on a variety of areas of concern to the public.

“The panels are informative and provide fact-based assessments and solutions to the various challenges confronting our nation at this time. In previous panels we touched on the digital economy, economic recovery efforts, health and government’s overall response to COVID-19, and the travel and tourism sector.

“In upcoming panels, we will discuss the agriculture and manufacturing sectors, as we recognise the need for continuous broad-based discussions on the way forward for our country.”

Viewers are invited to tune in to the discussion live on NTN Channel 122 or watch via Facebook facebook.com/SaintLuciaGovernment, or YouTube youtube.com/SaintLuciaGovernment, on the Government of Saint Lucia’s official social media pages.