Cabinet approves construction of new cultural facility in Constituency #4
By: Chaïra Flanders
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2019 (ZIZ News): A formal meeting of Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, took place on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Director General of the St. Kitts Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) Lesroy Williams, gave a brief overview of topics discussed and presentations delivered during the meeting.
Williams said Cabinet approved several projects that will boost economic activity in St. Kitts and Nevis.
“Cabinet approved and gave support to several projects that will spur economic activity in St. Kitts and Nevis including a new boutique hotel and several others, adding a total of over 100 rooms. Additionally, among the projects approved would be commercial and residential space facilities within the Federation. ” he added.
Williams also said that during the meeting Cabinet approved the construction of a new cultural facility.
“There was also approval of a new cultural facility, which is the construction of a campsite for the Molphil Explorers. Explorers Youth Groups are being built out throughout the Federation with a new group to be launched during this month in Constituency #4.”
He continued, “The objective of this initiative is to instil values of discipline, respect and social cohesion among young people, while the physical facility would provide the access needed to enable facilitators to better function in this endeavour.”
The Cabinet also deliberated on a land policy for the Federation which will seek to empower more citizens and encourage home ownership.