“[The investment] represents a visible and tangible response to a very specific government policy to promote and attract investments in regions like region ten…We have the responsibility to ensure that investments like that are not encouraged and supported,”Dr Singh said.
The minister also spoke of the importance of such initiatives to community development and upliftment, even as he assured the people of Region 10 of the government’s unwavering support to improve their livelihoods.
The initiative came at a time when the government is pursuing massive infrastructural transformation throughout the region.
“We are conscious that development needs to be taken to every part of the country, and that is why we are taking the necessary steps, and we are encouraging investment,”he said.
Minister of Housing of Dominica, Reginald Austrie, commended the company for the work they have been doing locally and regionally and looks forward to working with the company on future development projects.
The company also received two ISO Certifications for its new oxygen plant. In keeping with the company’s corporate social responsibility, the Owner of Caribbean Concrete Guyana, Amar Chetram also donated $1 million in oxygen installation materials to commence an Oxygen Installer training programme at the Linden Technical Institute.
Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, Chief Executive Officer, Go-Invest, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Regional Chairman, Deron Adams and other officials were also in attendance.
