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Japanese In Cul de Sac Bridges Project

Image: Mrs. Allison A.Jean, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Mr.Sakabe, leader of the preparatory survey team of JICA following the signing of the Minutes of Discussions.
Image: Mrs. Allison A.Jean, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Mr.Sakabe, leader of the preparatory survey team of JICA following the signing of the Minutes of Discussions.
Mrs. Allison A.Jean, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Mr.Sakabe, leader of the preparatory survey team of JICA following the signing of the Minutes of Discussions.

MINUTES of discussions have been signed between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour, to mark the start of the first field survey to assess the feasibility of the reconstruction of bridges in the Cul-de-Sac Basin.

The survey is in response to a request made by the Government of Saint Lucia for the reconstruction of bridges in the Cul de Sac Basin and will be executed by JICA.

Over the years, Saint Lucia has experienced major economic losses due to infrastructural damages caused by natural disasters. In keeping with the National Hazard Mitigation Policy, which outlines the government’s intentions to reduce and or eliminate the adverse effects of man-made and natural hazards, the reconstruction of the bridges will maintain access to the transportation network and reduce risks of economic losses at the time of natural disasters.

As the first stage in Japan’s Grant Aid Procedures, the preparatory survey needs to confirm the necessity, relevance and feasibility of the project by providing an outline design, implementation plan and cost estimate. This information will then be used by the Government of Japan to make a decision on the project.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour will act as the executing agency on the project and will coordinate with all relevant agencies to ensure its smooth implementation.

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  1. Cul de Sac. One of St. Lucia’s Sweetest spot, yet over the long years no one except Hess and now the Chinese main competitor, Japan, is coming to town.
    Of course to do some shopping.!!!
    Well the word shopping carries many different meanings or variations. With proper filtered system that disallow flooding, that parcel of flat land and its proximity to the ocean is a business man’s or corporation’s dream come true.That patch of land becomes target of potential Prime Real Estate in the eyes of businessmen . Especially at a cheap cost, in the form of aid.
    Why would businessmen suddenly find your island very interesting that would lure them from all others parts of the world, to here, St. Lucia simply wanting to offer you aid. What are the possibilities and odds are, that they truly care and wanted to make a difference in the eyes of goodness..
    “Maybe the whores come cheaply” What is so horribly limited about us that we shamelessly beg others continuously?, Lowering our self respect and standards as time goes by.
    Somehow no one ever comes up with some brilliant idea on how we can make ourselves less dependent on others. Let us take up that pride. Time to make “Pride,” one of our driving forces. That is what will make us a truly recognized country.
    Now our beloved country is starting to become the play ground of rich corporations.
    Ask yourself, Why?
    Maybe with a little imagination, the answer is starting to become a little scary.
    Oh, I forgot.

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