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Continuing its commitment to the profound investment made towards building capacity within the hospitality sector here in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sandals Resorts has once again deployed young and trained Vincentians to its five(5) -Star Beaches Resort in the Turks and Caicos, to undergo intensive training in several areas ahead of the much anticipated opening of their Buccament Bay Site.
Moroccan delegation headed by Mr. Younes Dirhoussi; Diplomatic Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, along with three high-level officials from the Office of Vocational Training and Promotion of Employment (OFPPT) is currently in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for a four (4) day visit, from Tuesday, 10th January, 2023 to Friday, 13th January, 2023.
Budget 2023 has allocated an unprecedented 96.1 million dollars in healthcare, a major investment in the sector.
Thirteen(13) million dollars have been allocated to the upgrade of capital city Kingstown in this year’s budget. Minister of Finance Hon. Camillo Gonsalves said this forms part of improving the overall aesthetic and functionality of the city as development continues in transforming the capital.
Lower rates on newer, imported vehicles is the intended outcome as Government implements a new regime in calculating the surcharge on imported vehicles.