Budget Speech 2011 - Government of Grenada

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Our Government’s approach will be as follows: 1. Expansion of public works programmes 2. Acceleration of public sector projects 3. Expansion of Youth Empowerment programme 4. Improvement in the business climate 5. Support for small business development 6. Support for existing businesses 7. Collaboration with foreign direct investors on major projects. I. Expansion of Public Works Programme Mr. Speaker, Government is pleased that it was able to meet and surpass its target of 15,000 temporary jobs in 2010 through its public works programme which include Road Maintenance, Concrete Roads and Debushing. The surge in the last quarter in particular made a discernable difference to the level of economic activity and contributed to a more enjoyable Christmas season for many. As a consequence, Government proposes to expand these programmes to provide more short term opportunities throughout the year and has allocated $3 million for asphalt works, $5 million for Concrete Roads and $7 million for road maintenance. II. Acceleration of Public Sector Projects Government intends to make a concerted effort to expedite the implementation of several key public sector projects during this year. Grenville Market Development Project Mr. Speaker, we must express our regret that this project has moved much slower than anticipated. Upon assuming office, we were led to believe that the design works had been completed and that the stage was set for tendering of the project. 2011 Budget Statement Page 61
To our dismay, the design works were incomplete and much time and additional resources had to be expended in order to resolve these issues. This resulted in unacceptable delays in the commencement of this Project. However, the upside is that three Grenadian firms have now pre-qualified for bidding. Moreover, the designs are now far more functional and appropriate to our needs. The Ministry of Works has assured us that it is doing all in its power to start this project as soon as possible. The Project comprises the Grenville Market, Bus Terminal and Mirabeau Abattoir. The Minister for Works will provide details on the likely start time of the various components. Agricultural Feeder Roads Phase II This project will include the following roads: Mt. St. John, St. Andrew Munich-Bacolet, St. Andrew Claboney, St. Andrew Bailles Bacolet – La Pastora, St. David Morne Delice – Morne Gazo, St. David Concord, St. John Red Mud – Belle Vue Mountain, St. Mark Plaisance, St. Patrick Mon Repos, St. Patrick Welcome Hall Road, Chantimelle, St. Patrick Mr. Speaker, I wish to make it abundantly clear that the Government has done all that is required of it to facilitate the commencement of this project. That includes the following: - Securing parliamentary approval for the loans from the Kuwait Fund and the OPEC Fund - Signing a contract with the consultant, DIWI Page 62 2011 Budget Statement
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5.8 Strengthening Economic Manageme
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At home, many of us lost loved ones
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not accompanied by significant job
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Page 29 and 30: Violence Act - landmark legislation
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Page 41 and 42: Public Debt - $188.3 million (or 24
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Page 73 and 74: persons whose employment was involu
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Page 79 and 80: The Grenada Home Improvement Scheme
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