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Haiti - Tourism : Launching of work of the historical center of Jacmel 01/08/2012 12:56:47
This visit follows the Government's announcement on 31 December 2011, of investments in infrastructure work for the tourism sector, to the tune of $40 million by the Fund Petrocaribe [budget passed in Parliament in June last]. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister, at the head of the delegation boarded a small train, which led them to the tourist port of the City. A religious ceremony, presided by Bishop Launay Saturné, Bishop of the Diocese of Jacmel, was held at the Port where the Head of Government cut the ribbon who officially announce the opening of works. In his speech, Bishop Launay Saturné said that beyond of the restoration of sites, construction of roads, and development of the airport of Jacmel, we must also continue to encourage contact between humans forge strong links between the community of Jacmel and the other peoples. "I dream that the city of Alcibiades Pommayrac is a tourist attraction for the peoples of South America, the Latino-Americans. I dream that cruise ships do call at Port of Jacmel so that tourists, can contemplate the beauty of our city, one of the oldest in the Caribbean." The Prime Minister confirmed that his government was committed to invest $ 40 million to revitalize the city of Jacmel and invited the Haitian private sector of business and that of overseas, to invest in the tourism sector of Jacmel, in order to sustain the government projects. Taking this opportunity he also opened the consolidation site of the historic building housing the City of Jacmel on the place Toussaint Louverture, damaged during the earthquake of January 2010.  The Minister of Tourism announced that in approximately twelve months, the city of Jacmel will also be recognized as a destination for conferences, through the construction of a modern Convention Centre, fully equipped, of 800-seat as well as an amphitheater, on Congo Square, hich can accommodate about 600 persons. "The Historic Centre of Jacmel should serve as a central point of activity for the region, through the development of certain streets in down town," said the Minister. In this regard, recall that the Government is committed to redo all the facades and buildings of the Rue du Commerce. To this end, the owners will be eligible for a subsidy and a tax break to enable them to carry out the work of these houses, which belong to the historical heritage of the city. Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin also mentioned the construction of a new hotel with 40 rooms meeting international standards through the project "Institutional Strengthening of the Jacmel town hall for the Urban Management of Historical center of Jacmel" funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development (AECI). Concerning the start of work at the airport she indicated "we must wait for the compensation process of area residents and finalize the study," before starting work. Several inhabitants of Jacmel welcomed the Government's commitment, through the Ministry of Tourism which has launched its projects for the benefit of Jacmel. They applauded the determination of the Minister of Tourism, that despite the enormous constraints wants to land these projects. Moreover, these citizens want that a monitoring committee, composed of various entities is formed, including representatives from the Departmental Tourism Office, City Hall and Civil Society to oversee the work schedule and ensure the proper use of funds. Work should begin by mid-August. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-6184-haiti-tourism-strategic-activity-on-tourism-investment-in-jacmel.html HL/ Claudy Bélizaire (Correspondant Jacmel)
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