Construction work on the first phase of the Roseau River Promenade Project should be completed by the end of next week.
This was confirmed on Tuesday October 14th by owner and manager of George Trucking and Excavation Services, George Nanthan.
That phase of the project involves the construction of a 45 metre wall on the northern bank of the Roseau River.
“We have an additional 10 metres [to complete] but because of the need to cart away the material, we are using a section for the road so when we are finished carting the materials, we will get to that point,” Nanthan said.
He noted that the project will be completed way ahead of the proposed completion date.
“We had a three-month time frame for that period [but] we have just finished our second fortnight; just watch our progress, it speaks for itself,” he remarked.
The project has created employment for over 30 individuals from Roseau and the environs.
Nanthan says almost every day two or three persons from neighbouring communities came looking for jobs and he was able to place them.
He currently employs 35 people. “I could see their need,” he said.
Marissa Toussaint, an intern with the National Employment Programme is currently employed on the project.
She told GIS News on Tuesday that she is proud to be employed on the project.
“Certain guys out there don’t really like to work and some of us women have to show them that we can do what they don’t like doing,” Toussaint said with a smile.
This is not true employment if tax money is being used to fund a project all this is doing is increasing the tax burden. So many developing countries are looking at ways to privatize and minimize it’s civil service which in turn will create real growth. George see the project through finish early and on budget before bragging as a business owner myself unforseen circumstances can ruin a budget and a schedule.
NEp is rubbish, this type of program should be run by a non profit organization with no political ties. Dominica is too far behind, we the people need to realize that partisan politics and bribe for vote isn’t going to get us anywhere. We need to attract investors we need to stop that “what’s in it for me politics” we need leaders who have an good head on their shoulders and dignity to do the right thing. 3 for me 1 for you isn’t leadership. People and country first…. your biggest reward is your legacy …. it will live long long after you
Which non profit organization did you have in mind and who is preventing them from running the NEP?
say what you want my party is focus go go labour go go labour dominica is with you PM Skrooo it’s a few uneducated ppl fellowing workers…yes I say it mahaut
but wait it look like the educated people of dominica that go at the financial center every wednesday. guess you are one that dnt sleep in mahaut
Before somebody doesn’t agree with allu upwites call them educated. Zor sot sot
I don’t care if this for political reason once our people employed and things getting done am happy, some folks failed to understand politics is a game,if you love your country you should be happy once there’s projects in the country.
How many NEP people employed there?
See that
good first step at enhancing the appearance of the area. Also nice to hear that citizens are being employed as well during the construction process.
Wait until the river come down strong,will wait and see labourites.
sad indivual
Why do you not give it your blessings rather than make such a comment? After it is completed, you may be the first one to say, “Oh, it looks so beautiful” and enjoy going there.
Why don’t they fix the darm bridge with the money instead…smh
They give allu two damn bridges already.
If they did fix the bridge u would say make a river wall instead.
Damn hypocritical set of ppl
The bridge will also be rebuilt as part of the project.
This project will definitely enhance the Roseau area. When completed, it should be a major upgrade to our tourism product.
hahha look a marge wi loolo ahah look coshony wi. the mam boasting like as if is so much of a sustainable and good paying job those 30 people they employ there get. hmn . all these years all you couldnt employ not person but all of a sudden all u come up wit some N.E.P (NATIONAL EXPLOITATION PROGRAMN ) AND have people raking beach . cutting grass by road. planting flowers all kia marge because election coming. hmn but dominicans all you self stuped man???? ehh? the man using all u own tax money to exploit all you so he can win again for 5 years to have all u seeing mizeeeh again lol papa met. them man building big house. have big vehicle running up and down . they familly well off and all u there screamming labour labour and all you kia afford 2 plywood to put on a house?? mama mama lol. i vote for mister them 3 times and not nothing i get from them people there but : high cost of living, high tax, no salary increase , mizehhhh, high cost of food and them people and there familly well off. not me again . if all you want all you can vote for them and let them build sky scrapers on all u votes. to hell with them. i know is voleh they going to voleh that election because every single body i meet they bawling under that government there and they want change. tell him if he brave call the election and he will see hahha. noting he do kia save him .
NATIONAL EXPLOITATION PROGRAM. Boy that is genius and SOOOO appropriate I like that, I really really like that
Seriously? Smh. Lift up or let down. I choose to lift up. Naysayers are keeping us back; and to think ebola would miss such people.
Chupes, are the naysayers in charge? Govt. is in charge with a 18-3 majority and still we going backwards.
“We had a three-month time frame for that period [but] we have just finished our second fortnight; just watch our progress, it speaks for itself,” he remarked.
Speed is one thing..just remember this is something to be used by the public.I hope when you guys claiming how fast you get this done.. you were considering the quality of work as well..
Labour Ka Twavay. Who vex burst!
I trust it is the Govt. and not the Labour party building that wall.
News flash! Labour party is the government.
LOL. You mean the government is not the ‘ Labour Party Government’?