The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, has officially signed a contract worth EC$7.9 million with local civil engineering contracting firm, ACE Engineering, for the construction of a new Citrus Certification Facility in Woodford Hill. The signing took place this morning at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room.
This strategic initiative is part of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP), aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector and enhancing livelihoods in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The facility is set to improve the quality and safety of citrus production across Dominica, ensuring that local farmers can meet international standards and gain access to global markets.
Located at the Woodford Hill Agricultural Station, the new facility is expected to provide essential certificated materials to local farmers, significantly boosting the citrus industry. It will offer a range of testing and certification services that comply with stringent agricultural requirements, and will also serve as a hub for training and resources to help farmers refine their cultivation practices.
ACE Engineering, established in 1997 and known for its extensive experience in infrastructural projects, will oversee the construction of the facility. The project includes the building of a service structure, known as the Potting House, as well as general site improvements such as perimeter security fencing, gates, and site grading.
The Ministry of Agriculture expressed its commitment to fostering a thriving agricultural sector and is optimistic about the positive impact this facility will have on farmers and the broader economy.
So many million$, look millions Dominica hemorrhaging millions, any one 1 completed…ah yet?
In Dominica, the grabberment announces a new multi-million dollar project every other day. To the dismay of the perspective job seekers, these projects are mostly ghost ones.
Why do Dominicans allow themselves to be duped repeatedly by this evil, illegitimate enterprise?
Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me.
Wouldn’t this money be better spent on training the farmers in organic farming? Farmers are now killing themselves and their people with the poisons that they continue to use on their produce. This money should be spent on educating them about healthy produce. And stop using the poisonous Round-up, that’s causing all sorts of illnesses on our people. Invest in educating Farmers and helping them to thrive. Farmers are essential to our present and future economy.
Boy you are really foolish,you have not seen Dominica in more than 20 years.Dominica is developing more than any other island.Everywhere you go in Roseau somebody is selling something.Small businesses all over the place.There is no parking in Roseau too many vehicles and 98% of houses built in Dominica are two floors and more.Only in Dominica people get FREE $250,000 $300,000 and $400,000 houses.Burton,Jays,Issa,Fresh market,Smart,Witchurch all have expanded.There are hundreds of foreigners working in Dominica St.Lucians,Antiguans,Vincentians,Jamaicans,Chinese,Africans,Grenadians,work,work,work all over the place.People cannot find place to rent to do business.People buying coaster buses like fire to do in the tourist season.Money,money and more money,that is why Labour cannot lose election in Dominica.We have hundreds of doctors and lawyers doing business in Dominica and they are making it.Ask Joshua Francis and Ronald Charles.The most beautiful houses are built in Dominica,FACT.
….but…election coming?? this man is so unpredictable…that is is creating employment…but…he must remember…Dominica is not his own…so…one day all must come to an end…so beat up your chest…it will …just with time…Dominica is not at the pace with other islands…we are 20 years behind…like it or not…
you are really foolish you perfectly discribed yourself you are such a moron.
What a stupid and nonsensical comment. Best you had just kept quiet, so no projects should be undertaken then. This gibberish is 40years old not in the as modern times you talk or write such.
You mean things are so bad with your intellect that you do not even know how to spell your own name?