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International Airport Development Project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Government of Dominica has announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated International Airport development project. The<\/span> historic event will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Wesley site scheduled for 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n

According to a statement from Government Press Secretary Dionne Durand-Smith in June 2021, the Government of Dominica signed a contractual agreement with Montreal Management Consultant Establishment (MMCE) for the construction of the International Airport and by March 2023 \u00a0contractors had begun mobilization, and the excavation and backfilling of the site.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe official groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday marks an important new phase of the project as the runway begins to take shape and construction progresses,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Durand-Smith stated that Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit along with key government officials and distinguished guests will gather to celebrate this significant milestone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe International Airport, we know, is said to be a catalyst for sustainable economic growth, it will enhance Dominica\u2019s global connectivity and create numerous job opportunities,\u201d she stated. \u201cIt also underscores the government\u2019s commitment to building a prosperous Dominica and stimulating growth in tourism, in trade and in business.\u201d<\/p>\n

Durand-Smith continued, \u201cPrime Minister Skerrit has emphasized that this is a national undertaking in which every Dominican has a stake.” The government is extending to members of the media and the public an open invitation to witness this groundbreaking ceremony, \u201cas we continue with this major project that will shape the very future of our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that the ceremony will be carried live on all government social media platforms and on radio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Government of Dominica has announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated International Airport development project. The historic event will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Wesley site scheduled for 3:00 PM. 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