Over 20 investors associated with the US$2.6 Billion “Pearl of the Caribbean Project” along with Chairman of Desert Star Holdings made a presentation to Ministers of Government, Permanent Secretaries, Chairpersons of town and village councils and members of the Chamber of Commerce on Phase 1 and 2 of the project. At the official unveiling of Phase 2, Prime Minister, Allen Chastanet, spoke enthusiastically about the project. Economic affairs minister, Guy Joseph, called on the public to embrace the project. He said while the project is a risk, it is not a careless risk but rather a calculated risk. Phase 2 includes a causeway to connect the Maria Islands.