Prime Minister Allen Chastanet returned to Saint Lucia on Monday September 5th, following a series of meetings overseas.
In August the Prime Minister travelled to the People’s Republic of China on the invitation of major investor and the Chairman of Desert Star Holdings Limited Mr. Teo Ah Khing. Desert Star Holdings signed a Framework Agreement with the Government of Saint Lucia in July for the estimated USD 2.6 billion investment project “Pearl of the Caribbean” that is earmarked for Vieux Fort. Accompanied by Chairman of Invest St Lucia, Pinkly Francis, the Prime Minister had the opportunity to gain insight into DSH operations and its plans for the development intended for St Lucia. Meetings were also held with joint venture partners.
The Prime Minister visited the Republic of China (Taiwan) in August along with Minister in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sarah Flood-Beaubrun. The two met with officials in Taiwan to discuss areas of mutual benefit. The Prime Minister and Minister Sarah Flood-Beaubrun also met with St. Lucian students studying in Taiwan.
Prime Minister Chastanet then proceeded to Canada where he had further meetings with potential investors.
Overall the Prime Minister said that the discussions and meetings over the last few weeks have been essential to ensuring Saint Lucia is attracting the right investors and is working with countries such as Taiwan to ensure continued collaboration.
On his return to Saint Lucia the Prime Minister got back to business by meeting with his Cabinet of Ministers Tuesday.
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