Ambassador of Japan to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Yutaka Matsubara provided the featured address at the Completion Ceremony that preceded the Ceremonial Ribbon cutting at the Girls Guides Bridge and Access Road. In his remarks, Ambassador Matsubara emphasized Japan’s firm commitment of support to St. Kitts and Nevis by highlighting the strong bonds of friendship existing between both countries. His Excellency also emphasized the importance of implementing social and economic development projects needed to enhance the lives of ordinary people while building resilience.
The successful project proposal obtained formal approval from the Government of Japan for funding under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). Through this funding, the Nevis Disaster Management Department received a grant of $161,309.00 or $433,605.64 under the 2019 financial year.
- Reconstruction of Bridge and access road near Charlestown Sixth Form College and Nevis Girls Guides Headquarters in Stoney Grove.
- Installation of aluminum shutters at Cotton Ground and Pond Hill Community Centers
- Installation of 1000 gallons of water tanks at the Cotton Ground and Pond Hill Community Centers
- Erection of Official Display Plates at all project sites
- Financial Audit of all project activities