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Contact:
Darnley Lebourne
Thursday 20 May 2010 – The Government of Saint Lucia notes the latest
statement issued by the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority in relation to
the Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project. Government is
encouraged by the fact that the statements issued by SLASPA to date and those
issued by the Prime Minister; Minister of Communication, Works and Public
Utilities and the Government’s Press Office have been consistent in stating the
facts as relates to the current status of the Hewanorra International Airport
Redevelopment Project.
We note further that the detractors to this extremely important and vital
national development project have failed to provide any evidence to substantiate
their reckless and calculated accusations. Government is comforted in the
knowledge that the people of Saint Lucia stand as witnesses to this unfolding
scenario and that they will be the ultimate jurors of all interested parties.
The Government of Saint Lucia expresses its firm unequivocal support and
confidence in the management of the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Port Authority in
their stewardship of the process to date. Government views SLASPA as a reputable
entity, which has served successive Administrations. Government is mindful of
the record of SLASPA as an experienced agency in the aviation, tourism and
travel industry. The current Administration is confident that the Saint Lucia
Air and Sea Ports Authority uphold the standards of integrity, prudent financial
management, operational efficiency and service excellence.
Government has the highest degree of regard and respect for the management and
the Board of Directors of SLASPA as professionals whose primary goal is to
promote and protect the interest of our nation. Government assures all patriotic
Saint Lucians that it is committed to the redevelopment of the Hewanorra
International Airport. As such Government will provide the necessary policy
support to SLASPA in the fulfillment of its mandate.
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Darnley Lebourne
Government Press Secretary
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