Government to buy 1000 Petro Casas from Venezuela, this was revealed by the Honourable Minister for Housing, Reginald Austrie on Thursday 16th June, 2016.
Honourable Austrie revealed that the two governments are finalising discussions for this agreement.
The 1000 petro casas will complement government’s housing revolution programme.
“The 300 hundred we got was a gift, but the government has taken a deliberate position to purchase 1000 petro casas from the government of Venezuela for distribution across the country. Although this may seem to be a very small token based on Venezuelan standards, it should go out there to demonstrate government’s understanding and government’s attempt to assist in the reconstruction of the Venezuelan economy. “the minister noted
The Honourable Minister stated that the Venezuelan government, despite challenges, never wavered on their assistance to Dominica and based on principle the government of Dominica decided to purchase these petro casas.
The Housing Minister also disclosed further development in addition to 10 houses being provided by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, (ADRA), at Plat Mapier in Colihaut.
Construction of the houses at Plat Mapier began in January this year.
“That will be complemented by six petro casa units, which is part of the donation received from Venezuela. I must on behalf of the government and people of Dominica thank the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, (ADRA), and the government of Venezuela for being the first to offer assistance in the field of housing…”
The Honourable Minister for Housing also announced that contracts have been signed for an additional 50 petro casas to be installed at the site in Centre, Grand Bay.
Currently, people from the Dubique community are being housed at the Grand Bay Community Centre and Grand Bay Youth Centre.
