BUDGET STATEMENT 2014
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SUSTAINING GROWTH, SECURING PROSPERITY
North East Tobago growth pole projects are now
being developed with tourism and agriculture as
the primary focus.
Mr. Speaker, the completion of these studies and
the estimation of associated investments will be
progressed in the coming year. My colleague,
the Minister of Planning and Sustainable
Development, will expand on these initiatives in
the debate.
OTHER INITIATIVES
Mr. Speaker, there were other initiatives which
we identified which we shall address as we
proceed through this presentation.
investment and regional clusters. This project
is focussed on urban development, agriculture,
fishing and tourism. The East Port of Spain
growth pole is focussed on urban regeneration.
Government is currently establishing the
necessary organisational arrangements and
executing agencies. During the course of this
year, 12 projects were completed, with a further
14 planned for the next fiscal year.
The North Coast growth pole is being
developed with an emphasis on tourism and
food sustainability, and immediate emphasis
is being placed on the regeneration of 5
depressed fishing communities – Matelot, Toco,
Blanchisseuse, Las Cuevas and Maracas. The
