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The entire allocation was expended on restoration and related infrastructure works to one
(1) of the three (3) building on the island. Additionally the supply of supporting services
such as power generation, potable water, sewer system and air conditioning were
completed.
115.
The programme for the Construction and
Upgrade of Cultural Facilities
continued in fiscal 2013 with of an allocation of $7 million. The sum of $4.71 million
was utilised on activities such as:
completion of roof refurbishment, re-construction of walls and iron works at
Sevilla House which will house the Sugar Museum
completion of Phase I of the Virtual Museum
restoration of the Museum of the City of Port of Spain including ceiling
repairs, masonry, floor repairs, electrical and plumbing upgrades
electrical and restorative works to the La Brea Community Museum under
the Community Museum Services
restoration of the Royal Victoria Institute
116.
Efforts towards the development of the
Cultural Industries of Trinidad and
Tobago
continued with an allocation $3.5 million in fiscal 2013. The entire allocation
was utilised and the major achievement included:
recruitment of a consultant for the commencement of the National Cultural
Mapping Exercise
expansion of the membership of the National Registry of Artists and
Cultural Workers. An additional one hundred and thirty-nine (139)
certificates were awarded for the year
conduct of cultural camps throughout the country during July to August
2013
completion of an awards ceremony for the masters under the Mentoring of
the Masters Programme
commencement of training of musicians under the Music Schools in the
Community Initiative
117.
A project brief was developed for the construction of the Trinidad Unified
Calypsonians Association (TUCO) Convalescence Home for Calypsonians to be located
at the La Reunion Estate in Caparo. A review of the Construction of Pan Trinbago
Headquarters and the Establishment of Pan Chroming Factory commenced in fiscal 2013.
118.
The National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) received a revised
allocation of $200.74 million during the fiscal year. The entire amount was utilised to
meet outstanding payments for the completion of the South Campus located at Todd‟s
Street, San Fernando.
