Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin, the Minister of Tourism, at the head of a delegation composed inter alia of representatives of the Ministries of Tourism, of the Interior and Public Health, of the Directorate of the Social Assistance Fund of MAST, of the IBI/DAA and parliamentarians stayed on 16 and 17 January in Ile-à-Vache.

During the visit, the second in a week, the Minister visited several social projects completed on the island, including a radio, a restaurant and a community center. She also took the opportunity to assess the progress of some work in progress, as the dredging of Ms. Bernard, the drilling wells and solar electrification in some regions.

In addition, Stéphanie Villedrouin took the opportunity to continue the recently initiated dialogue with community leaders and some members of the population. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-10277-haiti-tourism-the-minister-of-tourism-meets-with-leaders-of-the-ile-a-vache.html An approach that is part of the popularization of the project "Tourist Destination Île-à-Vache" and to reassure the public about the benefits they will gain with such a project.

Issues relating to the relocation, of fishing and farming activities, agriculture and basic services were once again at the center of discussions. Several leaders of associations, better informed, have proved more cooperative. It was agreed that workshops by sub-sectors of activity, will be held with various local associations, for a better understanding of the project by the inhabitants.

Edo Zenny and Hypolite Melius, of the Senate Committee "Culture and Tourism", member of the delegation led by the Minister of Tourism announced soon, the results of the analysis of the project document "Destination Île-à-Vache".

The visit of the Minister concluded with a presentation on the public square of Ms. Bernard, during which several leaders of organizations and members of the public intervened.

Download the Presentation of the project of tourism development of the Île-à-Vache :

https://www.haitilibre.com/images/IVA_Presentation_Projet.pdf

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-10277-haiti-tourism-the-minister-of-tourism-meets-with-leaders-of-the-ile-a-vache.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-10192-haiti-tourism-land-issues-anticipated-for-ile-a-vache.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-10109-haiti-tourism-progress-of-projects-and-work-in-ile-a-vache.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-9600-haiti-tourism-official-presentation-of-the-project-destination-ile-a-vache.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-9270-haiti-tourism-official-launch-of-project-tourist-destination-ile-a-vache.html

HL/ HaitiLibre