The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance in Nevis, Mr. Colin Dore, told the Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, November 3rd, that the St. Kitts-Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) has allocated $12.5 million to Nevis this year.
The disbursement by the SIDF enabled substantial renovation work to the runway of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, which was completed one week ago at the cost of $4 million. $1.2 million of the SIDF funds has also been put towards refitting the air traffic control tower with a brand new telecommunications system.
Mr. Dore said that the SIDF has committed a total of $9 million to fund a diagnostic wing at the Alexandra Hospital.
The Permanent Secretary also reported that a contract for the works has been awarded, so the construction of the diagnostic wing will start shortly.