Good morning to members of the media and the listening public.
Standing beside me is Jason Smith and his team from Smith Hauling and Excavation.
Many are aware of the Economic Stimulus Programme launched by my colleague, the substantive Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David Burch, on December 17 2020. Across the island are signs indicating where projects are ongoing. With a maximum budget of $13,385,000, many small to medium-sized contractors have taken up the offer to participate in this opportunity.