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Parliament’s $103M motion for Dominica’s geothermal energy project approved

Parliament has approved a motion giving the government permission to borrow EC$103.95 million from the International Development Association to develop Dominica’s geothermal energy project.

Minister for Energy Dr. Vince Henderson told Parliament today, that this investment will put the government in a position for future growth.

Voice of – Minister for Energy Dr. Vince Henderson

Member of Parliament for the Marigot Constituency Anthony Charles says the loan facility that is being sought can go into other areas of development for the country.

Voice of – Member of Parliament for the Marigot Constituency Anthony Charles

Senator Delbert Paris is encouraging DOMLEC to expand its involvement in the development of geothermal resources, in order to help unlock the potential of this sustainable energy source for the people of Dominica.

Voice of – Opposition senator Delbert Paris