PM Mitchell defends EC$161 million road financing plan

Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has defended the government's new Design-Finance-Build (DFB) model, allocating EC$161 million for major road projects. This approach aims to address limited local capacity for financing and executing large infrastructure works. The DFB model involves contractors arranging financing and undertaking construction, with the government repaying them under agreed terms. Opposition MP Dr. Keith Mitchell raised concerns about potential exclusion of local contractors and adherence to public procurement requirements. The Prime Minister assured that procurement rules are being followed and highlighted the necessity of this model due to the limited number of local companies capable of handling such large-scale projects.