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January 9 2019

The European Union has disbursed EC$17.55 million (US$6.5 million) to the Government of Montserrat as the first fixed tranche under the Multi Sector Sustainable Economic Development Budget Support Programme.

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The assistance includes an emergency top-up payment of EC$1 million (US$370,031) as additional support to help with the economic recovery of Montserrat after Hurricane Maria struck in September 2017.

The overall objective of the Budget Support Programme is to assist in setting Montserrat on a path of sustainable economic development, based on its 2017-2021 Medium Term Economic Policy.

The EU said the assistance is expected to support Montserrat’s renewable energy thrust and new port development to facilitate accessibility to the island. It is also geared towards enhancing the country’s tourism industry as well as improving the business environment and more inclusive private sector development.

“The European Union Delegation will continue to support Montserrat’s efforts to create a coherent, comprehensive and sustainable policy framework that will ensure sustained and inclusive economic growth in the long term,” the EU said in a statement.

“The EU welcomes the determination of the Government of Montserrat to increase economic resilience through strategic sector projects and mainstreaming resilience in all policies. This includes ensuring adequate building codes and standards in order to mitigate socio-economic losses in the event of natural disasters.”

The EU Delegation also expressed satisfaction to the Government of Montserrat as it continues to show progress and commitment towards prudent public financial management, good budgetary transparency reforms and the pursuit of stable macroeconomic policies.

St. Kitts and Nevis failed to be listed in the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) top five leading economies. Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Venezuelan intelligence has detained and tortured military personnel accused of plotting against the government.

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