Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen
Freelance Journalist
Sixteen of 46 applicants have been selected to receive monetary grants from Montserrat’s Tourism Challenge Fund (TCF).
According to the Montserrat Tourist Board (MTB), it has diligently worked on the development of a range of innovative tourism-related projects and events to Montserrat.
Chief Minister, Dr. Lowell Lewis says, regarding and endorsing the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), “The choice could not be better. The Government of Montserrat is a fully paid member of the CTO, whose staff comprise highly experienced tourism professionals with a thorough knowledge of the entire Caribbean tourism industry.”
The Director of the MTB, Ms. Ernestine Cassell reports that the CTO’s staff has a thorough knowledge of the entire Caribbean tourism industry. They have extensive experience in the tourism sector, with special knowledge of tourism policy, planning and development, and are very knowledgable about the Caribbean and its diverse tourism products.
The CTO selected the following 16 projects:
A MTB press release said that Chief Minister Lewis noted, “These projects with a total in grants of just under EC$1.4 million are expected to make significant contributions to the economy of Montserrat. From the documents submitted, it is estimated that some 166 jobs will be created and direct injections into the economy are estimated at approximately EC$2.8 million… Wished them every success in the implementation of these projects, which are very important to the development of the tourism sector and the economy of Montserrat. To those of you who were not selected for grant awards in this the first round of the Challenge Fund, please do not give up. I share the sentiments of the Selection Panel that unfortunately some very interesting projects could not be selected but that nevertheless you should apply again for the second round of grants.”
One applicant wishing to remain anonymous states that ” the submission and selection process has been a great disappointment and in some instances appear to be completely illogical. I see no point in wasting all my efforts and time again only to be baffled by the second round selections of such an educated and well-suited organization.”
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