Taiwan hands over more money for public library
The Republic of China on Taiwan has once again proven itself to be a loyal friend to St Vincent and the Grenadines.
This time it has done so by handing over a cheque of EC$2.5 million towards the Modern Library Complex at Richmond Hill.{{more}}
The project, which has several different components, is termed by Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonslaves as an âeducational edificeâ. He went on to say that a âcivilization without a modern library is limited,â and the complex would be used for the âadvancement of education and
cultureâ.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dr Gonslaves stated that the National Archives, the rebuilding of the YWCA building and the modern Technical Centre at the Bishopâs College compound are part of the Library
project.
Prime Minister Gonsalves said that when he and the Premier of Taiwan symbolically broke the ground in 2001, it was the start of the modern library project and the ancillary aspect of the project.
The project is expected to cost EC$33 million.
Ambassador Jack Cheng said that the library, when completed, will be the âbest equipped library in the region, and its magnificent beauty would be a landmark in St Vincent and the Grenadinesâ.
Cheng added that he is happy to hand over the cheque and the ceremony is a good opportunity to show Taiwanâs and St Vincent and the Grenadines âcommitment to strengthen their relationsâ.
The modern library, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, will on completion also include a lecture theatre and conference facility. It is being constructed by OECC Construction Company. TVA is the consulting architect. (VM)
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