Jacmel Infrastructure: Raymond-les-Bains and Place of Grande Colombie

Three significant buildings are being constructed in Jacmel at the moment - a Convention Center, the new communal market and an Administrative Complex. On May 3rd, 2013, the President, Michel Martelly, paid a visit to Jacmel to check on progress of these constructions. The construction of these buildings are estimated to be over $3 million and is being funded by the Interamerican Development Bank.

The President also checked on the progress of work that is being carried out at the gabionade in Grande Rivière, the construction at the entrance of the city as well as the improvement of the beach Raymond-les-Bains. He commented that the progress of all the construction has been progressing significantly well and that he was happy with the pace at which it was being done. Apart from these comments, he also made some suggestions regarding the standards of construction that need to be upheld.

In the presence of other dignitaries like the former Senator, Mayor and Departmental Delegate, the President encouraged the people of Jacmel to fulfill their responsibilities as citizens to help complete the restoration.

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