Source: https://thecaribbeannewsnow.com/, Caribbean New Editor, First Publichsed Nov 08th, 2024 The centre of Dominica’s Kalinago territory, Kalinago Barana Aute, is about to change significantly. Recently, the Ministry of Tourism contracted with Alixon Laronde for XCD 275,668.30 to repair the roof of the administration building. As her administration looks to revitalise the Territory after Hurricane Maria, Tourism Minister Denise Charles hailed the contract’s signing as a significant step in the Kalinago Tourism Development Project. Since 2007, tourists have been able to experience DOMINICA TOURISM MINISTRY SIGNS CONTRACT FOR KALINAGO BARANA AUTE REVIVAL OPENING LINES the rich customs of the native Kalinago people of Dominica at the Kalinago Barana Aute, one of the Commonwealth of Dominica’s most popular tourist destinations. According to others, the goal of this new project is to empower the Kalinago Territory as a Sustainable Tourism Destination by creating more jobs and possibilities and restoring the area. Brenda Wills, Canada’s High Commissioner, recently visited the region on November 5 and took a tour of the Barana Autê plant. During the tour, she gained a deeper grasp of the Kalinago’s rich history, culture, and traditions. 9 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11
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