OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PRESS RELEASE
12.07.2012
PRESIDENT MICHEL VISITS BEAU VALLON
President James Michel visited several areas of the Beau Vallon district today, as part of his ongoing programme of district visits.
The President was accompanied by the Minister
for Environment & Energy, Professor Rolph Payet, Member of the
National Assembly for Beau Vallon, Honourable Mirena Souris, the
Principal Secretary for Presidential Affairs, Mrs. Lise Bastienne, Acting Chief Executive Officer for Seychelles Land Transport Agency, Mr. Parinda Herath,
District Administrator, Mrs. Rachel Spiro, Special Advisor for
Community Development, Mr. Dan Frichot, Director General Presidential
Affairs, Mrs. Doreen Arnephy and Director of District Projects for
Community Development and Sports, Mr. Daniel Adeline.
The
President held discussions with the district’s representatives about
the needs, progress and development for the Beau Vallon communities.
The meeting followed by visits to homes of several families and a small
bakery owned by Mrs. Belina Victor.
The
delegation also visited the proposed playing field and multi-purpose
court at Pascal Village; a project which is much awaited and being asked
by the Beau Vallon district. They also visited the on-going project of
the rock armouring along the coast of the Beau Vallon beach and further
discussed the erosion issues in that area whereby emergency work is
required. Furthermore, they held discussions about a redevelopment
project for Beau Vallon along the coast in collaboration with the
private sectors. They were also briefed on the first phase of the road
at La Batie “Semen Souffe” and the district’s request for funding to
finalise the second phase of the project .
President
Michel and his delegation concluded their visit at Mr. Keven Contoret’s
spice plantation. Apart from the spices, the farmer grows a
variety of vegetables, fruits and even make handmade artisanal items.
Mr. Contoret has expressed his wish to turn his place into a tourist
attraction whereby visitors will be able to enjoy the nature and scenery
of Beau Vallon through a proposed nature trail.
“The
Seychelles Tourism Board should intensify its role through their Events
and Product Diversification Unit to identify and help those
entrepreneurs to market their business products and encourage such
initiatives to empower small entrepreneurs and generate more revenue
in the country,” Mr. Michel explained.
President
Michel has described his visit to the Beau Vallon district as
satisfactory and noted that it is always better to be present on site,
be closer to the people and to know hands on what is happening. He has
called upon all members of the
National Assembly to take their responsibility seriously as
representatives of their districts and to stay connected with people
in their communities.
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