Jamaica-Venezuela Relations On Shaky Ground
Daraine Luton, Senior Staff Reporter
THERE ARE indications that the relationship between the governments of Jamaica and Venezuela is on rocky ground as a result of Jamaica's inability to complete a housing project for Hurricane Ivan victims in Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine.
Water and Housing Minister Horace Chang said in Parliament last Thursday night that the Hugo Chávez-led Venezuelan government, which donated the houses, is anxious for the project to be completed.
"It has implications for our relations with Venezuela, which is a very important partner in the PetroCaribe Fund, and we are ensuring that the houses be completed to be occupied," Chang said.
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Daraine Luton, Senior Staff Reporter
THERE ARE indications that the relationship between the governments of Jamaica and Venezuela is on rocky ground as a result of Jamaica's inability to complete a housing project for Hurricane Ivan victims in Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine.
Water and Housing Minister Horace Chang said in Parliament last Thursday night that the Hugo Chávez-led Venezuelan government, which donated the houses, is anxious for the project to be completed.
"It has implications for our relations with Venezuela, which is a very important partner in the PetroCaribe Fund, and we are ensuring that the houses be completed to be occupied," Chang said.
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