MMCE starts building $1 billion airport project in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica: The new, life-changing, spesh International Airport in the Commonwealth of Dominica will be open for long-haul flights in next three years. The construction work at the airport has been going at a very steady pace. By 2025, the Caribbean country will start welcoming flights from the US and Europe.

This airport will be a gem for the Caribbean country as it will create job opportunities and boost the tourism sector once it is completed.

International Airport of Dominica, after completion, will function as a bridge between prominent countries like the US, UK and Europe, as well as the small island country – Dominica. Visitors from around the world will have even easier access to truly experience the island known as the Caribbean’s best-kept secret.

The Government of Dominica has joined hands with the United Arab Emirates-based organisation Montreal Management Consultants Est (MMCE) to complete this highly-anticipated international airport. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on June 9, 2021. This project will be completed in “five phases”.

During the contract signing ceremony, Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, said, “The international airport project has been at the forefront of development talks for over three decades; the government went through conducting various studies and finalized Wesley as the ideal location.”

This signing was another step towards rebuilding the nation after its devastation in 2017 due to Hurricane Maria.

The project has been fully funded by the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme of Dominica. The worth of the project is around 1 billion Eastern Caribbean dollars.

It is worth noting that, MMCE has been working with the Dominica Government for the construction of numerous projects, including housing development and infrastructure, since 2016. These are projects have been fully or partially funded by the same funding method.

The Dominica International Airport project was a dream for almost all residents of Dominica, now it will become a reality in few years. Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, has said that it is a “proud moment” for every Dominican.

“It is a dream that many generations have seen, which is coming into reality. The construction will be completed by 2025,” Prime Minister Skerrit stated.

Salient Features of the International Airport of Dominica –

As per the information gathered so far by the Dominican government, this international airport will have a set of resilient construction standards and air bridges.

The airport will be equipped with tools that will provide support to international passengers and cargo.

Why the airport is essential for the Commonwealth of Dominica –

The international airport will be life-changing for the lives of Dominicans. The foremost advantage will be that it would be providing business opportunities, which says that unemployed residents will get employment.

The second reason is that it will boost tourism in the country. The airport will decrease the inconvenience of the visitors from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. After the completion of this airport, tourism, travel and nature lovers from all over the world will be able to easily reach Dominica.

It will also ease the trading between two nations, as traders will be able to export their goods faster and safer to all neighbouring countries, including the USA.

About MMCE –

Montreal Management Consultants Est was established in 2015; the firm has in-depth experience in design, development, management, consultancy, and engineering services. The company has played a significant role in the development of various sectors of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Presently, MMC Development Ltd has been working on about 2,000 housing units, 12 health centres, a hospital, educational institutions, community centres, solar street lighting and sporting facilities, and an international airport in Dominica.

The construction of the airport has been regarded as one of the prominent projects carried out by the company. While sharing a remark, MMCE Chief Executive Officer Dr Anthony Haiden announced that the airport will be the most sophisticated method developed in the construction industry and will be used to build the “best airport in the region.”

Haiden was quoted as, “The International Airport Project in Dominica is one of the biggest projects contracted by the company, not only in the history of Dominica but also in Eastern Caribbean region.” The Executive chief further expressed the privilege to make contributions to this history-making legendary project.

Citizenship by Investment Programme of Dominica –

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the oldest CBIP provided by the Caribbean country; this programme is pivotal for the nation’s development. The funds generated by the programme have been used for the upliftment of sectors, from healthcare to tourism to aviation.

The investments have positively impacted all sectors of Dominican society; for around three decades, under the CBI Programme, Dominica has welcomed foreign investors to become the citizens by making financial contributions either through the Economic Diversification Fund or the purchase of the real estate.

The Economic Diversification Fund (EDF) has been fully contributing in the rehabilitation of the country. It provides funds to the projects of both sectors – public as well as private in Dominica.

On the other side, Real Estate option contributes in the construction of Five-Star resorts and hospitality industry.