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Grenada\u2019s new Parliament building was officially opened on Thursday in a ceremony attended by representatives of funding governments, regional leaders, parliamentarians and the general public.<\/p>

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The opening follows the destruction of York House \u2013 the old Parliament building \u2013 by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new parliament building is a symbol of the Grenadian people civic pride and political heritage and the UAE (United Arab Emirates) is honoured to have contributed to its construction,\u201d said\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>consul general Majid Al Suwaide, who added that the \u00a0 building is a symbol of the \u00a0 close working relationship between the UAE and Grenada.<\/p>

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\"\"<\/a>The UAE provided US$4.5 million to assist with the construction.<\/p>

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Speaking on behalf of the United Mexican States whose Government provided US$5 million towards the construction,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ambassador Oscar Esparaja Vargas said that his Government was pleased to be associated with reinstating the building and described it as \u2018the flagship\u201d project of bilateral cooperation between both countries.<\/p>

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\u201cMexico is committed to accompanying Grenada in its many development efforts as we have proven through the many bilateral cooperation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, who thanked the Governments who contributed towards the project, said that without their direct help, the structure would not have been a reality.<\/p>

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\u201cThey were true friends in words, and resolute in deed. They honoured their commitment to assist Grenada, and they did so against the backdrop of their own needs. They did so when others, with dated ties, did not, or were unable to, for different reasons. That demonstration of friendship is one we will cherish, forever,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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Thanking regional and international friendly Governments the Prime Minister said that their moral support of Grenada over the years must be recognized.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey know the importance of state buildings in our part of the hemisphere. They know what this means for the consolidation of our democracy and our independence, and they have never failed to lend their voices in advocating for the rebuilding of this important symbolic institution,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Infrastructure Minister Gregory Bowen, the new building cost\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>US$12.2 million, took 25 months to complete and created jobs for 200 persons during peak construction.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be our new home, a landmark in many ways,\u201d Bowen said.<\/p>\n

The Parliamentary chamber is designed in the shape of a nutmeg pod with public sitting for 200 persons.<\/p>\n

Regional leaders to attend the opening included, Prime Minister\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Dr Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Dr Ralph Gonsalves of a S t Vincent and the Grenadines,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Prime Minister Allen Chastanet of Saint Lucia, and the Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Irwin La Rocque.<\/p>\n

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