Minister meets with PAVI on subvention

In a release yesterday it was reported that the meeting was held on February 2 at the ministry’s head office, St Vincent Street, Portof- Spain.

“Following the very productive meeting, the minister was quite pleased to note that both the Ministry and PAVI are now on the same page in addressing the issue of the organization’s subvention. Minister Crichlow-Cockburn further stated that PAVI has been informed and now understands that the information required for the 2013-2015 period was critical to informing consideration of reinstating a subvention,” the release said.

PAVI, the release continued, agreed to provide the information as required by the Ministry, by the end of February 2017. The Ministry also forwarded to PAVI the templates to assist in providing the necessary information.

“The Ministry through its NGO Unit remains committed to working with PAVI in ensuring that the organization meets the criteria for funding by the Ministry. The meeting concluded on a very cordial note,” the release concluded.