Barbados will soon be home to an international dental school.
The location earmarked for the institution will be Harrisons, St. Lucy.
Government, through a Resolution brought by Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland moved to acquire 9.024 acres of land at Harrisons Plantation in St. Lucy for the public purpose of education, economic and tourism development.
The land being acquired will add to another parcel some 74 acres being sold by the Barbados Tourism Investment Incorporated to accommodate the school.
Mr. Sutherland welcomes the proposed school noting the investment is worth some 57 million dollars.
He expects the dental school will boost the economy.
Minister Sutherland further revealed the dental school will comprise a six-storey student residence with several amenities.
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