UN launches RISS model for more sustainable cities
With Barbados seeking to redevelop its capital city with tourism and residential projects, the launch of the Caribbean Resilient, Inclusive, Safe and Smart (RISS) development model by United Nations Women is “relevant and timely”, says Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan.The RISS, which is geared towards Small Island Developing States (SIDS), was launched on Monday.“We have been talking about redeveloping Bridgetown in recent times, with the recent decision to remodel the Treasury Building for housing and commercial purposes as well as other projects com...
Source: barbadostoday.bb