President Wavel Ramkalawan attended the official handing over of the first block of two-bedroom apartments under the Perseverance Point Condominium by Green Island Construction Company (GICC) to its new tenants, this morning. 

The Perseverance Point Condominium projectis a partnership between the Ministry of Land and Housing and the Green Island Construction Company (GICC), a subsidiary of IDC and 100% government-owned company. The Project isdesignated for young professionals and first time homeowners. 

Today’s allocation represents the handing over of the third block of the units allocated under the Perseverance Point Condominiums. The first block of 3 bedroom units were allocated in August 2018 and the second block of 3 bedroom units were allocation in May 2020. 

During the short ceremony, the CEO of IDC, Mr Glenny Savy officially welcomed the tenants into their new homes and urged them to be exemplary neighbors to one-another and promote a conducive living space for everyone in their new community. He reiterated GICC’s commitment despite numerous challenges to continue supporting the government’s efforts in providing quality and affordable housing for professionals.  

An existing tenant of the Condominium, Ms Daniella Pragassen welcomed the new tenants to their community and retraced the memorable experience she had when join the Perseverance Point community. The families present also received the keys to their new homes in the presence of the invited guests and relatives followed by the Vote of Thanks by Ms Sheena Saldanha on behalf of all the new tenants. 

After the ceremony, the President and guests where invited for a brief tour of one of the two bedroom apartments, then followed by a three bedroom apartment as well as viewed one of the luxury units. 

Also present for the ceremony, was the Vice-President, Mr Ahmed Afif, the Minister for Land and Housing, Mr Billy Rangasamy, the Chairman of IDC, Mr Patrick Berloius, IDC and GICC Officials, tenants and families.