Mayor of Arroyo Barril coordinates with INFOTEP training programs for residents

Arroyo Barril, Samaná. – The mayor of the municipal district of Arroyo Barril, Luis Felipe Fermín, held an important working meeting with Jackeline Regalado, Training Advisor to Companies, and Claudia Archibald, Business Advisor of INFOTEP Cibao Nordeste, with the aim of coordinating the implementation of technical and vocational training programs aimed at the municipalities. During the meeting, the planning of courses to be taught at the Arroyo Barril Vocational School was agreed upon, focusing on strategic areas such as cruises, ports, tourism, services and other related areas, with a view to preparing the local population for the job opportunities that are coming. In the meeting, Fiordaliza Calcaño de Almeyda, in charge of Free Access to Information of the City Council, also participated, reaffirming the institutional commitment to transparency and the correct articulation of the training processes.

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These actions take on special relevance in the face of the development of the new Tourist Port of Samaná (Port Samaná), an ambitious private investment project executed by ITM Group in Arroyo Barril, on the grounds of the former Puerto Duarte. The initiative seeks to position Samaná as a strategic destination for cruise tourism in the Caribbean, through the construction of a modern terminal that will include a water park and commercial areas. According to projections, the first cruise ship arrival is scheduled for November 2026, which will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs and a significant economic impact at the regional level, also supported by social initiatives such as the Genera ITM Foundation. When referring to the scope of the project, Mayor Luis Felipe Fermín reiterated his firm commitment to the development of Arroyo Barril, assuring that his administration will continue to prioritize the training, inclusion, and participation of the local community, so that the municipalities themselves are the ones who lead and directly benefit from this development process.