Last Updated on March 23, 2024, 6:18 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis:- St Kitts Department of Water Services organised a raffle, and two lucky customers who participated were awarded two heavy-duty water storage tanks. The winners were appreciated for being some of the customers who paid their bills on time.
The officials have shared that the winners were also following all the standards set for sustainable water usage practices. The contest was also hosted with the aim of promoting the department’s idea of encouraging water conservation across the island.
The winners were Ricky Pereira and Rudolph Bertie, represented by Joy Wilson, who were awarded the water tanks on 19 March at TDC Home and Building Depot.
The Minister of Public utilities, Konris Maynard shared some glimpses from the event on their social media. He also appreciated the winners who were honoured at the award ceremony of the St Kitts Water Department.
Minister Maynard said, “ This exercise really underscores the commitment of the Water Services Department to promote conservation.” “Water is life; every drop counts, and we are in a dire situation with water here in St Kitts and Nevis. Our water supply has decreased by 20 per cent over just the last 10 years, so it is imperative that we conserve water.”
The administration has been working diligently to develop the Water Service Department of St Kitts. According to the Minister of Public Utilities, Konris Maynard, the government has increased the budget by over 400 per cent in the administration alone.
The Ministers encouraged the citizens to adopt the habits acquired by the winners. Every citizen should pay the bill on time. It is the responsibility of every citizen to abide by the government’s norms for sustainable water use practices.
The drilling of the wells, building desalination plants, constructing storage banks and improving and increasing the water services department are the roles and responsibilities taken by the government.
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