Last Updated on March 25, 2025, 2:20 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis commemorated World Water Day 2025 on Saturday, March 22. The twin island federation commemorated the day under the focus and theme of Glacier Preservation.
The theme of the day sheds light on the importance of glaciers in securing freshwater supply for nations across the globe. The Secretary General for the St Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, Nery Dockery called glaciers, “water towers of the world.”
Dockery noted that St Kitts and Nevis is at risk due to rising sea levels, caused by melting glaciers. As such, it should be a priority for the administration to work on raising awareness about the issue.
The rise in sea water can lead to severe floods and other issues. The rise in sea levels has also led to intrusion of saltwater in the Basseterre Valley Aquifer.
The 2025 edition of World Water Day aims to spread awareness regarding water shortages, water crisis and corrective measures. This year, the international community must understand that more than 2.2 Billion people across the globe do not have regular access to safe, potable water.
As such, the people of the country have to cultivate habits of water conservation and water harvesting to make sure that St Kitts and Nevis does not face prolonged water crises. The Minister of Public Utilities in the government of St Kitts and Nevis, Konris Maynard also commemorated the Water Day 2025.
He noted that every person is entitled to access safe and healthy potable water. Some communities within the federation have been seeing water shortages for several years.
However the administration of the country, with the support of international partners have taken steps to address the shortage. PM Terrance Drew said that water is of the highest priority for the administration of the twin island federation.
So far, in order to secure water for the people of the country, the government has drilled wells in several areas, especially the Cayon Community. The administration has acknowledged that Cayon has been struggling with the crisis of water shortage for many decades.
Minister Maynard claimed that water security is important for the future of the nation. Water security will help in promoting enrichment of life and health for the people of the country.
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