Last Updated on May 9, 2024, 8:22 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew and his government are working dedicatedly to combat the issue of water scarcity in the Federation. The situation is caused due to climate change, which has resulted in the reduced rainfall.
The moment PM Drew assumed office, he confronted with the problem and realised that the previous government had done nothing to deal with the issue of water scarcity. Moreover, they restrained the water drilling company BEAD from doing their work.
The leader of twin-island Federation pledged to find the permanent and lasting solution to the crisis. Following the victory of Labour Party in 2022, the prime minister immediately reinstated BEAD to restart the drilling again in the Cayon within a year of taking office. The well is expected to provide access to water to several people of the country.
The officials are conducting the final flow testing for the well in the community to check the quality and capacity of water supply. The community who had been struggling with the water shortages for many years, is now happy with the efforts of the team.
In addition to this, the government has signed a contract for the 2 million gallons desal plant to secure the supply of water for the coming generation. It will have the capacity to generate up to 76000 gallons of water every day.
The authorities have already commenced the construction of the water desalination plant at the Canada Estate to resolve the problem of water shortage, causing inconvenience to the residents from time to time.
Recently, St. Kitts and Nevis has received a donation of two Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants from UAE (United Arab Emirates) as a part of UAE’s Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (CREF).
PM Drew and his government is implementing every possible measure in their power and making significant strides to bring the real solutions to the climate-caused water scarcity. The transformation of the Cayon reflects upon the efforts, commitment and dedication of the Labour Party.
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