Powerline inspections, vegetation trimming and automation are among the works under way to address the widespread power outages that have plagued the territory in recent months, according to Communications and …
July 11, 2025
June 5, 2025
EDITORIAL: Hurricane season is here
Have you prepared for this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season? If not, you’re already behind. The official season started on June 1, meaning that a major storm could form at any …
January 2, 2025
Economy takes centre stage at budget debate
The House of Assembly passed the 2025 budget with amendments on Dec. 19 after a lengthy debate over two days that touched on the economy, infrastructure, healthcare, the minimum wage …
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October 2, 2023
WSD changes delayed by staffing shortages
As the Water and Sewerage Department works to transition to a statutory body separate from central government, officials are collaborating closely with the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Department of …
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September 28, 2023
Sewage plant to come online soon
The hurricane-damaged Burt Point wastewater treatment plant is still out of commission, but Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said last week that it should be coming online next month. …
August 18, 2022
Water, sewerage authority in works
Legislators gave the green light last week to create a new statutory body to oversee water and sewerage, claiming the move will help rectify longstanding infrastructure problems that have plagued …
January 30, 2021
Government offers grace period for water service
Government is offering a grace period of three months on water disconnections for customers of the Water and Sewerage Department. Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer said the grace …
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February 28, 2020
Rymer: Sewerage in Cane, East End to get priority
As government forges ahead with the National Sewerage Project, the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities will prioritise Cane Garden Bay and East End/Long Look “for a comprehensive overhaul and …
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