Twenty plumbers from the public and private sectors registered for a leak-detection workshop that got under way this week as part of efforts to promote water conservation and improve infrastructure …
November 29, 2024
August 2, 2024
Marine camp adds ‘advanced’ level
For Ryan Donovan, the Kids and the Sea summer programme is more than just a day camp. It’s a training ground for a potential career. “It’s a very good experience,” …
November 29, 2023
Seven Seas getting nearly $1 million monthly on top of water cost
In addition to the cost of water, government is dishing out nearly $1 million per month to Seven Seas Water for operations and maintenance at the Paraquita Bay desalination plant, …
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October 5, 2023
Paraquita desal plant to be handed over in 2030
The Paraquita Bay water plant will be handed over to government in November 2030, according to Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer. Mr. Rymer provided updates on the facility while …
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August 2, 2023
Ministry promises improved services
A resident shared her dismay on Facebook last month after the power went out just after she refrigerated a freshly iced cake. Weeks later, she said, it happened again. “Ayo …
July 5, 2023
EDITORIAL: Public disservice
We are alarmed by recent signs that the government is increasingly struggling to provide the most basic public services. Perhaps the most glaring example is electricity. In large sections of …
April 8, 2022
Making waves on World Water Day
Pointing from the shores of Paraquita Bay to the nearby water plant, then all the way to the top of Sabbath Hill, Kevon Smith showed the journey of how saltwater …
May 21, 2021
Anegada without water for a day
After the transformer that powers Anegada’s water plant died on the morning of May 13, residents were left without water until later that night, said Gregory Levons, an Anegada resident …
September 2, 2020
April 5, 2020
Pre-curfew water woes caused by cleaning, minister says
Recent water shortages were the result of producers cleaning their systems, and the issue was being addressed as of last Friday, March 27, with teams at work restoring service to …
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January 20, 2020
Rymer gives updates on admin complex, fire stations
Works on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex are “moving ahead at a reasonable pace,” according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. The contract to replace the roof …
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August 16, 2019
Proposals sought for Palm Grove centre
Government has requested expressions of interest for the designing, financing and building of the Palm Grove Shopping Centre, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. Speaking on July …
May 30, 2019
Ministers grilled on water
The people of Sabbath Hill are suffering regular water rationing due to the diversion of water towards Balsam Ghut, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. The disclosure …
September 27, 2018
Government promises new roads, more water capacity
“World-class” new infrastructure, including better-built roads and expanded water storage, are in the works, according to Jeremy Hodge, deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works. Remedial roadworks …
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