The crisis is also impacting Grenada and other Caribbean countries.
In Carriacou’s latest response to the situation, 240,000 gallons of
water from the National Water and Sewerage Authority in St. George’s
were transported by sea to the island. The effort was supported by
volunteer services provided by businessman, Jerry Stewart, and his crew.
Trucks on Hillsborough jetty awaiting shipment of water
Sen. Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs,
commended Mr. Stewart and his crew, including Dominican national
Augustus Pierre, who spent 18 hours loading the water in Grenada. “The
provision of the barge, at no cost to government, is an indication that
the spirit of volunteerism still exists and showcases the building of
partnerships between the government and the private sector,’’ Minister
Prime said.
He added that the public will soon be informed about a process for the
distribution of the water, which has been placed at government
institutions and also stored in community cisterns throughout the
island. Only last month, another 90,000 gallons of water were brought
in for domestic use, as well as for agricultural purposes.
Meetings have been held between farmers and representatives of the
Agriculture Division of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Affairs to discuss what is known as an “agriculture water shortage
mitigation plan.’’
