Hurricane ghut & drainage clearing begins - Hon Rymer
In statement at the Sixth Sitting of First Session of The Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, the Minister said the cleaning reduces the negative impact of storms and therefore, can help in recovery from events, the incidence of which, cannot be predicted or forecasted.
Expect Rains – Hon Rymer
Noting that the territory cannot say with certainty whether a hurricane will strike, he said that over the next few months rains can be expected.
The programme will be conducted in all districts and will also provide an opportunity for citizens to obtain some temporary employment.
“Mr Speaker, this work has already been started and will intensify immediately upon the end of the Festival celebrations. I am working very closely with the Minister of Finance to secure additional funding to complete this exercise,” Hon Rymer told the House.
“Also Mr Speaker the need to groom our territory from overgrown trees and bush is also being given priority in the upcoming weeks and the Minister of Finance has assured me that funding will also be made available for the bush cutting exercises.”
Providing Jobs
With Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie's (R1) assurance that funding will be available, Hon Rhymer said through the preparation activities, the hope is to reduce suffering during the inclement weather and provide opportunities to VI’s unemployed.
“The government and the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, hope to reduce the inconvenience and loss to our residents due to the impact of inclement weather, to make the territory safer and cleaner, and – coincidentally – create some job opportunities for our people,” he said.
The minister further vowed that as the clean-up progresses, the House and citizens will be updated on all developments under his Ministry.
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we have heavy rain fall that can cause flooding if the guths and drainage systems are not cleared. It is called Preventative Maintenance .
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