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Petition launched over abysmal state of VG water supply

-Organizers want signatures show urgency of matter on Sister Island
An online petition has been launched over the alleged poor state of water in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, which according to the petition’s organizer has seen the island being plagued with water challenges which include foul-smelling water and lack of a reliable supply. Photo: Internet Source
The petition launched on moveon.org and by Sharon P. Flax-Brutus as the designated point of contact for the Virgin Gorda Community highlighted the eroding water distribution system on the island, Water capacity challenges, aging and inefficient pant infrastructure along with staff shortages in the Water and Sewerage Department. Photo: Facebook
The petition launched on moveon.org and by Sharon P. Flax-Brutus as the designated point of contact for the Virgin Gorda Community highlighted the eroding water distribution system on the island, Water capacity challenges, aging and inefficient pant infrastructure along with staff shortages in the Water and Sewerage Department. Photo: Facebook
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- An online petition has been launched over the alleged poor state of water in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, which according to the petition’s organizer has seen the island being plagued with water woes including foul-smelling water and lack of a reliable supply.

The petition launched on moveon.org and by Sharon P. Flax-Brutus as the designated point of contact for the Virgin Gorda Community highlighted the eroding water distribution system on the island, Water capacity challenges, aging and inefficient pant infrastructure along with staff shortages in the Water and Sewerage Department

Residents want resolution to water woes - Petition 

“It’s important that Virgin Gorda has a consistent supply of water. The business stakeholders and residents of Virgin Gorda in an effort to express our desire for a resolution of our water woes present to you the attached signatures which request an audience to discuss and come up with solutions for the challenges we continue to face on Virgin Gorda,” the petition noted.

Up to publication time, some 122 signatures were already assigned to the petition out of a goal of 200.

The petition’s organizers shared that there is the hope that the signatures would accurately express the urgency in which they are requesting attention, “We understand that the road to success during these times is a long and difficult journey. However, we believe that government has a responsibility to be honest with its citizens and residents.:

Meanwhile, the petition detailed that access to water and sanitation are recognized by the United Nations as human rights. It also focused on bringing availability; accessibility; affordability; quality; safety and acceptability of the water suppy as paramount to its delivery.

Water levels low & being rationed - Petition 

The petition detailed that the situation has reached emergency stages in the last two weeks where on a regular basis, residents are told that the reservoir levels are low hence water supply has to be rationed.

“Up to a few weeks ago, water was rationed with no water pumped in Spanish Town at night from 9 pm to 5 am. Of late water is not pumped from 12 noon to 4 pm and then again from 9 pm to 5 am. We are very concerned that September is one of the periods of lowest water demand due to off-peak tourism season and yet there appears to be low water levels. The lack of water creates unhygienic situations that concern our community especially now that schools are back in session. We are seeing an increase in COVID cases worldwide with BVI not being an exception.”

The petition’s organizers said they look forward to dialogue with all concerned members of the House of Assembly, Aqua Designs Lead Management Team both for Virgin Gorda and the region, the Acting Director Water and Sewerage along with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communications and Works; and the Permanent Secretary Natural Resources.

The full petition for affected residents of VG can be found by clicking here.

21 Responses to “Petition launched over abysmal state of VG water supply”

  • jack (21/09/2023, 14:34) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Pure politics
    • @‘jack (21/09/2023, 19:43) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      She and her crazy sister want us back in the political season 24 -7
  • I WILL REPEAT (21/09/2023, 14:43) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    EVERYTHING UNDER KYE IS A FAILURE AND CRUMBLING
  • Hmmmm (21/09/2023, 14:49) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    Now that some of the loud mouth who help destroy are not in control they all of a sudden are self appointsd activists. Some of these issues are real and genuine but the motives of some of them who are pushing the issues are not.
    • Rosan (21/09/2023, 17:44) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      Agreed
    • @Hmmmmm (21/09/2023, 18:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      What motives when people can’t bathe them skin. Some of you must like to stink. Must be ayo dey were smelling at rise and shine
  • miss (21/09/2023, 14:56) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    Every time I think about the state of the BVI I want to cry. The roads are deplorable and we can’t even get running water on a consistent basis. Millions coming in every year yet we have nothing to show for it.
    • @miss (21/09/2023, 15:13) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
      I agree there are things need fixing and improving but that is every country in the world especially since covid hit all countries a hard financial lick. In addition, I do not agree the BVI has nothing to show for the millions collected. They have done a good job in many areas especially in the education of its people for free for the most part except for when they go abroad and even then they have awarded many scholarships for such. So let us stick to the matter at hand and do not go over board with this negative unwarranted pity party.
    • To miss (21/09/2023, 18:50) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      I don't think the person who can satisfy all the wish list of all of you in the BVI has been created as yet. What a set of people
  • vg youth (21/09/2023, 15:06) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    This woman and her sister that was elected have no respect for no one and live a life looking to see who they can discredit and destroy even when the cause is noble.
    • Sickening (21/09/2023, 17:47) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      @VGyouth that’s why VG in trouble cause when people speak up you all hate. Stop mistaking speaking up and standing up for the RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE as disrespect. That’s why VG in trouble . Most hiding under them big rock and skin dirty cause it ain’t got water and you don’t want people to talk about it
  • smh (21/09/2023, 16:04) Like (10) Dislike (11) Reply
    Vincent must go!!
  • @ VG Youth (21/09/2023, 16:05) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    @ VG Youth, aren't you doing the same thing that you are purporting that the organizers are doing? STICK to the facts and stop casting aspersions at persons. The situation in VG is very real however, sometimes you have to take these measures otherwise it will be same old, same old.
    • To @ VG Youth (21/09/2023, 17:24) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      Flaxy girl we see you. You couldn't help but respond but you will be exposed.
  • Roads and Pot holes (21/09/2023, 16:14) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Umm Hello these roads needs fixing . We cannot keep living with false promises Honorables . Also the speed bumps are higher than a rasta ! and don't get me started with the pot holes and the water issues we are having .

    Please fix it please !!
  • facts (21/09/2023, 17:07) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Many of them can’t get over the 2023 general elections you have 4 years to go baby
  • Squeaky wheel (22/09/2023, 09:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ...gets the grease. Only way anything on VG ever gets fixed. That and maybe a Dysentery outbreak this time when every one is forced to flush the toilet with their bucket. Serious issue with ongoing drought and heat index's over 100 degrees last two months. VG is shriveling up like a prune; too much water is being wasted on estate landscaping.
  • —————————- (22/09/2023, 12:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This government just does not know how to run this island. We need water now!


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