PM Browne Recommits to Solving Antigua’s Decades-Old Water Crisis, Calls On Residents To Show Gratitude

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling Antigua and Barbuda’s long-standing water shortage, a crisis that has impacted the nation for decades.

Antigua and Barbuda’s water scarcity issues, deeply rooted in the nation’s history, are now meeting a structured and determined response according to Prime Minister Browne. Addressing the start of the Chinese Funded Booby Alley Housing Project, PM Browne outlined the administration’s ongoing investments to alleviate the island’s long-standing water crisis, underscoring the challenging journey towards sufficient and reliable water access.

Acknowledging that water shortages have impacted citizens for decades, Browne emphasized that the issue predates his administration.

However, he pointed to significant progress, with over five million gallons of water added to the island’s daily supply through reverse osmosis plants.

“We have systematically worked to address a crisis that has persisted through all administrations, dating back to pre-Independence,” Browne noted, underscoring that his government has expanded the water supply more than any previous administration. By next year, the administration aims to increase capacity to nearly eight million gallons daily, with plans for further expansion in the years ahead.

Browne said the unique geographical challenges Antigua and Barbuda faces as one of the world’s most water-scarce nations, requiring 100% reliance on desalinated water.

This reality demands substantial investment and time to implement solutions. “These improvements require hundreds of millions of dollars,” he remarked, stressing that the gradual, methodical approach is essential to achieving long-term sustainability.

Amid these advancements, Browne urged citizens to recognize and appreciate the steps taken to address these issues, especially given the high costs and extensive infrastructure required.

He also addressed calls for further progress, stating that while public pressure is welcome, it should be balanced with an acknowledgment of the tangible improvements already made.

The country’s leader said, the government’s efforts extend beyond simply enhancing the water supply, with a focus on creating a robust, climate-resilient infrastructure that can withstand the unique environmental pressures facing small island states.

PM Browne expressed a commitment to seeing the nation’s water crisis resolved within a framework that provides consistent access to clean water for all citizens.

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