The eruption of the Soufriere volcano just over a month ago, awakened a renewed interest in traditional water sources such as springs and wells. [caption id=
Fogging Schedule For 17th – 20th May 2021 - Mainland
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations at public facilities in the following areas on the mainland, commencing at 5:00 p.m. daily.
Monday, 17th May, 2021 – Layou, Cane Hall, Belair, Biabou and Edinboro
Tuesday, 18th May, 2021 – Buccament Bay, Vermont, Calder, Stubbs, Argyle, Diamond and Ottley Hall
Wednesday, 19th May, 2021 – Clare Valley, Kingstown, Colonaire, Park Hill, South Rivers and New Montrose
Thursday, 20th May, 2021 – Questelles, Arnos Vale, Mesopotamia and New Montrose
Fogging Schedule for 10th - 13th May, 2021
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment wishes to advise the general public that as part of the its mosquito control programme for the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito, the Insect Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations at the following ports of entry and shelters in the following areas commencing at 5:00 p.m. daily.
Monday, 10th May, 2021 – Kingstown, Mesopotamia, Richland Park & Campden Park
Tuesday, 11th May, 2021 – Kingstown, Campden Park, Questelles & Mesopotamia
Wednesday, 12th May, 2021 – Lodge Village, Redemption Sharpes, Richmond Hill, Rillian Hill, Clare Valley, Lowmans (LD), Greiggs, Lauders & Lowmans (WD)
Thursday, 13th May, 2021 – Paul’s Avenue, Dorsetshire Hill, Sion Hill, Barrouallie, New Grounds & North Union
Cwsa systems fully restored but rationing in place
CEO of the CWSA, Garth Saunders Social Share
The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) systems have been 100 per cent restored, but a system of rationing has been put in place as of April 22.
And, consumers have been asked to help in the conservation of the precious commodity as river flows are low while demand for potable water is high, a bulletin from the Authority said.
It was explained that the rationale is to turn off water at night to allow the capacity to build, which will enable people especially at higher elevations, to obtain a supply in their taps.
While we are pre-occupied with securing ourselves, homes, animals and farms at this time, the real challenge will come with resettlement and rebuilding following the eruption. In 1902 this was made difficult since the eruption lasted until March 1903 with long periods of inactivity. In fact, people were already moving back to their communities when the last eruption occurred on 22nd March 1903. With advanced scientific knowledge, we are more …