The article “Fox guarding the henhouse – FPPs testing own water” (Thursday, 11 January 2024), refers to fish processing plants (FPPs) withdrawing their contributions to the St Helena Bay Water Quality Trust (SHBWQT). For clarity the FFPs that withdre
Monitoring, mediating and handling complaints have merely been some of the functions fulfilled by the St Helena Bay Water Quality Trust (SHBWQT) that has now closed its doors.
The St Helena Bay Water Quality Trust (SHBWQT) was established on 13 July 2000 and is a non-governmental organisation that accepts shared responsibility for maintaining the health, diversity, sustainability and productivity of the coastal environment
Residents of St Helena Bay have raised their concerns about alleged pollution caused by the Lucky Star factory based in St Helena Bay, which falls under the Oceana Group.