Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged health authorities to investigate allegations of environmental pollution caused by a local distillery. Residents have reported a persistent and overpowering odor emanating from the facility, prompting immediate concern. Speaking on the ‘Browne and Browne Show’ on Pointe FM, the Prime Minister emphasized that he has directed the Ministry of Health and the Central Board of Health (CBH) to assess the situation and ensure the distillery adheres to environmental and public health regulations. ‘That distillery is polluting the environment — you can smell it from a distance, and that is not acceptable,’ Browne stated. While reaffirming the government’s support for private enterprise, Browne warned that businesses must not compromise public health. ‘We support business, yes. But no business should be allowed to pollute and make people sick. They have to meet certain minimum standards,’ he added. The Prime Minister also connected this issue to his administration’s ongoing national cleanup and beautification campaign, which seeks to enhance sanitation, eliminate derelict properties, and foster a healthier living environment across the country. He called for swift action from the CBH and the Ministry of Health to address the matter and prevent further harm to residents.
PM Browne Wants Health Authorities To Probe Pollution From Local Distillery
