In a rapid response to constituent concerns, the Antiguan government has successfully addressed water supply issues in St. Philip’s North following direct community engagement. Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed the improvements during his appearance on Pointe FM’s Browne and Browne show, highlighting how water pressure inconsistencies were resolved within days of being raised at a recent town hall meeting.
The Prime Minister recounted how constituents openly voiced their concerns during the well-attended public forum, with one resident particularly emphasizing the water challenges facing the community. Browne revealed that he subsequently received confirmation from previously frustrated residents that water pressure had been restored to satisfactory levels, with one complainant enthusiastically reporting ‘powerful’ water flow.
This swift resolution came after the responsible minister committed to restoring water services by Saturday and ensuring more consistent supply moving forward. Browne emphasized that such direct engagement forums form a crucial component of the government’s accountability measures, allowing officials to directly address service delivery issues affecting local communities.
The improvements coincide with ongoing campaigning in St. Philip’s North ahead of the March 16 by-election, triggered by the retirement of longtime MP Sir Robin Yearwood. Browne noted that these town hall meetings not only allow residents to show support for the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party but also create opportunities to hold ministers accountable for addressing critical community needs.