The Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited (DOWASCO) has unveiled an extensive schedule of events for Water Week 2026, scheduled from March 22-28 in alignment with World Water Day observances. This year’s programming adopts the international theme “Water’s Role in Gender Equality,” spotlighting the interconnectedness of water accessibility and social equity.
The week-long initiative will commence with an interdenominational church service at God’s Family House of Worship in Portsmouth on March 22, followed by an official opening ceremony on March 23. Central to the agenda is an Interschool Trivia Competition hosted at the University of the West Indies Auditorium, where secondary students will demonstrate their knowledge of hydrological science and sustainable resource management.
DOWASCO has curated multiple public engagement opportunities, including daily draws from March 23-26 offering customers free water service subscriptions. A distinctive “Spin the Wheel and Win” promotion on March 27 will provide additional incentives for public participation. The company will simultaneously observe Customer Appreciation Day with mini-exhibitions and refreshments at its Roseau and Portsmouth offices.
Educational components feature prominently through facility tours at DOWASCO’s Antrim complex and instructional presentations at schools island-wide. These sessions will elucidate water’s journey from source to tap while emphasizing conservation imperatives. A collaborative panel discussion with the Dominica Meteorological Office, Forestry Division, and environmental organizations will examine gender dimensions of water access through DBS Radio broadcasts.
The comprehensive programming reflects Dominica’s commitment to global water sustainability dialogues while addressing localized needs for resource education and equitable distribution systems.