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  • Day After Election to Be Public Holiday, PM Announces

    Day After Election to Be Public Holiday, PM Announces

    Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has made a key announcement at the official campaign launch of the incumbent Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), confirming that the day after the upcoming April 30 general election will be designated a nationwide public holiday. The announcement came as the party kicked off its bid for a fourth consecutive term in office at a well-attended rally held at People’s Place, where Browne addressed thousands of enthusiastic supporting supporters. Alongside the holiday declaration, Browne formally confirmed the full election timeline: Nomination Day is scheduled for April 13, with general voting to follow 17 days later on April 30. Positioning the public holiday as a pre-emptive celebration, the ABLP leader made clear he is confident of a victory for his party at the polls.

    In a wide-ranging campaign speech outlining the ABLP’s record in government since the party first took power in 2014, Browne framed the past decade as a period of profound national transformation, summing up the country’s trajectory as a shift “from struggle to strength.” He opened his assessment of the administration’s achievements by addressing the state of the economy when the ABLP took office, noting that the previous government left behind widespread mass job losses. Since taking power, Browne asserted, his administration has not only restored full employment to the islands but has also steered the country toward consistent, long-term economic expansion.

    To address widespread concerns over the rising cost of living, Browne highlighted a series of targeted policy measures rolled out by his government to ease financial pressure on households. These include the full elimination of personal income tax for residents, cuts to the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax applied to essential everyday goods, and a major expansion of government-run food assistance programs that support vulnerable communities. He also pointed to the government’s decision to maintain subsidies for fuel and household utility costs, explaining that the state has absorbed the bulk of sudden spikes in global commodity prices to avoid passing these additional costs onto local consumers.

    On infrastructure development, Browne pointed to a slate of ongoing and completed projects that have delivered tangible improvements to daily life across Antigua and Barbuda. These include widespread road improvement projects across multiple islands, a major expansion of national potable water production capacity, and large-scale affordable housing initiatives that have helped thousands of families achieve home ownership. These projects, he emphasized, are proof of the ABLP’s commitment to delivering concrete results rather than empty political promises. The prime minister also highlighted investments in two key public services: education and healthcare. Under the ABLP, he said, access to tertiary education has been expanded significantly for local students, and core medical services across the country’s public health system have been upgraded to better serve residents.

    Toward the end of his speech, Browne issued a call to action for all eligible voters, urging them to make the necessary preparations ahead of polling day, including updating or renewing their voter identification cards well in advance of the April 30 vote. With the election timeline now formally set, campaigning across Antigua and Barbuda is expected to ramp up quickly in the coming weeks, as the ABLP defends its record and its hold on government against opposition challengers.

  • Javid Noel becomes Grenada’s 3rd‑ever CARIFTA Octathlon Medallist

    Javid Noel becomes Grenada’s 3rd‑ever CARIFTA Octathlon Medallist

    Grenada’s storied tradition in combined track and field events gained a new milestone at the 2026 CARIFTA Games, where 17-year-old Javid Noel secured a bronze medal in the Boys’ Octathlon, becoming just the third Grenadian athlete ever to earn a podium finish in the discipline at the regional Caribbean athletics championship.

    Noel’s breakthrough regional performance came less than two months after he competed in his first ever official octathlon at the ARIZA National Championships, where he defeated St Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School rival Kidon Hillaire to claim the national title. A student at Grenada Boys’ Secondary School, Noel competes for the island nation’s acclaimed 473 MVP Track Club, where he trains under the guidance of Albert Joseph, one of the most decorated youth track coaches in Grenadian athletics. Over a decades-long career, Joseph has nurtured numerous elite athletes, including Olympic champion Kirani James, global sprinter Janelle Redhead and rising middle-distance star Ethan Sam, cementing his legacy as a foundational contributor to Grenada’s global standing in track and field.

    Consistent performance growth marked Noel’s path to the CARIFTA podium. After scoring 4,658 total points to win the national title, he improved his overall mark by 150 points to hit 4,808 at the regional championships, delivering targeted gains in several key events. He shaved almost a full second off his 110m hurdles time from the national championships, dropping from 17.31 seconds to 16.40 seconds, and added nearly 80 centimeters to his shot put throw, moving from 11.18 meters to 11.97 meters. He also cut 0.18 seconds off his 400m time, showing steady improvement across multiple disciplines despite limited training in two of the octathlon’s most demanding events.

    In a post-medal comment, Joseph praised his young athlete’s achievement while outlining areas for future growth, noting that Noel had barely practiced hurdles or the 1500m until the final two weeks leading up to the CARIFTA Games, leaving significant room for improvement. As Noel prepares to move up to the Under-20 age division next year, he will transition from the eight-event octathlon to the 10-event decathlon, a shift that brings new technical and infrastructure challenges. Joseph highlighted that access to adequate training facilities will be a key barrier: pole vault, a new discipline added in decathlon, requires specialized equipment that is only available at one national stadium, limiting consistent training opportunities.

    Noel’s bronze extends Grenada’s decades-long dominance in combined events at the CARIFTA Games, where the small island nation has already claimed six gold medals in the Open Heptathlon. That legacy includes past titles from Kurt Felix and Lindon Victor, two Grenadian decathletes who went on to compete at the Olympic Games and earn global rankings among the world’s top combined events athletes. Before Noel’s 2026 bronze, only two other Grenadians had reached the octathlon podium at CARIFTA: Shyiem Phillip, who took silver in 2025, and Javel St Paul, who earned silver in 2014.

    For Grenadian athletics, Noel’s performance confirms that the country’s pipeline of young combined events talent remains strong, though sustained progress will depend on addressing infrastructure gaps to support the next generation of rising decathletes as they work toward international competition.

  • Dominica’s NCD Coordinator for World Health Day, 2026

    Dominica’s NCD Coordinator for World Health Day, 2026

    To mark World Health Day 2026, held annually on April 7, Dr. Lynora Fevrier-Drigo, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Coordinator for Dominica, delivered a national address that balanced urgent calls to address pressing domestic public health challenges with measured optimism for the island nation’s health future. Aligning with the 2026 global theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” Dr. Fevrier-Drigo centered her remarks on three core pillars: cross-sector unity, evidence-led policy and programming, and shared collective responsibility for public health outcomes across the country.

    In her address, Dr. Fevrier-Drigo acknowledged that non-communicable diseases remain the single largest threat to public health in Dominica. Up-to-date national public health data shows 32% of Dominican adults live with hypertension, while 18% are diagnosed with diabetes. More than 20% of the total population struggles with overweight or obesity, rates that place significant long-term strain on both individual health and national healthcare systems. Rather than framing these statistics only as a cause for alarm, Dr. Fevrier-Drigo framed them as a sign of progress: improved surveillance and growing public awareness have helped more people access testing and diagnosis, reflecting a more informed population and a more responsive public health system than in decades past.

    Dominica has made substantial investments in upgrading healthcare infrastructure to tackle NCDs in recent years, particularly at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. The facility has expanded its diagnostic and treatment capabilities to include cutting-edge imaging and radiology services, a fully equipped modern pathology laboratory, and specialized dialysis care for patients with chronic kidney disease. Through a new partnership with the China Institute for Cardiovascular Imaging, the hospital now offers advanced cardiac diagnostic services including echocardiograms and cardiac MRIs—medical resources that rank among the first of their kind available across the Caribbean region.

    Beyond specialized hospital care, the government has prioritized strengthening primary healthcare access to ensure NCD screening and ongoing chronic disease management is available free of charge to all residents in every district across the island. This decentralized model, Dr. Fevrier-Drigo noted, reflects the nation’s unwavering commitment to health equity, guaranteeing that all Dominicans can access life-saving care regardless of their income level or geographic location, removing barriers that once delayed diagnosis and treatment for rural and low-income communities.

    Policy reform has been another core pillar of Dominica’s national NCD response. The country has adopted and implemented all key World Health Organization recommendations for reducing NCD risk, including higher tobacco taxation, mandatory clear nutrition labeling for processed foods, and legal restrictions on the marketing of unhealthy food and beverage products to consumers. Dominica has also deepened regional public health collaboration through the Pan American Health Organization, joining the flagship Hearts in the Americas initiative designed to expand access to cardiovascular care across the Western Hemisphere. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the nation has formally committed to cutting premature mortality from NCDs by 30% by 2030.

    Mental health has also been elevated as a top national public health priority, with ongoing work to update outdated mental health legislation and fully integrate mental health support services into primary care settings across the country. This shift, Dr. Fevrier-Drigo explained, reflects a growing understanding that holistic, person-centered care is essential to effectively addressing NCDs, as mental health and chronic physical health outcomes are deeply interconnected.

    Dr. Fevrier-Drigo emphasized that sustained progress cannot be achieved by the government alone, noting that cross-sector collaboration has already driven meaningful momentum across the country. Agricultural programs are expanding local production of nutrient-dense fresh produce, making healthy food options more accessible and affordable for all residents. Primary and secondary schools have integrated health and life skills curricula to help young people build lifelong healthy habits. Meanwhile, community organizations, faith-based groups, sports clubs, and local workplaces have emerged as key hubs for promoting physical activity, holistic wellness, and shared accountability for public health.

    The address closed with a direct call to action for individual Dominican citizens to join the national movement for better health. Dr. Fevrier-Drigo highlighted that free regular screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol are available at every local health center, and encouraged all residents to take advantage of these services to catch potential health risks early. She also promoted purchasing locally grown produce as both a health-conscious choice that supports personal wellness and a patriotic action that bolsters the island’s domestic agricultural sector. Leveraging Dominica’s abundant natural landscapes, she urged residents to incorporate regular physical activity—from daily walking to community sports—into their routines, and to encourage friends, family, and neighbors to adopt healthier habits as well.

    “We are building a healthier Dominica, and the science tells us we are on the right path. What we need now is for every Dominican to walk it with us. Together for health, stand with science, stand with Dominica,” Dr. Fevrier-Drigo concluded.

  • Nine released in WASA vandalism investigation

    Nine released in WASA vandalism investigation

    In an update from Trinidad and Tobago law enforcement Wednesday, nine people taken into custody over the widespread recent vandalism of critical Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) facilities across Tobago have been freed as the probe continues to advance. Among the group released around midday Tuesday were one current WASA employee and two women, with all nine hailing from distinct communities across the twin islands, including Claxton Bay, Golden Lane, Smithfield, Scarborough, and Delaford, according to Superintendent Rodhil Kirk, the lead officer on the case, who shared details with local outlet the Express.

    Kirk stressed that the release of the detainees does not signal a conclusion to the investigation, which he noted is currently progressing through a sensitive phase. “They were released pending further enquiries into the matter. It does not mean that the investigation has stopped. The investigation remains ongoing at a sensitive stage,” Kirk stated. He also issued a public appeal for residents to maintain heightened awareness of activity near WASA sites, urging anyone who observes suspicious behavior to come forward immediately with information to assist the probe.

    The coordinated acts of intentional damage targeted four of Tobago’s core water infrastructure hubs between March 27 and 28: Arnos Vale Well #4, Bacolet Well #3, Bloody Bay Well #1, and the Claude Noel Highway Well, which includes a major supply tank farm. The destruction severely disrupted water distribution networks across large swathes of the island, leaving thousands of local residents without reliable access to running water and forcing urgent last-minute adjustments as crews worked to restore services.

    The incident drew swift and harsh condemnation from top regional and national officials. Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath joined Tobago’s Chief Secretary Farley Augustine in labeling the coordinated attack as an act of “domestic terrorism”, noting the deliberate threat it posed to public welfare. In response to the attack, the national government has already moved to deploy additional security resources to protect utility sites across the country, and is collaborating with the Attorney General’s office to draft stricter legal penalties for individuals convicted of damaging critical public infrastructure.

    For its part, WASA has reminded the public that damaging public utility property constitutes a serious criminal offense under two existing laws: the Summary Offences Act (Chap. 11:02) and the Malicious Damage Act (Chap. 11:06). Convictions under these statutes can result in substantial fines and even custodial sentences for perpetrators. In addition to ramping up physical security patrols and monitoring at its highest-risk facilities, the authority has launched a dedicated 24/7 Vandalism Hotline at 465-2949 to allow anonymous tip-offs from the public about planned or suspicious activity.

    Investigating authorities are continuing to piece together evidence and identify any additional perpetrators connected to the attack, with officials repeatedly emphasizing that acts of vandalism against critical water infrastructure do not only cause temporary service disruptions. They also pose a direct threat to the health, safety, and daily routines of all local residents, highlighting the need for collective community action to prevent similar attacks in the future.

  • Businessman shot dead San Fernando: Woman in custody

    Businessman shot dead San Fernando: Woman in custody

    A well-known local businessman in San Fernando has been killed in a shooting at his private residence early Wednesday, in an incident law enforcement officials have linked to a confrontation with an unidentified woman. The victim, identified as Steve Ghany Jr., played an active role in his family’s multi-faceted construction business, and had built a strong public reputation as a leading member of the regional jet ski enthusiast community.

    Preliminary law enforcement briefings confirm that the fatal shooting unfolded around 10 a.m., amid a domestic dispute between Ghany Jr. and the woman at his home. Emergency responders pronounced Ghany Jr. dead at the scene shortly after the shooting, once his injuries proved immediately fatal.

    In the hours following the incident, authorities took a woman suspected of ties to the killing into custody. She is currently cooperating with investigative teams as they work to unpack the full sequence of events that led to the shooting. Detectives have not yet released a confirmed motive for the attack, and are still working through statements and evidence to piece together exactly what transpired.

    Notably, Wednesday’s killing is not the first violent attack to strike the Ghany family in recent months. Back in December 2024, Ghany Jr.’s stepmother Monica Ghany was killed in a targeted shooting that also injured his 20-year-old brother Matthew. That attack unfolded as the pair was driving along a major access road into San Fernando, a route commonly used by commuters leaving the city’s Ferry Terminal after traveling via water taxi. Investigators say the two had just left the San Fernando General Hospital minutes before the shooting, and were en route to their family home on Alexander Road when a second vehicle carrying gunmen approached from the opposite direction along the wharf road.

    Gunmen inside that vehicle fired multiple rounds directly into the driver’s side windshield of the Ghany vehicle. Multiple bullets struck Monica Ghany in the upper body, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Matthew suffered a gunshot wound to his right hand but survived the attack. The shooters fled the area at high speed immediately after the attack, and that case remains unsolved as of today.

    Multiple law enforcement units have been assigned to investigate Wednesday’s fatal shooting, including detectives from the Region Three Homicide Bureau of Investigations, the Southern Division Task Force, and the San Fernando Criminal Investigations Division.

  • WACTH: ABLP Leader Urges Voters to Renew ID Cards Ahead of April 30 Poll

    WACTH: ABLP Leader Urges Voters to Renew ID Cards Ahead of April 30 Poll

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — As the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda gears up for its upcoming general election, the head of the country’s long-standing major political party has issued an urgent public call for eligible voters to prioritize updating their voting documentation before polling day.

    Gaston Browne, leader of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), delivered the appeal to hundreds of gathered supporters during the official kickoff of his party’s election campaign, held at the local campaign hub People’s Place. The prominent politician focused heavily on voter preparedness, stressing that every eligible citizen’s ballot holds the power to shape the nation’s trajectory for the coming years.

    “Those of you who have not renewed your cards… do so immediately,” Browne stated during his address, doubling down on the critical need for voters to complete this administrative step as soon as possible.

    He went on to warn that putting off ID renewal can lead to unintended disenfranchisement, noting that voters who show up at polling stations with outdated identification will be barred from casting their ballots. With the election just weeks away, Browne urged citizens not to leave this requirement to the last minute. “Do not run any possibility of being disenfranchised inadvertently,” he added.

    Beyond pushing for ID updates, Browne also encouraged registered voters to plan to arrive at polling locations early on April 30, to avoid long lines or last-minute disruptions that could prevent them from participating.

    Browne’s call comes as election-related activities ramp up across the country, ahead of Nomination Day scheduled for April 13. Both independent electoral authorities and all competing political parties have aligned in urging eligible voters to complete all necessary registration and documentation steps well in advance to guarantee their right to vote. The country’s general election is officially set to take place across Antigua and Barbuda on April 30.

  • Miami woman killed in hit targeting Trinidadian businessman

    Miami woman killed in hit targeting Trinidadian businessman

    The idyllic Caribbean vacation destination of Sint Maarten has been rocked by a brutal premeditated double shooting that left a 29-year-old American tourist dead alongside a local businessman authorities believe was the intended target of the attack.

    Denisha Delancy, a Miami native who had traveled to the island to celebrate her birthday with her sister and a group of friends, became an unintended casualty of the targeted plot on March 2. The young woman had spent her trip relaxing on Sint Maarten’s famous beaches and exploring the island’s vibrant nightlife before the violent tragedy unfolded, just after she and 44-year-old Trinidadian businessman Quincy Damon Sylvester left a popular local nightclub.

    As the pair pulled away in their vehicle on Arlet Peters Road, unidentified attackers ambushed them, opening fire on the car. Both Delancy and Sylvester were killed instantly, and first responders pronounced both dead at the scene shortly after arriving.

    Investigators from Sint Maarten’s Major Crimes Team have since pieced together key details of the attack, drawing on surveillance footage captured from the nightclub. The video clearly shows multiple unknown individuals monitoring Sylvester’s movements in the hours leading up to the shooting, confirming the assault was carefully pre-planned. Law enforcement officials confirmed Delancy had no known connections to criminal activity, leading them to conclude she was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, caught in the crossfire of an attack meant solely for Sylvester. Public records identify Sylvester as the owner of a local PVC pipe business.

    Two days after the shooting, on March 4, authorities took one suspect into custody: a Trinidadian national identified only by the initials A.H. But the investigation remains far from closed, as the primary perpetrator and other co-conspirators believed to be involved in the plot are still at large. The case also underwent an official reclassification by the Major Crimes Team, which initially misidentified the incident as a traffic collision before upgrading it to a double homicide as evidence emerged.

    Investigators are now urging any members of the public who visited the area on the night of the attack, or who have any information related to the suspects or the planning of the shooting, to contact law enforcement immediately to help move the case forward.

  • Saint Lucia Reparations Committee slams Farage over proposed visa ban

    Saint Lucia Reparations Committee slams Farage over proposed visa ban

    A sharp diplomatic and political dispute has erupted after Nigel Farage, leader of the UK’s Reform Party, announced a controversial policy proposal that would bar entry to the United Kingdom for citizens of nations demanding reparations for the historical atrocities of transatlantic slavery and indigenous genocide — a list that explicitly includes the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia. The policy, released in an official party statement and amplified by Farage across his social media channels, has drawn fierce condemnation from Saint Lucia’s National Reparations Committee (NRC), which has labeled the stance short-sighted and rooted in historical hypocrisy. In a blistering official response, the NRC pointed out that countless current and former British political leaders, including Farage himself and other members of the UK’s ruling elite, have direct ancestral links to the transatlantic slave trade, a system that the United Nations has formally recognized as the worst crime against humanity in modern history. The committee also argued that Farage’s latest proposal is just one more addition to a decades-long political career built around stoking anti-immigrant sentiment and racial division, a pattern that stretches back to his time leading the UK Independence Party (UKIP), the key political force behind the successful Brexit campaign. Farage has long rejected the global push for slavery reparations, claiming that contemporary British citizens bear no financial or moral responsibility for atrocities committed centuries before their births. The NRC, however, framed Farage’s hostile visa proposal not as a reason to abandon the reparations fight, but as a catalyst to double down on global advocacy. The committee issued a call to action for people of African descent across the Caribbean and Commonwealth nations, urging them to strengthen the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’s ongoing campaign to compel the UK to pay what activists term the “Black Debt” — reparatory justice for former British West Indian colonies. Committee leaders emphasized that reparations for centuries of slavery and indigenous genocide are drastically overdue, and the global community can no longer delay holding former colonial powers accountable. During a pre-cabinet press briefing held earlier this week, Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre offered a measured response to the controversy, noting that aggressive rhetoric targeting former colonies is a common feature of far-right UK political platforms. Still, Pierre stressed that the nation would not back down from its demands for justice, stating: “We can’t lie down and die. We have to fight it.” The prime minister added that he remained hopeful the proposed policy would never be implemented, acknowledging that it would represent a deeply unfortunate escalation of tensions if the threat were carried out.

  • EY Suriname ondersteunt geboortezorg Sint Vincentius Ziekenhuis

    EY Suriname ondersteunt geboortezorg Sint Vincentius Ziekenhuis

    A leading global professional services firm, EY Suriname, has announced a targeted donation to Sint Vincentius Hospital to upgrade the institution’s Gynecology and Obstetrics Department. The financial contribution, which is earmarked to improve maternal care environments, forms a key part of the hospital’s ongoing Adopt A Room community improvement program.

    Launched in February 2024, the Adopt A Room initiative outlines a phased plan to fully renovate patient rooms used by expectant and new mothers before, during, and after childbirth. EY’s donation will directly fund critical upgrades to these high-use spaces, advancing the program’s core goal of building a safe, dignified care environment within a department that serves as a foundational hub for maternal and newborn health across the region.

    Representatives from EY Suriname noted that the donation aligns with the organization’s long-term corporate commitment to delivering measurable, sustainable social impact. This investment also intentionally advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, the global framework target focused on ensuring universal good health and well-being for all populations.

    Beyond upgrading physical facilities, the project is designed to deliver dual benefits: it will improve daily working conditions for clinical and care staff at the department, while also elevating overall comfort and positive care experiences for new mothers and their family members throughout the childbirth journey.

  • Burst water main floods homes in Beetham Gardens

    Burst water main floods homes in Beetham Gardens

    A catastrophic 36-inch water main rupture that struck on Sunday night has left multiple households in Beetham Gardens displaced, facing extensive property damage, and pleading for urgent assistance from local authorities and aid organizations. When local publication *Express* visited the flood-stricken neighborhood on Monday, residents recounted the sudden disaster that upended their quiet lives, describing the event as an unforeseen catastrophe that has turned their homes into uninhabitable spaces. One anonymous resident, speaking on condition of privacy, called the incident “chaotic and frightening”, recalling that the pipe split apart with surprising force, sending a continuous gush of water cascading into residential properties for more than 24 straight hours. At least 10 households have been directly impacted by the flooding, with nearly all properties in the immediate area suffering damage. “When the pipe burst, it was like a massive fountain pouring out water,” the resident explained. “We couldn’t even leave our homes safely, so we had to evacuate immediately. We tried to get our children out to stay with friends or family because the water was rising so quickly. All the homes here are small wooden structures, so there was nowhere to escape the flood. Water just kept flowing non-stop for over a day.” The resident added that the experience has left many families traumatized, as they watched their personal belongings destroyed by the rising floodwater. “You expect to feel safe and comfortable in your own home, with your kids,” the resident said. “But that all changed in an instant. Water came pouring in, every surface got soaked, everything we own is wet. There’s no way to feel at home here right now.” Multiple families have been forced to abandon their damaged properties entirely, as standing water and structural damage make staying impossible. Now, residents are publicly calling for targeted support to replace water-damaged belongings and repair structural damage to their homes. “We need help replacing furniture, building materials like plywood, anything people can give us,” the resident said. “We have kids here, and we’re desperate for any support right now. Many of our homes already have paint peeling off the walls from water damage, and there are so many other issues we’re dealing with. Any help at all makes a difference.” While the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) dispatched teams to address the leak, affected residents say they have received almost no direct outreach or support from agency representatives. “WASA showed up to fix the pipe, but no official representative has come to talk to us, to check on our families or see what damage we’re dealing with,” the resident said. “It would mean a lot just to know that someone cares about what we’re going through right now.” In an official statement released on Monday, WASA confirmed that the rupture occurred on the air valve welding of the transmission main, an issue that disrupted operations at the nearby El Socorro Booster Station. The service outage impacted water access for dozens of communities across the region, including Knaggs Hill, Picton II Reservoir, Black River, Barataria, Laventille, Port of Spain, Morvant, East Dry River, St Barbs, Gonzales, Long Circular, Dundonald Hill, Dibe, Woodbrook, St James, Cocorite, Belmont, Cascade and St Ann’s. WASA officials confirmed that emergency response protocols were immediately activated after the leak was reported. “In the interest of public safety and protecting broader infrastructure integrity, WASA teams immediately initiated emergency response protocols,” the statement read. “Crews are currently accessing and operating valves to dewater the affected 36-inch Booster Line in order to safely carry out full repairs.” According to the agency’s timeline, the El Socorro Booster Station was projected to resume operations at 50 percent capacity on Monday, with full 100 percent production restored by 8 p.m. Monday evening. For the displaced families of Beetham Gardens, however, the restoration of regional water service does little to address the damage to their homes and personal property, leaving them in limbo as they wait for support to rebuild.