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The National Water and Sewerage Authority (Nawasa) has issued a public advisory following a significant sewer main breach in the Grand Anse area, near Excel Plaza. The incident occurred during ongoing pipe-laying works under the UKCIF Southern St George’s Water Supply Expansion Project. The breached sewer line, which transports sewage from the Morne Rouge catchment to the Maurice Bishop Highway, has caused leakage from three of Nawasa’s four pump stations in the Grand Anse system. Emergency repairs are currently in progress to mitigate environmental and public health risks.

The National Water and Sewerage Authority (Nawasa) has issued a public advisory regarding a significant disruption affecting the St. George’s Sewerage Network. The blockage, primarily caused by the improper disposal of foreign objects and excessive grease, has severely impacted the system’s efficiency and created operational challenges. Residents and commuters in the Green Bridge area may encounter unpleasant odours as a result of the ongoing issue.

Nawasa has swiftly mobilized its technical team to address the problem, deploying necessary resources to the site. Sewage disposal operations at the Green Bridge Disposal Facility have been temporarily halted to facilitate corrective measures. Over the coming days, the public can expect an increased presence of Nawasa personnel, including divers and specialized equipment, as efforts intensify to resolve the blockage.

The authority has urged the public to adhere to on-site precautionary measures and emphasized the importance of proper waste disposal practices. Indiscriminate disposal of grease, solid waste, and other materials into the sewer network not only disrupts the system but also adversely affects the broader community.

Nawasa has reassured the public that every effort is being made to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. The authority expressed gratitude for the community’s patience and cooperation during this challenging period.

In a remarkable display of environmental commitment and community spirit, the Grenada Fund for Conservation and the Sandals Foundation joined forces to lead this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD) on September 20. Over 50 volunteers, including students, Girl Guides, Scouts, Youth and Climate Ambassadors, and staff from Sandals Grenada Resort, gathered at Simon (Seamoon) Beach in St. Andrew to tackle marine pollution and safeguard the island’s precious marine ecosystems. The event, part of a global initiative, focused on solid waste management to improve water quality and protect aquatic habitats. The volunteers collected an impressive 1,134 pounds of trash, including 7,207 plastic bottles, clothing, household items, and more. Tyrone Buckmire, Founder of the Grenada Fund for Conservation, hailed the effort as one of their largest to date, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in environmental preservation. Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, underscored the critical role of marine ecosystems in providing sustenance, economic stability, and natural disaster protection. Beyond the one-day cleanup, the Sandals Foundation has been a leader in marine conservation for 16 years, supporting coral restoration, environmental education, and biodiversity projects. The Grenada Fund for Conservation has also benefited from four grants over the past six years, enabling initiatives like eco-tourism development and coastal restoration. This year’s ICCD not only revitalized Simon Beach but also inspired a broader movement for environmental sustainability in Grenada.

As World Teachers’ Day approaches on October 5, Jude Bartholomew, President of the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT), has urged the government to reinstate allowances for school principals that were eliminated following the enforcement of the latest collective bargaining agreement. Bartholomew emphasized the disparity in compensation, noting that principals were previously among the lowest-paid educators, earning less than regular teachers. During a press conference on September 29, 2025, he highlighted that while the union successfully negotiated higher pay grades for principals—elevating primary school principals from Grade H to I and secondary school principals from Grade I to J—the Ministry of Education subsequently removed their allowances. Bartholomew described this move as ‘unjust and unfair,’ calling for the restoration of these benefits in honor of World Teachers’ Day. The GUT plans to commemorate the occasion with an event at St John’s Anglican School on October 3. Additionally, Bartholomew advocated for compensation for teachers serving as acting principals and the payment of seniority allowances to qualified teachers who have completed college and passed three appraisals. He criticized successive administrations for failing to uphold this clause in the collective agreement, stressing that such payments should continue until a new pay structure is established.

The Traffic Department in Grenville has officially moved to a new location at the Grenville Bus Terminus, effective as of 9:00 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025. This relocation ensures that all services previously offered at the old site will now be accessible at the new address. Concurrently, the Grenville Police Station has also been relocated to the former MNIB building on Victoria Street. These changes aim to enhance operational efficiency and provide better service to the community. The Royal Grenada Police Force has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by these moves and has extended its gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during this transition. For further information or assistance, residents are encouraged to visit the new locations or contact the relevant authorities directly.