No water, no garbage collection in Angels

THE EDITOR, Sir:

Would someone explain to the residents of Angels Estate Phase 1, St Catherine, what are the reasons for our being without a consistent supply of water and why garbage is only collected once per month?

I would like to emphasise that those are basic human needs. We have been without the precious commodity for the better part of this year.

In June of this year, I was pursued by a representative of the St Catherine Parish Council (Municipal Corporation) by phone; and she went to my home demanding to meet with me for outstanding Property Taxes.

A notice was left advising that if I did not pay over outstanding taxes, I would have to attend the Petty Session Court three weeks after, or a warrant would have been issued for my arrest.

Well, to avoid embarrassment this was quickly paid over. So my question is, now that my taxes have been paid, why is it that there is no water in my pipes, and my garbage is not being collected regularly?

I can testify to the fact that having your political representative living in your scheme is no guarantee that your basic needs is going to be given preferred treatment, as is the case.

Can you imagine that as a woman I am forced to reduce my bathing to once a day, or whenever possible? This is absolutely unacceptable!

Come on NWC, NWA, cut out this nonsense at once! We deserve and demand better!

Frustrated Resident

Angels Estate