50 years of water woes: time for change

THE EDITOR, Madam:

Five years have passed since I last wrote about the pressing issues plaguing our country, particularly the water shortage crisis affecting our catchment areas. Despite the passing of time, little to no improvement has been made, begging the question: is our government genuinely committed to addressing these systemic problems? With the general election on the horizon, one wonders if the governing party is serious about winning the election.

Albert Einstein aptly posited, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” For over 50 years, we’ve endured water shortages, yet our approach remains stagnant. The population has grown, but the National Water Commission’s infrastructure hasn’t kept pace – a clear case of ineptitude, or rather, madness.

I implore our government to practise introspection and reassess its approach. We need meaningful solutions, not temporary fixes. Our future depends on it. The question remains: will our government rise to the challenge, or will we continue down this path of insanity?

To address this crisis, I suggest the government provide water tanks and plumbers to install them forthwith at a concessionary rate. For those who cannot afford the upfront costs, perhaps the venture could be facilitated by a National Housing Trust (NHT) loan, administered by the NHT.

HANDEL JOHNSON