PNP calls for urgent action on drought

The People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for the government to move immediately to make additional sums available to municipal corporations to respond to the drought situation.

The PNP says it has noted the allocation earlier this month of $30 million to the Catherine, Clarendon, St Elizabeth, St Mary and Portland municipal corporations in response to the issue.

The party says reports suggest that the situation is more acute than was described and more widespread.

That's why Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government Dr Angela Brown Burke is calling for additional financial assistance.

Brown Burke is also urging all members of parliament, as requested, to submit an estimate of what may be needed to satisfy demands.

“Further, we ask all municipal corporations to meet urgently to review the situation in the Municipality. Where members of parliament and councillors are not from the same political party, it will require greater care and collaboration,” she said.

“Let’s not fail our citizens. Let’s grasp the opportunity for MPs and councillors to work together, as elected leaders, to provide water to residents for basic needs.” Brown Burke added.

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