Forbes pledges reliable water for D3 within 90 days of a PLM gov’t
Forbes
People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) candidate for the Third District, Clifton Forbes, has pledged to secure a consistent water supply for his district within the first 90 days of a PLM government, if the problem remains unresolved before the next general election.
Speaking at a meet-and-greet in Sea Cows Bay last Saturday, October 17, Forbes described the district’s water situation as an emergency and promised to work with his party’s team to address it.
“I will work with my team to ensure that water flows consistently to the people of my district within the first 90 days of a PLM government,” Forbes said. “It must be resolved urgently. I trust that it will be resolved before the next election.”
Forbes’ commitment follows a similar pledge by PLM leader Mark Vanterpool. Just last month, Vanterpool promised a new water plant in Sea Cows Bay within three months of his party winning office, reducing the area’s dependence on the Paraquita Bay facility.
Vanterpool said moving water across the mountain to Sea Cows Bay had remained a persistent challenge. He advocated desalination plants serving individual districts and identified container-sized units as an option.
Forbes did not outline the technical arrangements or costs of delivering his 90-day commitment during Saturday’s address. At the outset, he told supporters that he would present fuller details of his district proposals later.
Beyond water, he identified affordable and accessible healthcare, education and employment opportunities among his priorities. He also called for urgent action on smoke, garbage and derelict vehicles in the Third District.
“I am committed to working with experts, community leaders, and stakeholders to develop practical and innovative solutions,” Forbes said.
Forbes told supporters that he retired from public service in 2019 and entered the construction industry after a career in technical and vocational education. He also outlined his involvement in youth sport, cultural activities and community clean-ups.
“I want to improve water services, support families in need, and make our district a place where everyone is seen and valued,” he told the gathering.
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My former Auto teacher, don’t make promises you can’t keep, the grasshopper who is the head of your party was minister for 8 years and did nothing to improve the water situation in the territory, it will take more than 90 days to get a full assessment of the situation. What you can say is temporary solutions will be considered in the 90 days, so please, Stop it!
Vincent also told us in VG give him same time to divide cargo, passengers dock now nearly eight years. Wow
its a shame that after 20 years of fraser we can’t have something as basic as water 24 hours a day, that’s a big failure on his part
And still time after time Frazer is voted back in. Therefore, it is safe to say the population of D3 does not want constat flowing water.
Is them voters from St Thomas, why Mr Frazer always capture the 3rd.
you see why I gonna keep outta politics….????? mama say promises are a comfort to a fool
this is major news for the third district. I wonder why the yellow site DID NOT put it up there???? That boy is just too one sided.
TITO!!!! lol
It’s an easy fix, just do some simple research. A water plant can be commissioned in a matter of weeks. All they need to do is replace the plant that was across from Fraser Inc., recommission the distribution from the BVIEC operation and upgrade the plant in Apple Bay, problem solved.
Poor fraser.
I now coming to terms with the fact that D3 will have atleast 4 candidates. Talk about vote splitting
The residents of the 3rd should have already taken to the streets and demand the government to restore consistent basic water supply long ago.
These basic utilities: electricity, water, etc., are today accepted and must be demanded as part of our basic human and civil rights.
We accept too little from our government and that is why we are being taken advantage of, year in, year out.
This Must Stop! We Must Demand More from Our Elected Representatives! If They Can’t Deliver, Kick Them Out!
Why do we have to be pushed to the point of no return, like France now in crisis.
We Must Demand More. Demand Action! Elections Do Matter!
The Electorate then votes you in and then what will happen after that? They won’t be able to vote you out while you sit in The HOA with chestirecat smile on face.
Now this must be the dumbest statement I heard in a long time in politics.. This guy dont even know if he will be a minister r what. People say anything these days.
Doesn’t D3 need a Race Track paid for with Forbes own money before we start worrying about water, roads, crime, missing schools, lack of ambulances, and hospital equipment and a missing roof and missing $millions.
He can’t hold ministry I sticking with Willock
Aaron will beat him and julian willock wins the race