Release From Paul Patmore, July 27, 2025
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| Paul Patmore speaking with residents. |
Trelawny, Jamaica — The residents of Stewart Town in Trelawny have been grappling with a severe water shortage for nearly two months, with no end in sight. Despite the ongoing crisis, there has been little concrete action to address the urgent needs of the community.
Over the past eight weeks, residents have faced daily hardships as they struggle to access clean water for drinking, cooking, and sanitation. The situation has worsened, leaving many households dependent on limited water supplies and unsafe sources.
While some political figures have been making headlines, the community’s calls for practical solutions remain unanswered. South Trelawny Member of Parliament, Marisa Dalrymple, has been seen erecting thousands of dollars worth of billboards and flags throughout the constituency. While these efforts may promote visibility, they have done little to alleviate the immediate water crisis.
Community members have voiced their frustration, urging MP Dalrymple to prioritize tangible assistance specifically, the trucking of water directly into their communities. Many argue that such measures could provide immediate relief and ease the pressure on residents who are suffering without access to basic necessities.
Meanwhile, the People's National Party (PNP) candidate for Trelawny, Paul Patmore, has voiced strong criticism of the current representation. He stated, “The lack of proper leadership and action from our current MP is unacceptable. It’s time for Marisa Dalrymple to step aside and allow someone who genuinely cares for the people to represent Stewart Town and the wider community. The residents deserve more than just symbolic gestures they need real solutions now.
As the water crisis persists, community leaders and residents continue to call for urgent intervention from government authorities. The time for empty promises has passed; what Stewart Town needs now is decisive action to restore access to clean, reliable water.
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I have to agree with Patmore on this one....the parish of trelawny is supplying water to other parishes as far as Hanover.... the people in the south of the parish continue to suffer for the precious commodity that originates in this section of the parish....this is a absolute disgrace...the jlp has taken the loyalty vote in this section of the parishfor granted...shame shame
ReplyDeleteWater availability has more to do with climate science than with politics. What action, if any, is being taken by either party? Does either party have a plan to take steps to adopt climate resilient measures to conserve water or to produce water? Are we looking at covered agriculture or are we depending on rain? Rain is not irrigation. Furthermore, under global warming, rain can do more harm to crops if appropriate measures are not implemented.
ReplyDeleteAre we still burning to clear land for agriculture? Are we harnessing and storing rain water when there is a shower? Are we using grass to cover the soil to reduce evaporation? What is RADA doing to introduce farmers to climate resilient measures? Are farmers using hydroponic practices? Maybe a collaborative approach can go a far way in finding solutions to the water woes than to think one politician can do any better than the other.