Prime Minister speaks to tourism interests on water situation 

Published on March 9, 2026

The tourism private sector has welcomed the Prime Minister’s direct engagement and leadership during a high-level meeting held on March 4, 2026, to address the urgent water supply challenges intensified during the current dry season.

While the situation is placing real strain on tourism operations and the domestic needs of team members, stakeholders left Wednesday’s meeting encouraged by a clear, solutions-focused path forward and a shared commitment to action.

The meeting, convened at the invitation of the Prime Minister, brought together senior Government leadership and key water-sector decision-makers, including Honourable Keithson Hermine Charles Minister for Physical Development and Public Utilities, Honourable Wayne D. Girard Minister for Economic Development and Youth Economy, and Honourable John Paul Estephane, Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage.

Also in attendance were the Chairman of the Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) Mr. Trevor Louisy, the CEO of WASCO Mrs. Zilta George-Leslie, and Permanent Secretaries from the Ministries of Tourism and Public Utilities.

Representing the tourism private sector were stakeholders from hotels and tourism service providers, who used the opportunity to place immediate concerns and practical ideas on the table aimed at limiting disruption to business operations, protecting the visitor experience, and reducing hardship for employees and their families.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to establish a working group that will meet on Friday, March 6, 2026, to craft implementation schedules and define financial and resource requirements for priority projects.