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VIDEO STORY: The Unsung Heroes of Our Streets | A Call for Recognition

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By Shermain Bique-Charles
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Garbage collectors, or sanitary workers, play a vital but often overlooked role in maintaining community cleanliness and public health.

Their work is essential for preventing health risks and ensuring urban living remains sustainable. Despite their importance, they rarely receive recognition for their contributions.

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Shermain Bique-Charles

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Shermain Bique-Charles is an accomplished journalist with over 24 years of dynamic experience in the industry. Renowned for her exceptional storytelling and investigative skills, she has garnered numerous awards that highlight her commitment to journalistic integrity and excellence. Her work not only informs but also inspires, making her a respected voice in the field.

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Comments (6)

  • Unruly One May 15, 2025, 12:08 AM

    Yes indeed they are real unsung heroes

  • Rhea May 14, 2025, 11:48 PM

    Lovely n truthful. Let’s be minded that job is job

  • Antigua Surf May 14, 2025, 11:47 PM

    Too often these guys are pushed to the side as nasty or untidy workers. Let’s imagine these guys on swinging on a regular day to ensure that our garbages are picked up. How will we as citizens react? Let’s remember the risk these jobs taste

  • Juju Bee May 14, 2025, 8:26 PM

    My only issue with sanitation workers is the lack of protective gear. They should take more pride in protecting themselves

  • Romeo May 14, 2025, 8:17 PM

    Sometimes we look down on them and their bank accounts are fat. The importance of these people are always overlooked. We even roll our eyes when we see them. They are the real heros

  • Keeping it real. May 14, 2025, 7:49 PM

    I have never and will never look down on them. I always respect their effort. And I appreciate them for all that they had done and are still do it.

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