Water Crisis Nearing Resolution, Says GG Rodney Williams
Antigua and Barbuda’s long-standing water challenges are reportedly closer to being resolved, with APUA now producing more than 11 million gallons of desalinated water daily an increase from just 3.5 million gallons in 2014.
The update came during the 2026 Speech from the Throne, where Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams acknowledged centuries of drought on the island and praised the Public Utilities Minister for “triumphing” over the nation’s water woes.
The Government says Cuban engineers are currently addressing storage deficiencies, while China has committed to assisting with nationwide re-piping.
Although more work remains, Sir Rodney said the country is “nearing a solution to historical water woes.”
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