Dear Minister Lowe
Barbados experienced a severe drought in the first half of 2010.
For more than six months not a drop of rain fell from our skies; in fact, we were cautioned to conserve and save water lest our aquifers ran dry. All Barbadians were encouraged to make preparations in the face of what promised to be an arid season.
All Barbadians, it appears, except you, Dr Denis Lowe, Minister in charge of Water Resources and Drainage (i.e. Minister of the Water Authority and so on)!
While we were installing water tanks, and shutting off pipes, the ministry that you lead was doing nothing except enjoying the sunshine. Continue reading