Honorable Otis Morris, Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation, Broadcasting, Energy and Utilities, and Telecommunications Commission accompanied by Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Fredrico Johnson were among officials from around the region who attended The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association 31st Annual Conference and Exhibition.
The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) is a regional non-governmental organization established by an Act of Parliament in Trinidad & Tobago in 1991.
The CWWA is a grouping of water, wastewater, and solid waste professionals in the public and private sectors. CWWA brings together the water and sanitation community in the Caribbean towards the protection of public health and the promotion of sustainable development. Through collective leadership, CWWA positively influences advancements in technology, education, science, management, and country and regional policies in the water and sanitation field.
The conference allowed the team to meet with various vendors as well as regional experts to discuss best practices and be introduced to innovations within the Industry which will enhance the production of clean potable water for persons that are in dire need.
Hon. Otis Morris, Minister of Home Affairs, commenting on the event said “It was an honor to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at this year’s conference which gave me the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialog with my Ministerial colleagues from around the region. During this forum, it was realized that the challenges that we face regarding Water within our country, especially on the sister islands are not unique to us and can be seen regionally. We got a chance to Discuss with the Caribbean Development Bank and other key agencies how we can rectify the issue of getting clean and safe potable water to every household within the region.
I would like to also take this time to thank the Bahamian Government for the great hospitality received during our visit.”
