Latest update April 16th, 2026 4:35 PM
APNU blames regional administration for flooding
A Partnership For National Unity Regional Councillor, Prince Shepherd, who like many other Essequibians are affected by flooding, since Thursday said that if the Region Two Administration had put certain measures in place and were equipped with sufficient pumps to prevent the excessive water resulting from two days of rainfall and clogged up kokers, the situation could have be avoided or contained.
“They claim that they are always preparing but they are creating the problem.” Shepherd explained that unless pumps are installed in the Region, residents would continue to suffer, especially whenever it rains persistently. He said from his research it was revealed that the sluice at Devonshire Castle/Hampton Court, Lima and Three Friends are not working for almost two years now.
Shepherd said that since Thursday, his kitchen garden and his fowl pen are under water. He said that he has been experiencing a steady inflow of water. He also said that the water keeps coming back every night and nothing is being done to improve the current situation.
“A lot of people lost things and no one coming and telling us anything.”
Giving an update on the current situation, Region Two Chairman, Parmanand Persaud, said that they have managed to get the sluices at Devonshire Castle, Windsor Castle/Hampton Court, Lima and Anna Regina to work.
Persaud said that additionally, the Region is currently making efforts to acquire another backup pump which would be placed at Windsor Castle.
The Region Two Administration was forced to suspend classes at the Anna Regina Multilateral School until the water receded. Students who are housed in the dorms were sent home until further notice.
Residents in low-lying areas and on farmlands between Capoey and Lima on the Essequibo Coast were severely affected.
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