Cabinet Sub Committee On WASA Holds First Meeting

The Cabinet Sub Committee established to examine the operations of the Water and Sewerage Authority,(WASA), held its first meeting on Tuesday at the Ministry's Head Office in St. Clair. The Sub Committee viewed and listened to an expansive presentation by the Ministry's technocrats, regarding the operations of WASA. The initial discussions focused on the state of the water sector in Trinidad and Tobago, as compared to the country's regional and global partners. The Sub Committee is chaired by Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales and comprises Energy Minister, Senator Franklin Khan, Housing Minister Penelope Beckles, and Minister of Social Development and Family Services, Senator Donna Cox. The Committee will meet next Tuesday, when it is expected to meet with the Chairman and Board of WASA.