Cabinet approves additional $500 million towards drought mitigation efforts

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Water Minister Matthew Samuda says Cabinet has approved an additional $500 million to respond to the drought impacting the island. The Minister made the statement, as he toured phase three of the Munroe Wellington pipeline project, yesterday. According to Mr Samuda, $200 million will go to members of parliament, while the rest of the money, […]

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Cabinet approves additional $500 million towards drought mitigation efforts

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