Residents of Bartica, like other parts of the country, are currently experiencing a water shortage owing to the dry weather. However, this has been compounded, they believe, by a mishap with the pump system. According to reports, the situation has been ongoing for a few days and will become much worse if water is not supplied by today.
Speaking to Stabroek News, resident Winston Miller said that while he is away from Bartica and has been for the past two days, he is aware of the present condition. This, he said, was raised with the relevant authorities a few days ago and based on that discussion, he believes the cause of the present situation is the possibility of an upgrade to the water system in preparation for township.
But another resident, Balram (only name given) said even if this were the
