Ali orders three more pumps in move to save Black Bush Polder cattle

President Irfaan Ali (at right) meeting with residents in Black Bush Polder yesterday

On the ground in Lesbeholden, Black Bush Polder, President Irfaan Ali yesterday ordered that three pumps be added to the one currently located at Adventure in order to speed up the draining of the backlands, where farmers have collectively lost hundreds of cows already.

“We expect them to be here on Monday, they’re going to bring those pumps from other areas to help them here on Monday”, Ali assured during a meeting with farmers.