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WSD Invests in Personnel Training to Strengthen Desalination Operations

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (Public Infrastructure News) – The Saint Kitts Water Services Department (WSD) is benefitting from technical training in seawater desalination equipment this week at the Basseterre Desalination Plant (BDP). The multi-day session is being facilitated by technology company Danfoss through its representative Rob Pugh and his team. Public Infrastructure News spoke with Rob about the training session on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. BDP Supervisor Francis...
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Watch Now: Minister Konris Maynard Delivers Key Speech at Commissioning Ceremony of the Basseterre Desalination Plant

Basseterre, St. Kitts (Public Infrastructure News) - On Tuesday, February 24, 2025, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis commissioned the Basseterre Desalination Plant during a ceremony marking the beginning of the nation’s transition from water scarcity to water security. The ceremony featured prominent guests, including Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Terrance Drew, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, other members of...
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Commissioning of the Basseterre Desalination Plant Signals New Era of Water Security

Basseterre, St. Kitts (Public Infrastructure News) - On Tuesday, February 24, 2025, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will officially commission the Basseterre...
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Official Commissioning Ceremony of the Basseterre Desalination Plant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Official Commissioning Ceremony of the Basseterre Desalination Plant Basseterre, Saint Kitts — The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities is pleased to...
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Ministry of Public Infrastructure Hosts Successful Town Hall Meeting on Desalination

(MoPIUEDT NEWS, Basseterre, St. Kitts) - The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Domestic Transport hosted a productive Town Hall Meeting on Desalination,...
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WSD Plant Supervisor Confirms Basseterre Desalination Plant in Advanced Stages

Basseterre, St. Kitts (MoPIEUDT NEWS) - Francis Zelaya, Plant Supervisor at the St. Kitts Water Services Department (WSD), informed the general public of the...
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Construction of the Basseterre Desalination Plant Progresses as the Fusing of Intake Lines Begins

Basseterre, St. Kitts (MoPIEUDT NEWS) - On Monday, April 7, 2025, MoPIEUDT News returned to the Basseterre Desalination Plant to check in with the...
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WSD Tackles Water Crisis Head-on With Groundbreaking of Second Desalination Plant in 4 Months

Basseterre, St. Kitts (MoPIEUDT NEWS) - As the island grapples with decreased rainfall by approximately 20% over the last ten years, an expanding housing...
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