Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Emmerton folk setback

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IT WAS DÉJÀ VU in the worst possible way for scores of Emmerton Lane residents yesterday.

Just like they did 14 months ago, The City folk turned up at the Supreme Court building hoping their civil suit against the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) would get off the ground.

And just like last February, they left a frustrated lot when the case had to be adjourned for the umpteenth time.

The Emmerton residents now claim that people involved in the lawsuit are dying, as one passed away this week, and they fear many families could be affected by death long before the case reaches a conclusion. (BA)

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