Moblissa residents signal need for electricity, water, better roads
Electricity and potable water for residents of Moblissa on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway is a dream which many have been waiting on for years, and would change their current reality for the better.
These needs were called for during an interview with the media on Friday, where some persons from the community outlined pressing necessities.
For Roxanne Smart, electricity is a major factor for many. While she has solar panels, many cannot afford such an investment. As such, she called for Government’s assistance.
Moblissa Resident: Debra Cornelius-Todd
Smart shared, “Most of the persons here are using solar. If they can give us solar, we would be happy for that. Personally, I had to buy my own to get electricity. Some persons batteries not working and some cannot afford it. If the Government can look into that matter, we would be grateful for it.”
While there is an existing well, only a few benefit, due to the scattered nature of houses and vast open lands.
Debra Cornelius-Todd, another resident of Moblissa, called for their respective land titles, potable water and better roads.
Moblissa Resident: Roxanne Smart
She explained that due to the current condition of the road network, residents pay hefty fares to taxi operators.
“We, the residents here, need our own land title. We need drinking water and a proper road. Right now, residents are facing it with the roads. With the taxi drivers, we have to pay $4000 and $5000 just because the bricks on the roads are destroying car tires,” Todd highlighted.
A school bus was given to the community by the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, she added, but said this was apparently relocated to another area. Since then, the students have found it difficult to traverse to school and are often late.
“One day I was heading to Triumph. It was after 09:00h and school children of Moblissa was on the road. Buses pass and leave them right there. It was so sad. We need the bus back now for the children’s sake and pensioners.”
Moblissa is a farming and agricultural community that is home to a few hundred persons. (G12)
