12/08/2026
A Call for Urgent Attention to Our Roads – St. Helena/Matelot
We acknowledge and appreciate the ongoing works being undertaken for the development and betterment of St. Helena/Matelot. However, residents are increasingly concerned about the deteriorating condition of the only main access road into and out of our community.
The heavy-duty trucks transporting materials to construction sites are placing significant pressure on the roadway. Residents are therefore suggesting that, where possible, smaller and lighter trucks be used to help minimize further damage while allowing development to continue.
With the rainy season already upon us, the situation can quickly become worse, affecting residents, motorists, schoolchildren, workers, emergency access and tourism.
We want to make it clear that this is not about political propaganda or point-scoring. Similar concerns were raised under the previous government, and our position remains the same: when our people and community are affected, we must speak up.
We are appealing to the relevant authorities to hear our plea, assess the situation and provide the necessary materials to repair and stabilize the affected sections of the road before further deterioration occurs. We are not asking for anything extravagant a little intervention now can prevent a much bigger problem later.
We are not engineers, but we are residents who use this road every day. We may not have all the technical answers, but we believe good sense must prevail.
Development is important, but so is protecting the infrastructure that connects our people. Let us work together, not divided by politics, but united by our responsibility to the people of St. Helena/Matelot. 🇹🇹