Photo Caption: File photo of the then newly renovated Bath Stream.
Published: Friday 5th May 2017
By: T. J. Chapman
Charlestown, Nevis – Nevisians and tourists alike enjoy the theraputic benefits of the springs on a daily basis. The Hot Bath is among one of Nevis’ greatest national treasures.
Photo Caption: Stream at the Hot Springs
However, the latest developments on island have been worrying visitors and locals alike. Senator Powell of the Nevis Reformation Party highlighted by way of photos on Facebook the unsightly Hot Bath Springs in Nevis.
Photo Caption: Frontal view of a pool at the Bath Springs
The pools require cleaning as moss and deposits of silt and garbage have caused discoloration in the water.
Photo Caption: Silt, Garbage and Moss in one of the streams at the Bath Springs
Powell said, “yesterday, a friend insisted that I visit the hot bath and look at the condition. For the record, the NRP started major renovations and enhancements of the Bath stream back in 2011/12”. Powell said “at that time, a number of CCM supporters said we were “destroying the Bath Stream”. On assuming office in 2013, the now government continued the work but because the continuation was done by them it was no longer destruction but “beautification”.
Photo Caption: A stream at the Hot Springs
According to Senator Powell, three tour buses with a total of 10 or 12 tourists came with their passengers. Powell said “not one did more than dip a foot into the water to test the temperature of the pool; and none ventured down to the mossy stream itself”.
With Tourism being the leading economic industry on Nevis with an emphasis on the upscale market, the upkeep of the environs at the Hot Water Springs located in Bath has become rather disturbing to many residents and visitors alike.
Several citizens are of the view that the upkeep of the Hot Water Springs should be addressed immediately.
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