This country is getting closer to new water and electricity rates.<br /><br />As the rate review process is at the consultative stage.<br /><br />Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales is seeking to assure customers there are programmes in place to help people, who have trouble paying their bills.<br /><br />And, he says, he'll ask WASA to extend its amnesty programme.<br /><br />Rynessa Cutting tells us more.