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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left) breaks ground for the Castleton Pipeline Project, in St. Mary on Friday (May 16). Also participating are (from left) Regional Manager for National Water Commission North East, Richard Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Herman Fagan; State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn and Councillor for the Castleton Division, Lenford Danvers. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left) breaks ground for the Castleton Pipeline Project, in St. Mary on Friday (May 16). Also participating are (from left) Regional Manager for National Water Commission North East, Richard Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Herman Fagan; State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn and Councillor for the Castleton Division, Lenford Danvers. The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary.

$25-million Castleton Pipeline Project to Benefit Over 3000 Residents

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday (May 16) broke ground to signal the official commencement of work on the Castleton Pipeline Project in St Mary. The project is being undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC)...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

NWC Offices to Open on Saturdays in May to Facilitate Amnesty Programme
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the $1.2-billion Munroe Road to Seaview Avenue Pipeline Project in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 14). Also participating are (from left) Vice President of Engineering and Capital Projects at the National Water Commission (NWC), Garth Jackson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson, and Managing Director of Bacchus Engineering Works Limited, Robert Bacchus. The project is being implemented by the NWC.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the $1.2-billion Munroe Road to Seaview Avenue Pipeline Project in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 14). Also participating are (from left) Vice President of Engineering and Capital Projects at the National Water Commission (NWC), Garth Jackson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Minister of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson, and Managing Director of Bacchus Engineering Works Limited, Robert Bacchus. The project is being implemented by the NWC.

Ground Broken for $1.2b Munroe Road to Seaview Avenue Pipeline Project
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC's Marescaux Road office in Kingston on May 13. Dr. Holness is joined by (from left) Managing Director, Isuzu Jamaica, Jeffrey Panton; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

NWC Gets 30 New Pickup Trucks To Support Operational Activities
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the Mount Prospect water storage tank in St. Andrew West Rural, on May 8.
Economic Growth & Job CreationVision 2030Water

Several Major Infrastructure Projects to Improve Access to Potable Water

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has outlined several major upcoming water infrastructure projects to improve access to potable water across the island. Speaking at the recent commissioning ceremony for the Mount Prospect water storage tank in St. Andrew West Rural, Mr. Samuda said the Government is currently engaged in more...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), applauds during the commissioning of a 50,000-gallon steel tank in Mount Prospect, St. Andrew on Thursday (March 8), which will bring reliable access to potable water to residents of several communities. He is joined by Minister of State for National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) and National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Vice President of Operations, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis.
Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

650 St. Andrew West Rural Households to Benefit from 50,000-Gallon Water Tank

Some 650 households across several communities in St. Andrew West Rural now have reliable access to potable water following the commissioning into service of the Mount Prospect (Mount Airy) Water Tank Replacement Project. The 50,000-gallon water tank, which represents investment of $47 million by the National Water Commission (NWC), will benefit residents of Mount Prospect, New Garden, Golden Spring, Mount...
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Press ReleaseWater

NWC Amnesty Enters Final Month

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reminding all customers that its Amnesty Programme is now in its fifth and final month, with offerings for both Residential and Commercial customers. This final period of time presents the last chance for eligible customers to take full advantage of generous debt relief and reconnection incentives designed to restore service and support financial recovery....
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Environmental Officer at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Orlando Thomas, points to a water quality atlas, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Water

WRA Completes Water Quality Assessment of Black River Watershed

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has successfully completed a detailed water quality assessment of the Black River Watershed Management Unit. This study, which evaluated approximately 17 sites, aimed to better understand the impact of both man-made and natural influences on the watershed. Environmental Officer at the WRA, Orlando Thomas, told JIS News that the findings of the assessment are significant...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, savours a sip of water while delivering the keynote address during the commissioning of phase one of the Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project at Barrett Town All Age School in St. James on Thursday (April 10).
Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

Prime Minister Officially Commissions Phase One of Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (April 10), officially commissioned phase one of the Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project in St. James. Addressing residents, business interests and other stakeholders at Barrett Town All Age School, Dr. Holness said the facility, which will enhance the quality of life for residents, underscores the Government’s commitment to inclusive...
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Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda
Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

Minister Outlines Importance of Water and Government’s Commitment to Ensure Access by All

The annual observance of World Water Day highlights the critical role of water in communities across the island and underscores the Government's commitment to ensuring that all Jamaicans have full access to this necessary resource. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, at the recent observance at William...
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