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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (foreground), turns on the tap to officially commission into service the Hopeton to Waltham Pipeline Project in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing the moment (from left) are National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for St. Elizabeth and Manchester, Jermaine Jackson; Former Custos of Manchester, Sally Porteous (partially hidden); Member of Parliament, Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips; and Councilor for the Mandeville Division, Jones Oliphant.

Over 5,000 Mandeville Residents Benefitting from Pipeline Project

More than 5,000 residents of Mandeville, Manchester, now have reliable access to portable water following the completion of the Hopeton to Waltham Pipeline Project. Undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC) at a cost of more than $123 million, the...

Ground Broken for $147.8M Santa Cruz Bypass Water Project

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a press conference at the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) Corporate Office in Kingston on Saturday (June 6). Att right is Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

NWC Restores Major Water Systems Following Islandwide Electricity Blackout

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during the recent Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) in Japan.

Jamaica Urges Global Support for SIDS to Advance Blue Economies

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses residents during the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a water catchment tank in Stepney, St. Ann,

Multi-Agency Initiative to Assess Hurricane-Damaged Water Systems in St. Ann

Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

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NWC Ramps Up Preparation for 2026 Hurricane Season

The National Water Commission (NWC) is ramping up preparation for the upcoming 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, drawing on major lessons learned from the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa in 2025, to strengthen the agency’s resilience and response capacity. Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Herman Fagan, highlighted at a recent JIS Think Tank that, based on the Commission’s...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the groundbreaking and contract signing ceremony for the $140 million catchment tank project in Stepney, St. Ann on May 22.

4 weeks ago Water

Ground Broken For $140 Million Catchment Tank In Stepney, St. Ann

Residents of Stepney in St. Ann will soon have more reliable access to potable water following the groundbreaking and contract signing for a rainwater catchment tank on Friday (May 22). The $140 million project will include the installation of a 180,000-gallon concrete tank by Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). Construction is slated to begin on June 1, 2026, and is...

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

4 weeks ago Water

NWC Undertaking Major Capital Projects to Strengthen Water Supply

The National Water Commission (NWC) is undertaking several major capital projects aimed at reducing non revenue water (NRW), while enhancing supply reliability and expanding national access to the commodity. These projects include the completion of the new Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant, the continuation of the Western Water Resilience Programme, the Ferry to Rock Pond Water Supply Improvement Project, the...

Distribution Team Leader at National Water Commission, St. Mary, Everton Davis.

4 weeks ago Water

NWC Repairing Leaks In St. Mary

National Water Commission (NWC) customers in St. Mary are being assured that reported leaks will be attended to in the shortest possible time, with major areas and essential services taking priority. Distribution Team Leader at NWC St. Mary, Everton Davis, updated Tuesday’s (May 19) Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation on when several of...

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, May 12.

1 month ago Water

NWC Upgrading Key Infrastructure

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advancing upgrades and targeted assessments of major water and sewerage infrastructure, with an investment plan that is focused on improving resilience, treatment capacity, and continuity of service. Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr, informed a JIS Think Tank on May 12, that several projects are under way in and around the Corporate Area...

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Over 98 Per Cent of NWC Customers Reconnected Post-Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has now restored service to more than 98 per cent of customers who were without water supply, following disruptions caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr informed a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (May 12), that this restoration comes amid significant damage sustained to the...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), examines a seashell being shown by Outreach Officer at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in St. Ann, Jason Grant, during the North East St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair, held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8. Looking on is Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann Parish Manager, Tedroy Gordon (right).

1 month ago Water

Improved Water Supply Coming to St. Ann Communities

Several communities in St. Ann are expected to benefit from improved water supply as the Government advances infrastructure projects aimed at reducing service disruptions. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided the update during the North East St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair, held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8. He...