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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the official commissioning of a 500-kilowatt emergency mobile power generation unit in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Sunday (January 25).

NWC Restores 95 Per Cent of Water Supply After Hurricane Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has restored 95.2 per cent of water supply to customers, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, stated that while Jamaica is in the final...

Information, Records and Communications Manager at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Odean Senior.

WRA to Host Inaugural ‘Value of Water 2 Me’ Exhibition on January 30

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on January 13.

Government to Expand Protected Areas by 30% by 2030

Public Relations Specialist at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, addresses a recent JIS 'Think Tank', providing details on the Commission’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

Irrigation Services Restored to 98% of Customers

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third from right), looks on as Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green (right), points to the destruction of the Black River Market in St. Elizabeth caused by Hurricane Melissa. Occasion was a tour of the area on Thursday (December 18), by a delegation from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). From left are Programme Manager for Programming and Country Engagement (PACE) at the Fund, Jihyea Kim; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Wayne Robertson; Executive Director of the FRLD, Ibrahima Cheikh Diong; and Acting Principal Director in the Climate Change Branch, Omar Alcock.

Jamaica Leveraging International Partnerships in Rebuilding Effort

Public Education Specialist with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston. Listening is Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the NIC, Rohan Stewart.

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NIC Urges Residents Not To Interfere With Canals

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is reminding the public that it is an offence to dump garbage, swim in, take water from or interfere with water from its open canal system. Public Education Specialist with the Commission, Christeen Forbes, said the open canal system is critical for providing water to farmers. “We want to create a link so persons can...

Content Creation and Development Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon, provides update on the entity

1 month ago Water

NWC Makes Steady Progress in Water Restoration Effort

The National Water Commission (NWC) continues to make steady progress in its water-restoration effort, following recent disruptions caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on December 15, Content Creation and Development Manager at the NWC, Andrew...

Acting Chief Public Health Inspector, Sherika Lewis

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St. James Residents Urged to Avoid Unsafe Water Sources

As residents in St. James continue to rely on alternative water sources following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Chief Public Health Inspector, Shericka Lewis, is warning that several springs and water sources across the parish remain unsafe for consumption. Ms. Lewis informed that warning signs have been erected at several locations, clearly indicating that the water is unsafe and should...

Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon.

2 months ago Water

NWC Extends MSME Amnesty to Dec. 31

The National Water Commission (NWC) is encouraging micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of its amnesty, which has been extended to December 31, 2025. The initiative is intended to give these entities an opportunity to clear their outstanding water bills and restore their accounts with the Commission. It was originally scheduled for September 1 to November 30,...

Content Creation and Development Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon

2 months ago Water

NWC Restores Supply to 83.2% of Customers

To date, 83.2 per cent of National Water Commission (NWC) customers have had their service restored, since the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Content Creation and Development Manager at the NWC, Andrew Cannon, told JIS News that the Commission is working overtime to restore service to all its customers for the Christmas season. “Since the passage of the...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on December 3.

2 months ago Water

Water Restored to 82% of NWC Customers

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that water has been restored to 82 per cent of its customers since the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Addressing Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Alvin Gayle, said significant work continues to ensure that all Jamaicans will...

New water trucks acquired by the National Water Commission (NWC) to support the restoration of water services to communities, following the disruption caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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NWC Acquires 12 New Water Trucks

The National Water Commission (NWC) has acquired 12 new water trucks to support the restoration of water services to communities, following the disruption caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Acquired at a cost of $199 million, the trucks, which represent an added 146,000 litres of water-hauling capacity per cycle, will stabilise emergency supplies while permanent repairs to water systems...