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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), greets Santa Cruz-based businessman, Edward Hines (second left), during a visit to the St. Elizabeth Technical High School on Sunday (November 2). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chairman of the school, Yaneke Watson and Principal, Keith Wellington. Mr. Hines was instrumental in facilitating the contribution of a generator by Romeich Major of Romeich Entertainment for the pumping of water to serve the institution and the wider community.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), greets Santa Cruz-based businessman, Edward Hines (second left), during a visit to the St. Elizabeth Technical High School on Sunday (November 2). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chairman of the school, Yaneke Watson and Principal, Keith Wellington. Mr. Hines was instrumental in facilitating the contribution of a generator by Romeich Major of Romeich Entertainment for the pumping of water to serve the institution and the wider community.

STETHS Providing Potable Water to Santa Cruz Residents

Residents from Santa Cruz are now receiving clean, drinking water from the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) well. The access has been made possible through the provision of a generator by businessman Romeich Major, of Romeich Entertainment, to facilitate...
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (November 3).

Gov’t Mobilises Over 100 Private Trucks to Support Post-Hurricane Water Relief Efforts
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Nov. 4).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Nov. 4).

Funds Allocated for Trucking of Water
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on access to water, at a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (November 3).
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides an update on access to water, at a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (November 3).

NWC Restores Access to 65% of Customer Base
Power lines in Esher, Hanover, downed during Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28.
Power lines in Esher, Hanover, downed during Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28.

Hanover Residents Share Sobering Accounts of Survival After Hurricane Melissa

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Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.
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NWC Mobilises Islandwide Restoration Teams After Hurricane Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has fully mobilised its field teams to undertake restoration works islandwide in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during Friday’s (October 31) special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts at Jamaica House, NWC Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, reported that several parishes remain severely affected. He noted a total shutdown of operations...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (October 30).
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NWC to Complete Deployment of Generators Today

The National Water Commission (MWC) is working to restore water supply to communities facing disruption in service due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday (October 30), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said that generators are being deployed to areas...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda.
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Jamaicans Urged to Store Clean Water to Last Three Days

Jamaicans are being encouraged to store an adequate supply of clean, drinking water to last at least three days, as the National Water Commission (NWC) systems may be impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “Whether it is they have a tank or buckets, or whatever it is they are using to put aside clean water, now is definitely the...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a joint virtual utility media briefing on Sunday (October 26), ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s projected impact on Jamaica.
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Gov’t Prioritising Critical Areas for Swift Water Restoration Following Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is working closely with several utility providers to ensure the swift restoration of water supply to critical infrastructure following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during Sunday’s (October 26)  joint virtual utility media briefing, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Matthew Samuda, reaffirmed that all water supply systems are under close surveillance as Jamaica prepares...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on October 25.
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NWC Emergency Protocols in Place

The National Water Commission’s (NWC) emergency protocols are now fully in place, says Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda. He provided the update during a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday (Oct. 25). “We have moved to secure power supply additionally for our loading bays, for our trucking services. We...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a special press briefing on preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24).
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Over 50 Generators Positioned For Rapid Water Restoration By NWC

More than 50 triple-phase generators are on standby for deployment, with the aim of restoring potable water to 80 per cent of National Water Commission (NWC) customers within 72 hours following a storm. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during a special press briefing on national preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica...
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Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency
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NWA Intensifies Drain Cleaning in Western Parishes

The National Works Agency (NWA) has intensified drain cleaning and other mitigation activities across western parishes as part of its preparation for the expected passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that the agency began work earlier this week, focusing on flood-prone areas in Hanover, St. James, Westmoreland and...
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