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Prime Minister, Dr the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Water Commission Employees' Long-Service Awards Ceremony on Thursday (July 2), inside the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

PM Says NWC No Longer a Fiscal Risk to Government

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended employees of the National Water Commission (NWC) for bringing the company up to par, where it is no longer a fiscal risk to the Government. During his address at the...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a session of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's 65th Annual Tourism Forum Awards Luncheon, at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 27.

Tourism Stakeholders Encouraged to Promote More Natural Offerings

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides details about the outcomes of the 11th Our Ocean Conference held in Mombasa, Kenya, during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 24).

Jamaica Signs On to Four International Environmental Agreements

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Wednesday’s (June 24) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Government to Establish Planning Secretariat for Ocean Conference in 2029

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

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Water Investments Key to Jamaica’s Resilience – Minister Samuda

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says ongoing investments in wastewater and water-supply infrastructure are vital to strengthening Jamaica’s environmental resilience and safeguarding the nation’s coastal assets. Speaking during the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) 65th Annual Awards Luncheon, held recently at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Mr. Samuda noted that the...

3 weeks ago Water

Ground Broken for $147.8M Santa Cruz Bypass Water Project

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Thursday (June 11), officially broke ground for the $147.8-million Santa Cruz Bypass Main Replacement Project in St. Elizabeth. The initiative, being carried out by the National Water Commission (NWC), will replace a deteriorating three-inch cast-iron pipeline that has served the community for more than 50 years. The scope of...

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.

4 weeks ago Water

NWC Restores Major Water Systems Following Islandwide Electricity Blackout

The National Water Commission (NWC) has restored operations at its major systems following the islandwide electricity blackout on Friday (June 5). Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, reported that as of 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (June 6), approximately 65,000 customers—representing about 12 per cent of the NWC’s customer base—remained without supply, with full restoration expected within...

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

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Jamaica Urges Global Support for SIDS to Advance Blue Economies

Jamaica has called for increased financing, technology transfer, capacity building and technical support to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) strengthen ocean governance and advance the sustainable development of their blue economies. Speaking at the recent Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) in Japan, Water, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Matthew Samuda, highlighted the importance of marine and coastal ecosystems...

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,

1 month ago Water

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

A coordinated, multi agency initiative is to be launched to assess the extent of damage to water systems in St. Ann. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says St. Ann’s municipal water systems sustained significant damage during Hurricane Melissa, making thorough assessments a critical first step towards restoring and strengthening the parish’s water supply. “The current...

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

1 month ago Water

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.

1 month 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...