In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, residents of Hanover are sharing profound stories of heartbreaking loss, survival and resilience. The Category Five hurricane that struck Jamaica on October 28 has been described as one of the most intense cyclones in the country’s recorded history. The system unleashed widespread destruction across multiple parishes—flattening homes, uprooting trees, and cutting off electricity, water,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...