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Deputy Chairman of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke, addresses the recent commissioning of the $91-million Bunkers Hill Water System in Clarendon.

Rural Water Projects Opening Up Opportunities for Communities

The Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) is opening up new opportunities for families, businesses and communities through its investments in potable water infrastructure across rural Jamaica, says Deputy Chairman of the agency, Peter Clarke. He noted that while access to...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (foreground), along with personnel from the National Water Commission (NWC), tours the Monroe Road-Wellington-Old Hope Road-Seaview pipeline and sewerage expansion project, on Tuesday (September 1).

Cabinet Approves Additional $500 Million to Strengthen Response to Drought

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda addresses the recent official commissioning of the $91.6-million Bunkers Hill Water Supply Project, in Clarendon.

$91 Million Bunkers Hill Water Project Commissioned into Service

Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson (right), makes a point during a discussion with (from left) Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle; Science and Technology Officer at the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO), Kenneth Kerr; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Wayne Robertson. The occasion was the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Workshop, held at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on Thursday (August 27).

Jamaica Moves to Strengthen Disaster Early Warning Capacity

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in conversation with Principal of the Bunkers Hill Primary and Infant School in Clarendon, Nathalia Lewis (centre), while Chairman of the Rural Water Supply Limited, Omar Sweeney, looks on, during the official commissioning of the Bunkers Hill Water Supply System in the parish, on August 25.

Minister Says Action Being Taken to Ensure That Schools and Farmers Have Water

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, responds to questions during a Ministerial Interview at the Ministry’s office on Half-Way Tree Road in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (August 12).

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Drought Management Committee to Help with Compliance of Prohibition Orders

The Drought Management Committee of the Integrated Water Resource Management Council (IWRMC) will assist with ensuring compliance with the water prohibition orders set to take effect on August 17. This is according to Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda. Responding to questions during a Ministerial Interview with Jamaica Information Service Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Dennis, at...

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Gov’t Exploring Potential Desalination Projects

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has indicated that feasibility studies are being conducted in St. Thomas and Clarendon to assess the viability of potential desalination projects. Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to produce freshwater suitable for drinking, agriculture and industrial use. Responding to questions during a Ministerial Interview...

Principal Director of the Meteorological Service Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson.

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MET Service Monitoring Two Tropical Waves

The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica is closely monitoring two tropical waves moving across the Atlantic Ocean and approaching the Caribbean. Principal Director of the Meteorological Service Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, provided the media update on Thursday (August 13). He noted that one of the systems is showing some potential for development...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), responds to questions from Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Interview at the Ministry’s office on Half-Way Tree Road in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (August 12).

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Jamaicans Urged to Conserve Water

With water prohibition orders set to take effect on August 17, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is urging Jamaicans to conserve the resource and reduce non-essential usage to help ensure adequate supplies for schools, hospitals, and other essential services. “The situation, though not yet dire, is indeed serious. It is within our power to use...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Wayne Robertson (third right), accepts the certificate of handover for 30 high-capacity water tanks from Deputy Representative of UNICEF Jamaica, Mohammad Mohiuddin (fourth right), during a handover ceremony held at Bogue Estate in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 31. Sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Rural Water Supply Limited, Omar Sweeney (second right), Custos Rotulorum for St. Ann, Hon. Joseph Issa (right), and other stakeholders.

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UNICEF Donates 30 Water Tanks to Boost Water Security

The United Nations Children’s Fund, through its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, has donated 30 high-capacity 2,850-gallon water storage tanks to the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) to strengthen water security and support communities affected by hurricane melissa. Valued at over $10.5 million, the water tanks were handed over during a ceremony held on July 31, at Bogue Estate...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing Thursday’s (July 30) press conference on measures to address the current dry conditions at the Ministry’s Kingston 5 offices.

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Gov’t Considers Prohibition Orders To Preserve Water for Schools

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says that water prohibition orders could be implemented in August, amid decreased rainfall. The restrictions are to preserve water supply ahead of the September reopening of schools, which are among the country's largest consumers of potable water. “We are first encouraging conservation but being very clear that as at August...

National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, addressing Thursday’s (July 30) media conference on Jamaica

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Water Restrictions for NWC Customers Served By Mona Dam Starting August 3

National Water Commission (NWC) customers supplied by the Mona Dam will begin to experience water restrictions, effective August 3. Among the areas that will be impacted are Liguanea, Mountain View, sections of New Kingston, Cross Roads and Vineyard Town. The announcement was made by NWC Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, during Thursday’s (July 30) media conference on measures...