Residents living in housing schemes across six parishes are set to experience significant improvement in their water supply, through a multi-year project funded by the Government of Jamaica and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). A sum of $300 million has been allocated for the 2025/26 fiscal year to drive the Rural Water Supply Improvement Project forward. The project, expected to...

Customers can now get valuable information and assistance about the National Water Commission’s (NWC) Amnesty Programme by using the NWC’s Mobile App, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Already, the app facilitates bill payment, service applications and other services. Now, it will provide direct access to detailed information about the Amnesty Programme. The...

The Government is spending more than $15 billion, through its water agencies, to boost potable water systems across the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. He pointed out that the regular budget of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) has been increased by $6 billion as part of its...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has made a generous donation of $50,000, a six-burner gas stove and toiletries to the Trelawny Infirmary. During the handover ceremony held at the facility on January 30, Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, thanked the agency for the donations. “May God continue to bless you in all your endeavours and of course we know...

Approximately 3,500 residents of communities in rural St. Catherine will benefit from the construction of the $300-million Hampshire/Riverdale Water Supply System. Speaking at the ceremony to break ground for the project on Wednesday (January 29), Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, said that the new system will ensure reliable access to...

More than 400 residents in Exchange, St. Ann, and adjoining areas now have reliable access to water supply following the recent commissioning of the Lancewood Pipeline Extension Project. The system, developed at a cost of $16 million, addresses long-standing water supply challenges in the beneficiary communities, said Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon....

The National Water Commission (NWC) took its 90-day national amnesty programme to the community of Chester in St. Ann from January 20-24, offering residents the opportunity to resolve outstanding bills. NWC North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams, told JIS News that the programme provides significant financial relief, including 100 per cent write-offs for pensioners and Programme of Advancement through Health...