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Minister Samuda Charged to Accelerate Delivery of Piped Water to More Homes
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged Minister of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, to accelerate work to get piped, potable water into the homes of more Jamaicans. “That is what we have to...
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Runaway Bay Water Company Continuing Work to Supply Potable Water to Clients
The Runaway Bay Water Company Limited is continuing work this year to provide its customers with a reliable supply of potable water, consistent with established quality standards. The entity, in collaboration with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), will also pursue opportunities to expand its customer base, enhance its brand and increase revenue. Details of these and other programmed engagements are...
Utility Firms Reporting Significant Restoration of Services Disrupted by Hurricane Beryl
Telecommunications company Digicel is reporting that, as at July 29, service has been restored for 96 per cent of its mobile customers and 98 per cent of its fixed-line clientele who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (July 31) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House....
NWC Assures Public That Water Supply is Safe: Location Shown on Social Media Video is Not a NWC Facility
The NWC is aware of a video being circulated where a group of individuals directed comments toward the NWC before skating across a waterway. The company wishes to advise the public that the location highlighted in the video is not a NWC facility. Additionally, the water supply utility wishes to share a general update on the measures normally taken in...
90 Percent of NWC Customers’ Water Supply Restored
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the National Water Commission (NWC) has restored water to 90 per cent of its customers whose supply was disrupted during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. Senator Samuda noted that the post-hurricane restoration effort has been particularly challenging for the remaining 10 per cent which,...
Gov’t Investing In Upgrading Water Infrastructure Montego Bay
The Government is making significant investment in improving the country’s water infrastructure to ensure that all Jamaicans, particularly citizens in rural communities, have reliable access to clean and safe water. The comprehensive programme involves upgrading inadequate and aged water and sewerage systems to mitigate the negative impacts of climate variability and change, said Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...
PM Announces Roving Generators for Communities Still Without Water
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced an initiative aimed at providing potable water to communities without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Prime Minister Holness said he has instructed the National Water Commission (NWC) to rent every available and appropriate generator to give support to communities where...
