The National Water Commission (NWC) will be adjusting regulated water schedules to facilitate storage in preparation for the passage of Hurricane Beryl. “[We will have to] change water supply schedules to make sure that Jamaicans all have a chance to fill their tanks and [other] storage [containers] in the [event] that the storm does come and does affect us, particularly...

The Government is fully committed to providing reliable supplies of potable water to residents across the island, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking to residents, business interests and other stakeholders at a ground-breaking ceremony for a pipe installation project in Retreat, St. Ann, on June 21, Mr. Holness said that residents will be seeing Minister without Portfolio...

The government is to acquire 33 new water pumps, as part of plans to increase access to the commodity in communities across the island. Prime Minister the Most Hon Andrew Holness made the announcement, during a tour of work being done in Pimento Walk in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Friday (June 21). “The government is looking at our pumps...

A total of $1.5 billion has been earmarked to facilitate installation by the National Water Commission (NWC) of approximately 35,000 meters during fiscal year 2024/25. This will support the entity’s continued installation of more accurate meters, ongoing metering of unmetered accounts and replacement of aged meters over the period. The undertaking is in keeping with the NWC’s focus on effective...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says residents in western Jamaica can expect significant improvements in their water supply within the coming weeks. During a stakeholder meeting at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover on May 29, Minister Samuda highlighted ongoing works in West End, the Salt Creek Bridge...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says no favouritism or corruption will be tolerated in the distribution of water to residents who are being impacted by drought conditions. Mr. Holness said he has received complaints on the matter, and as such, he has directed the National Water Commission (NWC) to establish a hotline and email address where complaints can...

The Government has announced a $24.8 billion Western Water Resilience Programme, which will address the ongoing drought conditions being experienced by residents and businesses in the western end of the island. Making the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the undertaking is intended to build resilience in the...