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Principal of Windsor Castle All-Age School, Robert Watson (second left), shakes hands with Courts Ready Cash Marketing Officer (Events), Carlos Wright, following the presentation of a water tank (pictured in the background) to the institution. The presentation was made during the official handover ceremony at the school in Windsor Castle, Portland on Thursday (February 29). Sharing the moment are (from left) Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Tanya Sinclair; and teacher, Windsor Castle All-Age Infant Department, Ann Marie Roulston. The donation formed part of Courts Ready Cash’s islandwide water tank intitative. Under the venture, water tanks are donated to selected primary and secondary schools in the parishes of Clarendon, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Mary, St. Catherine and Hanover.
Principal of Windsor Castle All-Age School, Robert Watson (second left), shakes hands with Courts Ready Cash Marketing Officer (Events), Carlos Wright, following the presentation of a water tank (pictured in the background) to the institution. The presentation was made during the official handover ceremony at the school in Windsor Castle, Portland on Thursday (February 29). Sharing the moment are (from left) Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Tanya Sinclair; and teacher, Windsor Castle All-Age Infant Department, Ann Marie Roulston. The donation formed part of Courts Ready Cash’s islandwide water tank intitative. Under the venture, water tanks are donated to selected primary and secondary schools in the parishes of Clarendon, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Mary, St. Catherine and Hanover.

PHOTOS: Courts Ready Cash Donates Water Tanks to Windsor Castle All-Age School
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Rural Water Supply Project Gets $85 Million
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), officially commissions the Middle Quarters Greater Water Supply Project in Lancewood, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (February 21). Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Brompton Division, Whitney Smith-Currie; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South West, Hon. Floyd Green; and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), officially commissions the Middle Quarters Greater Water Supply Project in Lancewood, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (February 21). Also participating are (from left) Councillor for the Brompton Division, Whitney Smith-Currie; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South West, Hon. Floyd Green; and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.

Residents of Lancewood, St. Elizabeth, Get Reliable Water Supply
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with National Water Commission (NWC) Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, during a tour of the water systems in Clarendon North Western on Tuesday (February 20).
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with National Water Commission (NWC) Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, during a tour of the water systems in Clarendon North Western on Tuesday (February 20).

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Tours Water Systems in Clarendon North Western

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), along with (from left) Assistant Vice President of Technical Services at National Water Commission (NWC), Aubery Williams; Councillor of the Dry Harbour Division, Carlton Ricketts; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Krystal Lee; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell- Francis; and NWC’s Regional Manager, Richard Williams, break ground for the $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann, on February 16.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Ground Broken for Minard Well Replacement Project

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Friday (February 16), broke ground for the new $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann. The initiative aims to provide a more reliable water supply to the business community in Brown’s Town and surrounding residential areas by replacing the...
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Principal of Mount Ward Primary School in Hanover (second left), Paula Chambers-Morris, accepts the donation of a 1,000-gallon water-storage tank from Marketing Officer for Courts Ready Cash, Kiara Henny (right), at the school on Thursday (February 15). Sharing the moment are Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region Four, Jacqueline Gardiner, and students of the school.
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Mount Ward Primary Gets Water Tank from Courts Ready Cash

The Mount Ward Primary School in Hanover has received a 1,000-gallon water-storage tank from Courts Ready Cash. The item was handed over at the school on Thursday (February 15). This marked the seventh such donation by the company to assist schools located in areas affected by drought. Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region Four, Jacqueline...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentGovernor GeneralParliamentWater

More Than $2.5b Projected for Water Supply Upgrading and Expansion During Fiscal Year 2024/25

The Government has programmed approximately 21 water supply upgrading and expansion projects for fiscal year 2024/25, at a forecast expenditure of more than $2.5 billion. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). He informed that...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent commissioning ceremony for the Cascade Phase Two Water Supply System Project in Hanover, which was held at Merlene Ottey High School in Pondside in the parish.
Water

Residents of Pondside and Adjoining Communities in Hanover Now Have Access to Potable Water

Residents of Pondside and adjoining communities in Hanover now have access to much needed potable water, following the completion of the $150 million Cascade Phase Two supply system. The facility, which forms part of a $600 million development that commenced in 2013, was recently commissioned into service by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), officialy turn on the $30 million expanded Mocho Water Supply System in Eden, Clarendon, on Friday (February 2). Looking on is National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager, Gawaine Johnson.
Water

Residents of Eden in Clarendon Now Have Access to Potable Water

Over 700 residents of Eden in Clarendon North Central now have access to potable water, following the expansion of the Mocho Water Supply System in the parish at a cost of $30 million. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who officially turned on the newly upgraded system on Friday (February 2), said another $10 million will be spent to...
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Water

NWC Encouraging Customers to Use Webchat, Email & Mobile App Contact Alternatives

The National Water Commission (NWC) is encouraging customers wishing to get in contact with the enterprise to use alternative communication channels such as: · Visit our website at www.nwcjamaica.com and use our webchat facility; · Email us at customercare@nwc.com.jm; · Download and use the NWC Mobile App; or · Contact us via any of our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Water

Several Water Supply Projects Coming for Hanover

Residents of Hanover are set to benefit from improved water supply, following the announcement of several upcoming water projects for the Parish. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness made the announcement at the ground-breaking ceremony for a matron’s quarters at the Hanover Infirmary on January 19. Providing details on the initiative, Mr. Holness said the Rock Spring water supply...
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