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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a recent sitting of the Senate.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a recent sitting of the Senate.

Pilot Begins for Distribution of 3,000 Black Tanks to Promote Water Harvesting

The pilot phase of the Government’s Rural Water Household Resilient Programme has commenced, whereby 3,000 black tanks will be distributed to promote water harvesting in communities. Under the pilot, which is expected to be completed by the end of December,...
Water meter used to measure water in households.
Water meter used to measure water in households.

NWC Continues to Install New Water Meters Islandwide
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre); Acting Vice President of Operations, National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (left); and NWC Technical Services Manager, Aubrey Williams, view one of the 30 pickup trucks that were added to the entity’s fleet today (November 8). They were handed over at the NWC’s Marescaux Road office in Kingston by the Minister.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre); Acting Vice President of Operations, National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (left); and NWC Technical Services Manager, Aubrey Williams, view one of the 30 pickup trucks that were added to the entity’s fleet today (November 8). They were handed over at the NWC’s Marescaux Road office in Kingston by the Minister.

30 New Pickup Trucks Added to NWC’s Fleet
Acting Communications and Public Affairs Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting held on Tuesday  (October 31) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Hagley Park Road offices.
Acting Communications and Public Affairs Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting held on Tuesday  (October 31) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Hagley Park Road offices.

No Damage to NWC Systems from Earthquake
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Roll Out of Black Tanks to Commence Next Week

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The Mona Reservoir in St Andrew at near capacity. Based on the current levels at the Hermitage and Mona storage facilities- (100% and 96.5% respectively), the NWC has lifted the Regulations for the Corporate area that have been in place during the recent drought period.  Regulations will also revert to their pre drought schedules for the Seaview system which serves Stony Hill and Jacks
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NWC Lifts Water Supply Restrictions for Corporate Area

The National Water Commission is pleased to announce the removal of water supply regulations that were implemented as a result of the drought conditions in the KSA area. The Commission is noting that as at October 26, 2023 the two major storage systems in the KSA are now as follows: Hermitage Dam - 100% (capacity of 393 Million Gallons) Mona...
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Reminder – NWC to Continue Sewer Pipeline Replacement

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that it will be continuing the replacement of its 400mm sewer pipeline in Montego Bay St James. The works will be carried out over the following weekends: 8:00pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023 to 4:00am Monday, October 30, 2023 8:00pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023 to 4:00am Monday, November 6, 2023 8 :00pm...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing Friday’s (October 13) sitting of the Senate.
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Gov’t’s Black Tanks Project to Be Rolled Out Shortly

The Government’s black tanks project, which aims to improve the water resilience of thousands of vulnerable households, will be rolled out shortly. The project, which also includes a water-harvesting component, was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation earlier this year. Under the initiative, 50,000 black tanks will be provided to residents...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the $95-million Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme in St. Catherine West Central, at the Ginger Ridge Primary School in St. Catherine, on October 11.
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Improved Water Supply for Residents of St. Catherine West Central

More than 1,400 persons in St. Catherine West Central are benefiting from a $95-million investment in the Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme. Water is being sourced from a spring into the pumping network that has a capacity for 50,000 gallons of water per day. The treated commodity is being pumped to the Sandy Ground and Ginger Ridge tanks for distribution. Speaking...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a water truck in Clarks Town, Trelawny . Occasion was a commissioning ceremony for the truck, a ramp and pumping station on Thursday (October 5). Sharing the moment are (from left) Chief Executive Officer at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Joseph Gyles; Chairman of the NIC Board, Nigel Myrie and Board Member at the NIC, Genille Attalla.
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More Water for Farmers in Clarks Town, Trelawny

A new pumping station, ramp and water truck have been commissioned in the community of Clarks Town, Trelawny, to benefit farmers in the area. The commissioning was spearheaded by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC). At the handover ceremony held on Thursday (October 5), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the commissioning is to ensure that a...
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National Water Commission (NWC), Chairman, Mark Barnett, addresses a special committee meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Kingston on Friday, September 23, 2022.
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NWC Lifts Prohibition Order

The National Water Commission (NWC) is today (Friday, October 6, 2023) lifting the Prohibition Order it had earlier this year imposed against the non-essential or excessive use of water it supplies in certain sections of the country. The Prohibition Order had been imposed to make it a prosecutable offense to either waste NWC-supplied water or use excessive amounts of its...
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