The Government will be providing 10,000 black water tanks to needy households across Jamaica, starting in fiscal year 2023/24. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined details of the undertaking in his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). He said focus will initially be placed on areas adversely affected by drought. “Households...

The commissioning of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast now provides residents of the community and adjoining areas, with greater access to a reliable water supply. The $31 million investment was officially commissioned into service by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, and other stakeholders,...

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is imploring increased vigilance in preventing bushfires to safeguard the country’s water resources. Managing Director of the entity, Peter Clarke, said citizen action is “critically important”, particularly given the current drought conditions. He noted that bushfires have an adverse impact on the island’s watersheds, causing “crippling, long-term, adverse impact on water supply,” which affects the...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging members of the public to exercise caution when sourcing and using water distributed by private trucking companies for domestic purposes, to avoid potential health risks. In times of severe water restrictions due to drought or unscheduled disruptions, water may be trucked to affected communities via the National Water Commission (NWC) and the...

Work will shortly commence to alleviate water challenges being experienced by residents of Pepper, situated on the border of Manchester and St. Elizabeth, and adjoining communities. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Addressing residents during a recent tour to ascertain the progress of the Greater...

More than 7,000 residents in and around the Watermount area of St. Catherine now have access to potable water from the $220-million upgraded system. The communities being served by the Watermount Water Supply System are Mendez, Back Pasture, Cudjoe’s Hill, Old Works, Watermount, Barry and Pedro. It was developed by the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). The St. Catherine Municipal...

The Greater Mandeville Water Supply Improvement Project will ensure reliable access to water for thousands of residents of Manchester and sections of neighbouring St. Elizabeth, addressing years of water woes. The multibillion-dollar project, which spans five years, is now in its third year of development. It includes the supply of well pumps and transmission pipeline replacements, supply and installation of...