The Government has identified land for the establishment of a water shop in St. Toolies, Manchester, to serve residents of the community and its environs. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provided an update on the project while addressing the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has outlined several major upcoming water infrastructure projects to improve access to potable water across the island. Speaking at the recent commissioning ceremony for the Mount Prospect water storage tank in St. Andrew West Rural, Mr. Samuda said the Government is currently engaged in more...

Some 650 households across several communities in St. Andrew West Rural now have reliable access to potable water following the commissioning into service of the Mount Prospect (Mount Airy) Water Tank Replacement Project. The 50,000-gallon water tank, which represents investment of $47 million by the National Water Commission (NWC), will benefit residents of Mount Prospect, New Garden, Golden Spring, Mount...

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reminding all customers that its Amnesty Programme is now in its fifth and final month, with offerings for both Residential and Commercial customers. This final period of time presents the last chance for eligible customers to take full advantage of generous debt relief and reconnection incentives designed to restore service and support financial recovery....

A modern irrigation system to serve the 700-acre Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon was commissioned into service on April 23 by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We have allotted 400 of those acres specifically for small farmers. In everything we do, we think about every sector of Jamaica; we are making sure small farmers are included here...

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has successfully completed a detailed water quality assessment of the Black River Watershed Management Unit. This study, which evaluated approximately 17 sites, aimed to better understand the impact of both man-made and natural influences on the watershed. Environmental Officer at the WRA, Orlando Thomas, told JIS News that the findings of the assessment are significant...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (April 10), officially commissioned phase one of the Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project in St. James. Addressing residents, business interests and other stakeholders at Barrett Town All Age School, Dr. Holness said the facility, which will enhance the quality of life for residents, underscores the Government’s commitment to inclusive...