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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during the recent Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) in Japan.

Jamaica Urges Global Support for SIDS to Advance Blue Economies

Jamaica has called for increased financing, technology transfer, capacity building and technical support to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) strengthen ocean governance and advance the sustainable development of their blue economies. Speaking at the recent Island States Ocean Summit...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses residents during the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a water catchment tank in Stepney, St. Ann,

Multi-Agency Initiative to Assess Hurricane-Damaged Water Systems in St. Ann

Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

NWC Ramps Up Preparation for 2026 Hurricane Season

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the groundbreaking and contract signing ceremony for the $140 million catchment tank project in Stepney, St. Ann on May 22.

Ground Broken For $140 Million Catchment Tank In Stepney, St. Ann

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

NWC Undertaking Major Capital Projects to Strengthen Water Supply

Distribution Team Leader at National Water Commission, St. Mary, Everton Davis.

4 months ago Water

NWC Repairing Leaks In St. Mary

National Water Commission (NWC) customers in St. Mary are being assured that reported leaks will be attended to in the shortest possible time, with major areas and essential services taking priority. Distribution Team Leader at NWC St. Mary, Everton Davis, updated Tuesday’s (May 19) Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation on when several of...

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, May 12.

4 months ago Water

NWC Upgrading Key Infrastructure

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advancing upgrades and targeted assessments of major water and sewerage infrastructure, with an investment plan that is focused on improving resilience, treatment capacity, and continuity of service. Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr, informed a JIS Think Tank on May 12, that several projects are under way in and around the Corporate Area...

4 months ago JIS Think TankWater

Over 98 Per Cent of NWC Customers Reconnected Post-Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has now restored service to more than 98 per cent of customers who were without water supply, following disruptions caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr informed a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (May 12), that this restoration comes amid significant damage sustained to the...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), examines a seashell being shown by Outreach Officer at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in St. Ann, Jason Grant, during the North East St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair, held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8. Looking on is Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann Parish Manager, Tedroy Gordon (right).

4 months ago Water

Improved Water Supply Coming to St. Ann Communities

Several communities in St. Ann are expected to benefit from improved water supply as the Government advances infrastructure projects aimed at reducing service disruptions. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided the update during the North East St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair, held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8. He...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), and Custos Rotulorum of St. Ann, Joseph Issa (second right), interact with students from the HEART College of Hospitality Services during the Northeast St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8.

4 months ago Water

Residents Warned to Brace for Traffic Delays Due to Work Under Western Water Resilience Project

Residents across northwest Jamaica are being advised to expect disruptions, as work on the first phase of the Western Water Resilience Project is set to commence within the next four to six weeks. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided an update during the Northeast St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair held at Lawrence Park...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), interacts with Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during the viewing of pipes ceremony for phase one of the Western Water Resilience Project, at a site in Freeport, St. James, on Wednesday (April 29).

4 months ago Water

Western Water Resilience Project to Improve Access to Potable Water

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Wednesday (April 29) viewed pipes in Freeport, Montego Bay, St James, to be used under phase one of the Western Water Resilience Project. Mr. Samuda was joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, along with representatives from the National Water...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28.

4 months ago Sectoral Debate 2026/27Water

Hermitage Dam to Be Upgraded

The Government, through the National Water Commission (NWC), is to upgrade the Hermitage Dam at an estimated cost of US$250 million. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28. Mr. Samuda said the project will include a comprehensive technical...