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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond Thomas (right), converses with Portmore’s Mayor, Leon McKenzie, while on tour of the new Portmore Municipal Corporation building in St. Catherine, which is currently under construction.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond Thomas (right), converses with Portmore’s Mayor, Leon McKenzie, while on tour of the new Portmore Municipal Corporation building in St. Catherine, which is currently under construction.

Minister Mckenzie to Seek More Funds for Trucking Water

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he will be going to Cabinet to seek more funds for the provision of water to communities that are severely affected by the current dry conditions. “We are going to...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left); and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, are in conversation at the sitting of the House of Representatives on July 10.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left); and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, are in conversation at the sitting of the House of Representatives on July 10.

House Passes Bill to Manage Ballast Water Carried By Ships
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown, cut the ribbon to officially open the water shop in Marlie Hill, Manchester, on Monday, May 14.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown, cut the ribbon to officially open the water shop in Marlie Hill, Manchester, on Monday, May 14.

Water Shop Opens in Marlie Hill, Manchester
Director of Safety, Environment and Certification at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Captain Steven Spence (front) is surrounded by the members of his team. They are (second row, left to right): Marlene Thorpe and Verone Frater; (back row, left to right): Royland Brooks, Hamada Fouda, Marcus Blake, Austin Lobban and Commander Henry Tomlinson.
Director of Safety, Environment and Certification at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Captain Steven Spence (front) is surrounded by the members of his team. They are (second row, left to right): Marlene Thorpe and Verone Frater; (back row, left to right): Royland Brooks, Hamada Fouda, Marcus Blake, Austin Lobban and Commander Henry Tomlinson.

MAJ Approves Electronic Flares in Jamaican Waters
A section of McNeil Lands in Bayroad, Westmoreland, inundated with water following heavy rainfall on May 6.
A section of McNeil Lands in Bayroad, Westmoreland, inundated with water following heavy rainfall on May 6.

Residents of Westmoreland Urged to Treat Drinking Water

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President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett (second left), explains to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), work being carried out by the NWC to reduce the loss of potable water during transmission. At left is Project Director, Paul Fanner, of the consulting firm, Miya Water Company of Israel, which has been contracted for the project.
Local GovernmentWater

NWC Reduces Loss in Potable Water during Transmission

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting a marked reduction in the amount of potable water lost during transmission, since hiring Miya Water Company from Israel to help tackle the problem. “So far, we have definitely seen improvements. The number of leaks have reduced significantly in the Cherry Gardens, Norbrook and Barbican areas. We’ve had a lot of work done...
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President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addressing a contract signing ceremony last year for the supply of 450,000 new high tech electronic water meters by German company, Diehl Metering. Diehl was awarded a US$43.9 million contract to supply the meters to the NWC for islandwide installation.
Local GovernmentWater

First 9, 600 High-Tech Water Meters to Be Delivered by May

The first 9,600 solid state water meters being supplied to the Government by Diehl Metering are expected to be delivered within another two months, after which the National Water Commission (NWC) will begin installation. A total of 450,000 meters are to be provided by the German company, under a US$43.9 million contract awarded last year to replace mechanical water meters...
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AgricultureBudget 2018/2019Water

Reforestation of Land in Yallahs River Watershed

The Government will be undertaking the reforestation of 60 hectares of land in the Yallahs River and Hope River watersheds of the Blue Mountains in the upcoming fiscal year. A sum of $197.7 million has been set aside in the 2018/19 Estimates of Expenditure to carry out this and other tasks under the Integrated Management of the Yallahs/Hope River Watershed...
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Acting Community Relations Manager for the Eastern Division of the National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams, addresses the launch of the NWC’s essay and photo competitions on February 13 at the agency’s Hope Water Treatment Plant in St. Andrew.
Local GovernmentWater

NWC Launches World Water Day Essay and Photo Competitions

The National Water Commission (NWC) has launched essay and photo competitions aimed at engaging Jamaicans, particularly the youth, in the preservation of the country’s freshwater resources. The contests are part of activities for World Water Day 2018, to be observed on March 22 under the theme ‘Nature for Water – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in...
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Budget 2018/2019Local GovernmentWater

Water Supply Systems to Be Improved

A total of $220 million will be spent by the Government on two programmes geared at expanding and improving the island’s water capacity infrastructure. The projects are the construction and maintenance of rural water systems, valued at $120 million; and the rehabilitation of irrigation systems, costing $100 million. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); and Chairman, Water Resources Authority (WRA), Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee (right) observe as Senior Hyrdologist, WRA, Michael Wilson, highlights the features of a water-level sensor. Occasion was a press conference at the WRA’s Hope Gardens headquarters on February 7, to announce the payment of water abstraction fees effective April 1.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentVision 2030Water

Water Abstractors to Begin Paying Fees April 1

Effective April 1, some 159 licensed water abstractors will begin paying water abstraction charges/volume-based fees (WAC/VBF). The fee is applicable to all persons who have a license to abstract and use water, and is being applied under the Water Resources (Water Abstraction Charges) Regulations, 2017. The charges are calculated based on the amount of water that the applicant is licensed...
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