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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

NWC Launches World Water Day Essay and Photo Competitions
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.
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.

Water Abstractors to Begin Paying Fees April 1
Finance and the Public Service Minister and Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), points out something of interest to Chairman of Caribbean Cement Company, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee (left); and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen (third left), as they walk along the freshly repaved water-harvesting facility at Percy Junor Hospital in Spaldings, Manchester. The catchment facility, renovated by Carib Cement, was officially handed over on January 31. At right is General Manager of Carib Cement, Peter Donkersloot.
Finance and the Public Service Minister and Member of Parliament for North East Manchester, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), points out something of interest to Chairman of Caribbean Cement Company, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee (left); and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen (third left), as they walk along the freshly repaved water-harvesting facility at Percy Junor Hospital in Spaldings, Manchester. The catchment facility, renovated by Carib Cement, was officially handed over on January 31. At right is General Manager of Carib Cement, Peter Donkersloot.

Percy Junor Hospital Rainwater Harvesting Facility Restored
President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

NWC Tackles Water Loss in Rural Parishes

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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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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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President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addresses recent NWC conference on ‘Financing Water Utilities of the Caribbean’, at the RIU Hotel, Montego Bay.
Local GovernmentVision 2030Water

President of NWC Outlines Challenges

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, says that while the company produces more than 90 per cent of Jamaica’s total potable water, it is seriously challenged to improve and expand service delivery. Addressing a recent NWC conference on ‘Financing Water Utilities of the Caribbean’ at the RIU Hotel, Montego Bay, he said that to continue producing such...
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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill M.P.
EnvironmentVision 2030Water

Fresh Water Sources Will Be Protected – Pickersgill

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says given the critical importance of fresh water supplies, the Ministry and its agencies will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure that the island’s fresh water sources are not compromised. He also said that the ability to supply and distribute fresh water to Jamaicans is a crucial...
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EnvironmentVision 2030Water

Over 6000 Residents to Benefit from Potable Water

Over six thousand residents in surrounding communities of Ewarton and Mount Rosser, St. Catherine, now have a reliable supply of potable water from a system developed at a cost of $460 million by the National Water Commission (NWC). Speaking at the official commissioning of the system on Friday (February 28), Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert...
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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), listens to Director, Jamaica Wells and Services Limited, Richard Simpson during a tour of the Ballater Avenue Well in Kingston on August 27, following the official commissioning of the well into service. The well, which is owned and operated by Talawah Investments, will be connected to the National Water Commission’s (NWC) system and used to provide water for both domestic and industrial use in sections of the Kingston Metropolitan Area.
EnvironmentVision 2030Water

NWC Takes Steps to Reduce Water Theft

The National Water Commission (NWC) is stepping up operations to reduce water loss due to theft. These measures will, in some instances, involve working with law enforcement to remove illegal connections to the system, said Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill. He was speaking at official commissioning of the Ballater Avenue Well, located on Ballater...
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Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), signs a copy of the $1 billion contract for contstruction of an artificial groundwater recharge system at Innswood, St. Catherine, during a signing ceremony at the National Water Commission
EnvironmentVision 2030Water

$1B Groundwater System for Innswood, St. Catherine

The National Water Commission (NWC) will undertake development of a $1 billion artificial groundwater system at Innswood, St. Catherine. The system will better enable the NWC to protect and sustain potable water supply resources in the Kingston Metropolitan Area and St. Catherine. A contract to build the facility was signed during a brief ceremony at the NWC’s corporate offices in New...
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