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Environmental Officer at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Orlando Thomas, points to a water quality atlas, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Environmental Officer at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Orlando Thomas, points to a water quality atlas, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

WRA Completes Water Quality Assessment of Black River Watershed

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...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, savours a sip of water while delivering the keynote address during the commissioning of phase one of the Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project at Barrett Town All Age School in St. James on Thursday (April 10).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, savours a sip of water while delivering the keynote address during the commissioning of phase one of the Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project at Barrett Town All Age School in St. James on Thursday (April 10).

Prime Minister Officially Commissions Phase One of Rhyne Park Water Supply Improvement Project
Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda
Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda

Minister Outlines Importance of Water and Government’s Commitment to Ensure Access by All
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), unveils the sign denoting the Mason Hall Water Supply project in St. Mary, following Friday
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), unveils the sign denoting the Mason Hall Water Supply project in St. Mary, following Friday's (March 28) commissioning ceremony. Looking on are (from left) Chairman of the Rural Water Supply Limited, Omar Sweeney; Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

Phase One of Mason Hall Water Supply Project Completed
Customer Relations Manager for National Water Commission (NWC), St. Thomas, Calvert Harrison (left), and Acting Community Relations Manager for the NWC’s Northeast division, Ann Bolt (centre), speak with a customer during a recent public engagement in Morant Bay.
Customer Relations Manager for National Water Commission (NWC), St. Thomas, Calvert Harrison (left), and Acting Community Relations Manager for the NWC’s Northeast division, Ann Bolt (centre), speak with a customer during a recent public engagement in Morant Bay.

NWC St. Thomas Customers Urged to Take Advantage of Amnesty

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NWC Extends Amnesty Programme for an Additional Two Months

The National Water Commission (NWC) is pleased to announce the extension of its Amnesty Programme for an additional two months, allowing customers more time to benefit from significant debt relief and reconnection waivers. In assessing the number of queries submitted over the past three months, the NWC acknowledges and understands there are challenges faced by many customers. The new deadline...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
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Over 21,000 Customers Benefit From NWC Amnesty Up To March 14

More than 21,000 customers have benefited from the National Water Commission (NWC) Amnesty Programme as of March 14, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provided the update during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “Total reconnections, so far, total 3,271, with a further 5,135 awaiting reconnections. This...
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NWC to Invest $1.4b In Sewer Line Project Across Key Corporate Area Roads

The National Water Commission (NWC) will, this year, be investing $1.4 billion to lay sewer lines along Monroe Road, Retreat Avenue, Seymour Avenue and Old Hope Road in the Corporate Area. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr....
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$28-Billion Three-Year Water Infrastructure Project for Western Jamaica

The Government is to spend $28 billion on a three-year project to improve the water infrastructure in western Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr. Holness informed that that the severe drought that affected western Jamaica disproportionately,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
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RWSL Embarking on Six CDB-Funded Projects to Transform Access for Over 38,000 Jamaicans

Six major projects, funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), will be undertaken by the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), which will significantly improve access and transform the lives of more than 38,000 Jamaicans. The areas to benefit include St. Mary South Eastern and Western, Trelawny Southern, St. Elizabeth North Eastern, St. Thomas Eastern and St. Ann North Western. Prime...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), along with officials with the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), views operations at the Rio Cobre Dam Head system in St. Catherine, during a tour on Tuesday (March 18).
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Rio Cobre Dam Conversion Project Providing Reliable Access to Water for Farmers

St. Catherine farmers are being provided with reliable access to water to boost agricultural production under the Rio Cobre Dam Head and Bushy Park Canal Conversion Project. The National Irrigation Commission (NIC), which owns the Rio Cobre Dam, continues to divert water from the river into an open canal for agricultural uses, including freshwater fish farming. The project provides irrigation...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, takes a photo of the Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant in St. Andrew.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

NWC Investing More Than $1.8B in Sewage Treatment and Water Infrastructure Modernisation

The National Water Commission (NWC) has programmed $1.8 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities. This is part of multibillion-dollar investments aimed at rectifying aging pipelines and integrating renewable energy solutions as part of efforts to modernise Jamaica’s water infrastructure. The goal is to expand the NWC’s capacity, strengthen the entity’s resilience and reduce inefficiencies. Details are...
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