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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the Mount Prospect water storage tank in St. Andrew West Rural, on May 8.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the Mount Prospect water storage tank in St. Andrew West Rural, on May 8.

Several Major Infrastructure Projects to Improve Access to Potable Water

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...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), applauds during the commissioning of a 50,000-gallon steel tank in Mount Prospect, St. Andrew on Thursday (March 8), which will bring reliable access to potable water to residents of several communities. He is joined by Minister of State for National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) and National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Vice President of Operations, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), applauds during the commissioning of a 50,000-gallon steel tank in Mount Prospect, St. Andrew on Thursday (March 8), which will bring reliable access to potable water to residents of several communities. He is joined by Minister of State for National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) and National Water Commission (NWC) Acting Vice President of Operations, Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis.

650 St. Andrew West Rural Households to Benefit from 50,000-Gallon Water Tank
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Adrew Holness (third left), opens the valve for an irrigation system at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, on April 23. Observing are Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (fifth left).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Adrew Holness (third left), opens the valve for an irrigation system at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, on April 23. Observing are Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (fifth left).

PM Commissions Irrigation System to Serve Agro Park in Clarendon
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
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

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NWC Amnesty Enters Final Month

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....
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Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda
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Minister Outlines Importance of Water and Government’s Commitment to Ensure Access by All

The annual observance of World Water Day highlights the critical role of water in communities across the island and underscores the Government's commitment to ensuring that all Jamaicans have full access to this necessary resource. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, at the recent observance at William...
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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
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Phase One of Mason Hall Water Supply Project Completed

An expected 1,200 residents are to benefit from access to clean, reliable water in Mason Hall, St. Mary, following Friday’s (March 28) commissioning of phase one of the Mason Hall Water Supply Project. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the Mason Hall Primary and Infant School, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, hailed the project as a “flagship...
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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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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.
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NWC St. Thomas Customers Urged to Take Advantage of Amnesty

National Water Commission (NWC) customers in St. Thomas with outstanding balances are being urged to take advantage of the entity’s amnesty before its ends. Customer Relations Manager for NWC St. Thomas, Calvert Harrison, made the appeal during an interview with JIS News at a recent public engagement activity in Morant Bay. He noted that the take-up of the amnesty in...
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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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