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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $300-million Hampshire/Riversdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $300-million Hampshire/Riversdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine.

$15 Billion Being Spent to Provide Potable Water Across the Island

The Government is spending more than $15 billion, through its water agencies, to boost potable water systems across the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. He pointed out that...
Acting Regional Manager for National Water Commission (NWC) – St. James and Trelawny, Horace Binns (second left), presents a cheque to Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager (third right) as part of an overall donation to the Trelawny Infirmary, during a handover ceremony held at the facility on January 30. Among the donations were a six-burner stove and toiletries. Sharing the moment is Chief Executive Officer of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, Tamoy Sinclair (second right), as well as staff members from the NWC and the infirmary.
Acting Regional Manager for National Water Commission (NWC) – St. James and Trelawny, Horace Binns (second left), presents a cheque to Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager (third right) as part of an overall donation to the Trelawny Infirmary, during a handover ceremony held at the facility on January 30. Among the donations were a six-burner stove and toiletries. Sharing the moment is Chief Executive Officer of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, Tamoy Sinclair (second right), as well as staff members from the NWC and the infirmary.

Trelawny Infirmary Receives Donation from NWC
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), breaks ground for the $300-million Hampshire/Riverdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine on January 29. He is joined by (from left), Councillor for the Guys Hill Division, Joseph Johnson; Councillor for the Troja Division, Robert Grandison; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison; Director of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke; and National Water Commission (NWC) regional manager, Garwaine Johnson..
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), breaks ground for the $300-million Hampshire/Riverdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine on January 29. He is joined by (from left), Councillor for the Guys Hill Division, Joseph Johnson; Councillor for the Troja Division, Robert Grandison; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison; Director of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke; and National Water Commission (NWC) regional manager, Garwaine Johnson..

Thousands to Benefit from $300-Million Hampshire/Riverdale Water System
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), turns on the $16-million Lancewood Pipeline Extension system in Exchange, St. Ann, recently. Having a drink of water is Councillor for the Exchange Division, Ian Isaacs.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), turns on the $16-million Lancewood Pipeline Extension system in Exchange, St. Ann, recently. Having a drink of water is Councillor for the Exchange Division, Ian Isaacs.

Lancewood Pipeline Extension Project Commissioned Into Service
National Water Commission (NWC) North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams (second right), observes men replacing old pipes in Chester, St. Ann, on Wednesday (January 22).
National Water Commission (NWC) North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams (second right), observes men replacing old pipes in Chester, St. Ann, on Wednesday (January 22).

NWC Takes Amnesty to Chester in St. Ann

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NWC NEWS RELEASE- Closure of NWC Spanish Town Offices

The National Water Commission wishes to advise customers that its Spanish Town and Yangs Well Offices in Spanish Town, St Catherine, are currently closed due to a flare-up of violence in the area. We wish to assure customers that the offices will be reopened once it is safe to do so, and they will be advised accordingly. During the closure,...
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The National Water Commission’s St. Thomas Parish Office.
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NWC Hosting Amnesty Programme Community Meetings In St. Thomas

National Water Commission (NWC) customers in St. Thomas are to benefit from a series of community meetings, commencing this week, as the entity promotes its ongoing amnesty programme. Customer Relations Manager at the NWC’s St. Thomas parish office, Calvert Harrison, told JIS News that the meetings are intended to boost take-up of the initiative across the eastern parish. Through the...
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The National Water Commission’s St. Thomas Parish Office.
Water

All NWC Customers In Arrears Can Benefit Under The Entity’s 90-Day Amnesty

Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries and government pensioners with National Water Commission (NWC) accounts in arrears can benefit from a write-off of up to 100 per cent on balances owed for two years or more, under the entity’s 90-day amnesty. They are among the clients with outstanding balances who can tap into the initiative’s provisions, according...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing a pipeline commissioning ceremony in Port Royal on Tuesday (January 7).
Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

Corporate Area Now More Water-Resilient – Minister Samuda

Kingston and St. Andrew is now more water-resilient than ever before, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. Addressing a pipeline commissioning ceremony in Port Royal on Tuesday (January 7), Minister Samuda said ongoing water infrastructure projects in the Corporate Area and surrounding communities have brought reliable access to portable water...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left) turns on the valve at the National Water Commission (NWC) Port Royal Relift Station following the commissioning ceremony for the Port Royal Potable Water Transmission Main Upgrade Project on Tuesday (January 7). He is joined by (from left) Vice President, Divisional Operations, NWC, Kevin Kerr; Chairman of the NWC, Michael Shaw; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell.
Water

Multimillion-Dollar Port Royal Pipeline Upgrading Project Commissioned into Service

The $533-million Port Royal Potable Water Transmission Main Upgrade Project, which will enhance access to water supply for residents of Port Royal and surrounding areas, was officially commissioned into service by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (January 7). Spearheaded by the National Water Commission (NWC), the project, which commenced in 2023, involved the replacement of...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (fifth left), Senator Damion Crawford (second left), and other representatives from the community and the National Water Commission (NWC), participate in the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project, on December 20, in St. Catherine.
Economic Growth & Job CreationWater

1000 Residents in North West St. Catherine have Improved Access to Water

Over 1000 residents in North West St. Catherine, now have access to reliable potable water, following the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project on Friday (December 20). The project includes 1.1 kilometres of pipeline running from Orangefield Primary to the Orangefield Square. This is a follow up to the Jericho water system which was expanded at a...
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Research Coordinator with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Mrs. Stephanie Lewis Brown, points out key areas of the Harmons Valley development area during the Harmons Valley Water Project symposium held recently at Tropics View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.
AgricultureEconomic Growth & Job CreationEnergyMiningWater

2,000 Residents of Harmons Valley, Manchester, to Benefit from Energy Efficient Water Project

Approximately 2,000 residents in the Harmons Valley area of Manchester are set to benefit from a multimillion-dollar water project, which will supply 60,000 gallons of the commodity daily. The initiative is a partnership involving the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and JAMALCO, working with the Manchester Parish Development Committee (PDC) and other stakeholders. It will deliver energy efficient water...
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