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NWC Working Towards Full Water Restoration Following the Passage of Hurricane Beryl

The National Water Commission (NWC) has mobilised teams across Jamaica to assess its supply facilities currently out of operation, consequent on the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, told JIS News that a combination of...
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NWC Ensuring Continued Water Supply During and After the Hurricane
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Monday’s (July 1) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Monday’s (July 1) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston.

NWC to Adjust Regulated Water Schedules
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for the Brown
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for the Brown's Town to Retreat Pipeline Project in St. Ann, on June 21. Also taking part are (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee. 

Government Commits to Providing Potable Water to Residents Across the Island
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is updated on developments regarding the water pump infrastructure serving the community of Pimento Walk in St. Ann by Minister without in the Portfolio Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Environment, Climate Change, and the Blue and Green Economies, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left). The occasion was a tour of work being done in the community, on June 21. Accompanying them are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan (right), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis (second left, partially hidden).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is updated on developments regarding the water pump infrastructure serving the community of Pimento Walk in St. Ann by Minister without in the Portfolio Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Environment, Climate Change, and the Blue and Green Economies, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left). The occasion was a tour of work being done in the community, on June 21. Accompanying them are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan (right), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis (second left, partially hidden).

Government to Purchase 33 Water Pumps

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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), commissions into service the Mitchell Town Pipeline Replacement and Tank Rehabilitation Project in Clarendon South Eastern earlier this year. Among the other participants is Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), students of schools in the constituency and National Water Commission (NWC) representatives.  
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$1.5b Earmarked for NWC’s Installation of 35,000 Water Meters This Year

A total of $1.5 billion has been earmarked to facilitate installation by the National Water Commission (NWC) of approximately 35,000 meters during fiscal year 2024/25. This will support the entity’s continued installation of more accurate meters, ongoing metering of unmetered accounts and replacement of aged meters over the period. The undertaking is in keeping with the NWC’s focus on effective...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
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Improved Water Supply for Residents of Western Jamaica in Coming Weeks

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says residents in western Jamaica can expect significant improvements in their water supply within the coming weeks. During a stakeholder meeting at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover on May 29, Minister Samuda highlighted ongoing works in West End, the Salt Creek Bridge...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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$24.8 Billion Water Resilience Programme for Western Jamaica

The Government has announced a $24.8 billion Western Water Resilience Programme, which will address the ongoing drought conditions being experienced by residents and businesses in the western end of the island. Making the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the undertaking is intended to build resilience in the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), looks on as Commercial Metering Manager at Miya Jamaica, Kemar Knight (second right), highlights the work being done in Newlands, St. Catherine, as part of the Portmore Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme. Councillor for the Southboro Division, Damara Lawson, and Country Manager for Miya Jamaica, Alvaro Ramalho, also look on. The occasion was a recent tour of the Portmore community to observe work in progress under the NRW Programme, which is being undertaken by NWC and Miya Jamaica.
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Non-Revenue Water Programme Reaping Results in Portmore

The National Water Commission (NWC) has reduced water loss in Portmore from 70 to 40 per cent, while simultaneously increasing supply of the commodity to more residents in the St. Catherine community. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during a recent tour of Newlands, where infrastructure...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre); National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Manchester and St. Elizabeth, Jermaine Jackson (right), and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, view several newly installed waterpipes for the Greater Mandeville Water Supply Improvement Project during a visit to the wellsite in Pepper, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (May 17).
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Prime Minister Visits Greater Mandeville Water Supply Improvement Project Wellsite

MONTEGO BAY, May 18 (JIS): Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (May 17), visited the wellsite for the multi-billion-dollar Greater Mandeville Water Supply Improvement Project in Pepper, St. Elizabeth. During his visit, pressure testing was being conducted to ensure the integrity and efficiency the newly dug well, a key component of the infrastructure upgrade being spearheaded by...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially commission the Hellshire Phase 3 Booster Pump Station, today May 17. Sharing the moment (from left) are Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawaine Johnson; Director at the Ministry, Janet Coleman Howlett, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson.
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Improved Water Supply to Residents of Fort Hill in Hellshire

More than 400 residents of Fort Hill in Hellshire, Portmore, St. Catherine, now have access to an improved supply of potable water, following an investment of over $8 million to boost the system. The Fort Hill area was impacted by infrequent water supply, hence the construction of the Hellshire phase 3 booster pump station, through a collaboration between the National...
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