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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses legislators and officials while delivering the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 fiscal year, at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses legislators and officials while delivering the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 fiscal year, at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

Water Sector Rebounding Strongly After Hurricane Melissa

By: Britney Stevens, February 12, 2026
Jamaica’s water sector has rebounded significantly following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with restoration efforts and major resilience initiatives advancing across the island. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), has a drink of water at the recent official commissioning of the Quarry Hill Pipeline Improvement Project at the Quarry Hill Basic School in St. Catherine. He is joined by Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawaine Johnson (left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne O. Robertson (third right), Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South, Fitz Jackson (right), and other stakeholders.

Quarry Hill Gets Reliable Access to Water

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 9, 2026
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

NWC Working to Restore Water to Remaining 30,000 Customers

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 2, 2026

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Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon.
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NWC Extends MSME Amnesty to Dec. 31

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Content Creation and Development Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon
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NWC Restores Supply to 83.2% of Customers

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Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on December 3.
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Water Restored to 82% of NWC Customers

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