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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), observes as Bromley Primary School student, Hadasia Thompson, turns on a tap symbolising the commissioning into service of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast, on Wednesday (March 15). Also observing (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, and Regional Manager, David Pryce.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), observes as Bromley Primary School student, Hadasia Thompson, turns on a tap symbolising the commissioning into service of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast, on Wednesday (March 15). Also observing (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, and Regional Manager, David Pryce.

Macka Hill in St. Mary Gets Reliable Water Supply

By: Chris Patterson, March 16, 2023
The commissioning of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast now provides residents of the community and adjoining areas, with greater access to a reliable water supply....
Managing Director, Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke, addressing a recent press briefing hosted by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, at his Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston.

Citizen Action Urged to Prevent Bushfires and Preserve Water Resources

By: Rochelle Williams, March 14, 2023
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), engage with students at the Watermount Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine, during the recent commissioning of the Watermount Water Supply System in the parish.

Consumers Urged to be Vigilant When Sourcing Water

By: Garfield L. Angus, March 14, 2023

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