Archive: July 2025

By: Myesha Broadie and Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it may have to consider water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area as water levels at catchment facilities continue to decline, amid the dry season.

Today, the Met Service said Jamaicans should expect dry conditions mainly across southern sections of the island over the next few days.

It said for the next 6 months dry conditions are projected for mainly eastern parishes, with below-normal rainfall.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet Press Briefing this morning, Acting President of the NWC Garth Jackson said in the Corporate Area the capacity level is falling at about one per cent per day.

He said the NWC considers restrictions when the facilities are below 65 per cent capacity, and both the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir are below that level.

He also noted that at least 44 of the 450 systems operated islandwide have been affected by the dry season.

He said short term plans are being implemented to deal with the ongoing dry conditions.

The Government has also earmarked 350 million dollars to undertake a suite of measures aimed at drought mitigation.

By: Myesha Broadie and Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it may have to consider water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area as water levels at catchment facilities continue to decline, amid the dry season.

Today, the Met Service said Jamaicans should expect dry conditions mainly across southern sections of the island over the next few days.

It said for the next 6 months dry conditions are projected for mainly eastern parishes, with below-normal rainfall.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet Press Briefing this morning, Acting President of the NWC Garth Jackson said in the Corporate Area the capacity level is falling at about one per cent per day.

He said the NWC considers restrictions when the facilities are below 65 per cent capacity, and both the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir are below that level.

He also noted that at least 44 of the 450 systems operated islandwide have been affected by the dry season.

He said short term plans are being implemented to deal with the ongoing dry conditions.

The Government has also earmarked 350 million dollars to undertake a suite of measures aimed at drought mitigation.

By: Myesha Broadie and Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it may have to consider water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area as water levels at catchment facilities continue to decline, amid the dry season.

Today, the Met Service said Jamaicans should expect dry conditions mainly across southern sections of the island over the next few days.

It said for the next 6 months dry conditions are projected for mainly eastern parishes, with below-normal rainfall.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet Press Briefing this morning, Acting President of the NWC Garth Jackson said in the Corporate Area the capacity level is falling at about one per cent per day.

He said the NWC considers restrictions when the facilities are below 65 per cent capacity, and both the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir are below that level.

He also noted that at least 44 of the 450 systems operated islandwide have been affected by the dry season.

He said short term plans are being implemented to deal with the ongoing dry conditions.

The Government has also earmarked 350 million dollars to undertake a suite of measures aimed at drought mitigation.

By: Myesha Broadie and Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it may have to consider water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area as water levels at catchment facilities continue to decline, amid the dry season.

Today, the Met Service said Jamaicans should expect dry conditions mainly across southern sections of the island over the next few days.

It said for the next 6 months dry conditions are projected for mainly eastern parishes, with below-normal rainfall.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet Press Briefing this morning, Acting President of the NWC Garth Jackson said in the Corporate Area the capacity level is falling at about one per cent per day.

He said the NWC considers restrictions when the facilities are below 65 per cent capacity, and both the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir are below that level.

He also noted that at least 44 of the 450 systems operated islandwide have been affected by the dry season.

He said short term plans are being implemented to deal with the ongoing dry conditions.

The Government has also earmarked 350 million dollars to undertake a suite of measures aimed at drought mitigation.

By: Myesha Broadie and Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it may have to consider water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area as water levels at catchment facilities continue to decline, amid the dry season.

Today, the Met Service said Jamaicans should expect dry conditions mainly across southern sections of the island over the next few days.

It said for the next 6 months dry conditions are projected for mainly eastern parishes, with below-normal rainfall.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet Press Briefing this morning, Acting President of the NWC Garth Jackson said in the Corporate Area the capacity level is falling at about one per cent per day.

He said the NWC considers restrictions when the facilities are below 65 per cent capacity, and both the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir are below that level.

He also noted that at least 44 of the 450 systems operated islandwide have been affected by the dry season.

He said short term plans are being implemented to deal with the ongoing dry conditions.

The Government has also earmarked 350 million dollars to undertake a suite of measures aimed at drought mitigation.

By: Myesha Broadie and Georgetta Williams

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it may have to consider water restrictions in sections of the Corporate Area as water levels at catchment facilities continue to decline, amid the dry season.

Today, the Met Service said Jamaicans should expect dry conditions mainly across southern sections of the island over the next few days.

It said for the next 6 months dry conditions are projected for mainly eastern parishes, with below-normal rainfall.

Speaking at a special Post Cabinet Press Briefing this morning, Acting President of the NWC Garth Jackson said in the Corporate Area the capacity level is falling at about one per cent per day.

He said the NWC considers restrictions when the facilities are below 65 per cent capacity, and both the Hermitage Dam and Mona Reservoir are below that level.

He also noted that at least 44 of the 450 systems operated islandwide have been affected by the dry season.

He said short term plans are being implemented to deal with the ongoing dry conditions.

The Government has also earmarked 350 million dollars to undertake a suite of measures aimed at drought mitigation.