76% of NWC customers have been reconnected following Hurricane Melissa

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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More than $540m donated to Government’s official disaster relief platform

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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Health Ministry says over 5000 kg of food condemned during recent assessments of food establishments

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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NWA says roadway from Spanish Town to Bog Walk in St. Catherine now open

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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$3 billion ear-marked to provide emergency recovery for agriculture sector following Hurricane Melissa

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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No report of unusual disease outbreak in island’s shelters

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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Select fruits and vegetables to be imported following passage of hurricane Melissa

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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Island’s third field hospital to be established at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland on Thursday

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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JPS says damaged roadways have impacted restoration efforts across the island

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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Police constable dies in crash in Moneague St. Ann yesterday

The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

He explained that this includes restoration or repair work, purchase of generators, purchase of water trucks among other things.

Mr. Samuda said Cabinet has been given a first phase response plan which will cost J$3 billion.

He said 76% of  n-w-c customers  have been reconnected. 

The minister said 267 systems are now active, with 496 systems still disrupted. 

Samuda said one hundred and 30 thousand customers remain unrestored. 

The water minister  called on residents to be patient, noting that water restoration is linked to the supply of electricity. 

He added that the NWC will begin to publish the list of pumps by parish which are awaiting power and the timeline for water connections. 

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