NWC says it may have to consider water restrictions in the Corporate Area due to dry season and declining water levels at catchment facilities

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.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton renews call for review of retirement age law 

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.

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Children’s Advocate joins call for the safe return of missing six-month-old and her 14-year-old aunt

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.

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Call made for National Police Day to honour law enforcement personnel

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.

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Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz says rural school bus system will include bus operators who transport PATH students

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.

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199 people killed in road crashes since the start of the year

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.

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St. James Municipal Corporation approves resolution to have Barracks Road in Montego Bay designated a school zone

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.

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Kingston Mayor welcomes decision by Appeal Court to overturn Supreme Court’s ruling on approvals granted for development at Bird Sucker Ave

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.

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Gov’t prioritizing expansion of Christiana Transportation Centre

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.

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JUTC to begin training of operators of vehicles in rural school bus system

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.

Read More