NWC projected to lose $2.1 billion in revenue due to the drought

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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“JCF needs to adopt new strategies aimed at reducing road crashes”- Police Commissioner

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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Police report 7% increase in gun seizures

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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Probe launched into allegations that a police officer impregnated murder accused Leoda Bradshaw

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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3 taken to hospital following St. Ann’s fourth crash this week

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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Police identify 3 killed in crash along Dunn’s River main road

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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UPDATE: Police probing double murder in St. Elizabeth’s “peaceful” Williamsfield community

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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Head of the St. Elizabeth Police ASP Coleridge Minto gives details of double murder in Williamsfield, last night

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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10 people killed in crashes since the start of April

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

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Woman and 2 men killed in 4 vehicle collision near Dunn’s River in St. Ann

The authorities are implementing several measures to ensure that citizens are supplied with water during the drought, with the National Water Commission (NWC) projected to spend millions of dollars on this.

Acknowledging that approximately 70 of the commission’s 450 water systems are affected by drought, Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr says the commission is working to mitigate further impact.

He notes that $400 million will be spent on water provision during the drought.

In addition, revenue loss of $2.1 billion is expected.

Meantime, Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the government was proactive in dealing with the drought issue.

He says meetings were held to finalize plans to address it.

They were speaking during a post cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Read More