Country to know fate of NWC President Mark Barnett in short order – Samuda

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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Met Services says drought affecting the island could last until June

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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Police report 7% increase in gun seizures

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says he expects that an announcement will be made in short order about National Water Commission (NWC) president Mark Barnett’s future at the commission.

Mr. Samuda made the disclosure in response to questions posed at a post-cabinet press briefing on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Barnett was sent on administrative leave, last October.

It followed a damning report from the Integrity Commission (IC) which flagged Barnett and his wife for alleged breaches relating to an apartment complex in St. Andrew.

The IC cited, among other things, irregularities in the approval process for the construction of the complex.

Giving an update on the matter, Mr. Samuda said he expects the NWC board to comment on the matter soon.

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