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SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have give...
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June 27 12:30 AM
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 27 12:28 AM
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Gov’t says NWC already implementing reforms highlighted in Auditor General’s audit
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Gov’t says NWC already implementing reforms highlighted in Auditor General’s audit
June 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government says it accepts the findings of the Auditor General’s Performance Audit Report on the National Water Commission’s (...
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Full water restoration by Tuesday, says Samuda
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Full water restoration by Tuesday, says Samuda
RENAE OSBOURNE, Observer staff reporter, osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Water Minister Matthew Samuda says full restoration can be expected by Tuesday for the 2,000 National Water Commission (NWC) customers still without s...
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Hermitage Dam to be upgraded at a cost of US$250 million, says Samuda
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Hermitage Dam to be upgraded at a cost of US$250 million, says Samuda
April 28, 2026
The Government is moving ahead with plans to upgrade the Hermitage Dam in Stony Hill, St Andrew to the tune of US$250 million. Minister of Water, Envi...
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Reduced rainfall affecting water systems
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Reduced rainfall affecting water systems
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has warned that without a substantial increase in rainfall, water restrictions may become nece...
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Sections of communities in Westmoreland now have light
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Sections of communities in Westmoreland now have light
January 20, 2026
With the energisation of power lines leading to the National Water Commission (NWC) Roaring River Pump, customers in sections of Petersfield, sections...
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NWC team steps in to support flood-hit care home in St James
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NWC team steps in to support flood-hit care home in St James
January 6, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The National Water Commission’s (NWC) eastern maintenance team has demonstrated outstanding corporate citizenship after recently d...
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NWC damage from Melissa put at $10 billion – Samuda
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NWC damage from Melissa put at $10 billion – Samuda
November 13, 2025
National Water Commission (NWC) systems have suffered an estimated $10.28 billion in damage as a result of Hurricane Melissa which made landfall in so...
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NWC restores access to 65% of customer base
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NWC restores access to 65% of customer base
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has successfully restored access to 65 per cent of its customer base and is aiming to move tha...
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWC says its ready for storm
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#EyeOnMelissa: NWC says its ready for storm
October 23, 2025
National Water Commission (NWC) has moved to assure that it has taken steps to ensure that it keeps its customers supplied with the commodity, during ...
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Sewage overflow plagues Darling Street, NWC promises repairs
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Sewage overflow plagues Darling Street, NWC promises repairs
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A  sewage overflow in the Darling Street area of Downtown Kingston has once again  caused  concerns to be raised by vendors, as ef...
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Gallons of water flow in Mount Salem
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Gallons of water flow in Mount Salem
September 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Copious amounts of water have been flowing from a break in a water main on the Mount Salem main road in St James. According to res...
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Water supply restrictions to begin Monday in Corporate Area amid drought
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Water supply restrictions to begin Monday in Corporate Area amid drought
July 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – National Water Commission (NWC) says it will begin to implement water supply restrictions for sections of Kingston and St Andrew, ...
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Gov’t unveils $350m plan to mitigate drought conditions across Jamaica
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Gov’t unveils $350m plan to mitigate drought conditions across Jamaica
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is currently facing a rapidly changing dry season, prompting the Government to announce a $350 million drought mitigation ...
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Holness commissions $81.5 million Forest Hill Solar Park
May 30, 2025
The $81.5-million Forest Hill Solar Park, which will result in millions in annual energy savings for the National Water Commission (NWC), was commissi...
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Up to 34,000 Jamaicans benefit from NWC amnesty
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Up to 34,000 Jamaicans benefit from NWC amnesty
May 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With 34,000 persons benefiting from the amnesty instituted by the National Water Commission (NWC) to settle uncollectable debts, t...
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34,000 benefit from NWC amnesty — Samuda
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34,000 benefit from NWC amnesty — Samuda
May 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has collected over $547 million under its ongoing amnesty programme to reconnect customers who...
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Samuda outlines new wildlife protection measures after crocodile deaths
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Samuda outlines new wildlife protection measures after crocodile deaths
April 27, 2025
Work on infrastructure that will prevent crocodiles from being stuck in barren sewage ponds at Greater Portmore, St Catherine is to begin on Monday. “...
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WATCH: PNP junior spokesman raises concerns over water quality discrepancies
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WATCH: PNP junior spokesman raises concerns over water quality discrepancies
April 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) Junior Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Jessie James Clarke, is calling for clarity and accounta...
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NWC writes off $600m of arrears, 21,000 customers benefit from amnesty – Holness
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NWC writes off $600m of arrears, 21,000 customers benefit from amnesty – Holness
March 23, 2025
More than 21,000 customers of the National Water Commission (NWC), who have been disconnected for more than six months, have so far made use of the am...
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Nearly $2b to be spent to address sewage problems in Kingston and St Andrew – PM
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Nearly $2b to be spent to address sewage problems in Kingston and St Andrew – PM
March 23, 2025
The National Water Commission (NWC) will be spending $1.4 billion this year to lay sewer lines along Monroe Road, Retreat Avenue, Seymour Avenue, and ...
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People with disabilities to benefit from NWC Amnesty
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People with disabilities to benefit from NWC Amnesty
February 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Persons with disabilities or their verified caregivers have been added to the list of beneficiaries under the National Water Comm...
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NWC looking to increase potable water supply islandwide to 85 per cent
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NWC looking to increase potable water supply islandwide to 85 per cent
February 8, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) is looking to increase the supply of potable water islandwide from 78 to 85 per cent. This is ...
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June 27, 2026
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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June 27, 2026
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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