National Water Commission.
The NWC supplies potable water each day to its registered accounts across Jamaica.
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Matthew Samuda serves as Minister of Water and Environment in Jamaica, overseeing national development.Well supported9 reports5 developments inside
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The National Water Commission provided water support to Meadowbrook High School.Some support1 report
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The National Water Commission is upgrading water infrastructure to serve the island of Jamaica.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
Earlier this month
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The National Water Commission and the government are responsible for the $500m Queen Heights investment and committed to advancing the water infrastructure project.Some support1 report
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Mayor in Mandeville calls for government intervention regarding the local water supply issues.Some support1 report
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The operational status of the National Water Commission in Jamaica, including potable water supply, black water management, and oversight by MPs.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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The National Water Commission activates drought protocols and deploys trucks to schools in Jamaica.Some support1 report
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The National Water Commission is undertaking sewage infrastructure renovations in St Andrew, with Matthew Samuda overseeing the work.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Samuda ordered the National Water Commission to review operational work sites due to traffic and water disruptions.Some support1 report
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The National Water Commission implemented emergency water trucking services.Some support1 report
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The National Water Commission imposed water prohibition orders in St Thomas.Some support2 reports
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Cabinet approved a $500m allocation for drought fight, involving the National Water Commission.Some support2 reports
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NWC plans to move water from Rio Cobre and utilize Mona Dam to improve water supply to Negril and Kingston.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Jamaica Fire Brigade battled bushfires with support from the Jamaica Defence Force, while the National Water Commission provided critical assistance.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The National Water Commission deployed water trucks to assist the Jamaica Fire Brigade in responding to a blaze in St Andrew.Some support1 report
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The National Water Commission provides potable water services across Jamaica and oversaw the commissioning of the Bunkers Hill water project.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The National Water Commission faces operational issues and drought conditions have lowered the Hermitage Dam capacity in Jamaica.Some support3 reports
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The National Water Commission oversees water projects to mitigate drought impacts and announces infrastructure updates regarding water security.Some support2 reports
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The Early Childhood Commission is involved in early childhood sector support while the National Water Commission manages water supply across Jamaica.Some support2 reports
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The National Water Commission (NWC) supplies water to Santa Cruz, operating within Jamaica under the representation of Minister Matthew Samuda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amid El Niño impacts, Samuda announces a water prohibition order in Jamaica due to prevailing dry conditions and low rainfall.Some support4 reports
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The National Water Commission is leading efforts to upgrade the Hermitage Dam, which serves the population of Kingston and St Andrew, with input from Matthew Samuda.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The National Water Commission provides water supply and infrastructure assurance across St Andrew, Kingston, and St Catherine.Some support2 reports
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The National Water Commission serves communities in Kingston and Mountain View, with Kevin Kerr acting as its President.Some support2 reports
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The National Water Commission requires an external agency to handle bridge construction projects.Some support1 report
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Agencies in Jamaica discuss expanding heritage protection scope and ministerial responsibility for water infrastructure.Some support1 report
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Ian Hayles challenges the government's water project allocation policy in Jamaica.Some support3 reports
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Hunter led the National Water Commission for 11 years and served as CEO of the National Works Agency for 14 years.Some support1 report
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The National Water Commission is involved in a water project in Santa Cruz, where Jess addressed the groundbreaking ceremony and Delroy Chuck made a declaration in the legislative body.Some support1 report
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An audit report detailing the National Water Commission's performance was tabled in the House of Representatives and accepted by the government.Some support1 report
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The government is being urged to shift National Water Commission infrastructure, with NWC plants located across Jamaica.Some support1 report
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Around National Water Commission this week
News at the entities that move National Water Commission most-
Matthew Samuda StructuralMatthew Samuda proposed independent scrutiny of declarations on July 14, 2026.Moves National Water Commission
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government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves National Water Commission
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Hunter StructuralHunter, a DPS board member, holds a dual role as a union employee while CEA represents DPS educators.Moves National Water Commission
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cabinet StructuralThe Cabinet cleared a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for employees, citing rising inflation.Moves National Water Commission
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house of representatives StructuralDonald Trump appoints Bill Pulte as DNI; Pulte splits time between DC and Florida, while Kash Patel faces criticism for jet misuse.Moves National Water Commission
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El Nino Shared contextEl Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Moves National Water Commission
Connections
The 30 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kevin Kerr Structural
Kevin Kerr serves as the Acting President of the National Water Commission.
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Jamaica Structural
The National Water Commission operates as a government agency whose existence and functions are dependent on the sovereign context of Jamaica.
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Matthew Samuda Structural
Matthew Samuda serves as the Minister, exercising oversight and authority over the National Water Commission's operations.
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government Structural
The government provides regulatory oversight and funding, while relying on the National Water Commission for essential water services.
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Hermitage Dam Structural
The National Water Commission is responsible for leading the upgrade and management of the Hermitage Dam.
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Hunter Structural
Hunter served as the leader of the National Water Commission for 11 years.
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St Thomas Structural
The National Water Commission formally regulates water usage in St Thomas by issuing prohibition orders and restrictions.
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cabinet Structural
The National Water Commission operates under the executive oversight and budgetary approval of the Cabinet.
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St Catherine Structural
The National Water Commission provides essential water services and issues binding regulatory orders for the area of St Catherine.
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Jamaica Fire Brigade Operational
The National Water Commission provides critical operational supplies and assistance to the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
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Negril Structural
The National Water Commission is responsible for planning and providing water supply to the area of Negril.
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Kingston Structural
The National Water Commission operates under a mandate to serve, regulate, and supply water services within the Kingston area.
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Vinci Construction Transactional
The National Water Commission has contracted Vinci Construction for construction services.
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St Andrew Shared context
The National Water Commission provides essential water and sewage services and regulatory oversight for the geographical area of St Andrew.
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Peter Bunting Operational
The two entities are actively engaged together in lobbying efforts concerning infrastructure upgrades and service improvements.
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Portland Structural
The National Water Commission formally regulates Portland by issuing water prohibition orders and restrictions.
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Early Childhood Commission Operational
NWC collaborates with the Early Childhood Commission to ensure adequate water provision for the early childhood sector.
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Santa Cruz Operational
The National Water Commission actively supplies water resources and is involved in water projects within Santa Cruz.
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El Nino Shared context
The operational context of the National Water Commission is defined by the large-scale climate patterns, such as El Nino, which introduce resource stress.
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house of representatives Structural
The National Water Commission is subject to formal oversight by the House of Representatives through the tabling of audit reports.
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Cumberland High School Transactional
The National Water Commission provides supplies via trucks to Cumberland High School.
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Meadowbrook High School Structural
The National Water Commission provides essential water supply services to Meadowbrook High School.
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Mona Dam Structural
The National Water Commission relies on the operational capacity of the Mona Dam to fulfill its mandate, which is currently being strained by drought conditions.
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Justice Transactional
Justice addressed the NWC groundbreaking ceremony, establishing a specific, episodic interaction between the two entities.
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Rio Cobre Structural
The National Water Commission plans to utilize Rio Cobre as a source for water supply.
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Mountain View Shared context
The National Water Commission operates within the geographic and jurisdictional context of Mountain View.
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Dixon Operational
The relationship is characterized by routine meetings between the individual and the government agency.
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Jamaica National Heritage Trust Operational
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust was asked to expand its scope to protect historic sites.
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Richard Vernon Mentioned together
A single snapshot mentions A's operational activity, but does not establish a meaningful or coupled relationship with B.
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David Chambers Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared context of drought impacting business operations.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- The National Water Commission provided water support to Meadowbrook High School.
- The National Water Commission and the government are responsible for the $500m Queen Heights investment and committed to advancing the water infrastructure project.
- Mayor in Mandeville calls for government intervention regarding the local water supply issues.
- The National Water Commission activates drought protocols and deploys trucks to schools in Jamaica.
- Samuda ordered the National Water Commission to review operational work sites due to traffic and water disruptions.
- The National Water Commission implemented emergency water trucking services.
- The National Water Commission imposed water prohibition orders in St Thomas.
- Cabinet approved a $500m allocation for drought fight, involving the National Water Commission.
August 2026
8 events- NWC plans to move water from Rio Cobre and utilize Mona Dam to improve water supply to Negril and Kingston.
- The Jamaica Fire Brigade battled bushfires with support from the Jamaica Defence Force, while the National Water Commission provided critical assistance.
- The National Water Commission deployed water trucks to assist the Jamaica Fire Brigade in responding to a blaze in St Andrew.
- The National Water Commission provides potable water services across Jamaica and oversaw the commissioning of the Bunkers Hill water project.
- The National Water Commission faces operational issues and drought conditions have lowered the Hermitage Dam capacity in Jamaica.
- The National Water Commission oversees water projects to mitigate drought impacts and announces infrastructure updates regarding water security.
- The Early Childhood Commission is involved in early childhood sector support while the National Water Commission manages water supply across Jamaica.
- Amid El Niño impacts, Samuda announces a water prohibition order in Jamaica due to prevailing dry conditions and low rainfall.
July 2026
7 events- The operational status of the National Water Commission in Jamaica, including potable water supply, black water management, and oversight by MPs.
- The National Water Commission is undertaking sewage infrastructure renovations in St Andrew, with Matthew Samuda overseeing the work.
- The National Water Commission is leading efforts to upgrade the Hermitage Dam, which serves the population of Kingston and St Andrew, with input from Matthew Samuda.
- The National Water Commission provides water supply and infrastructure assurance across St Andrew, Kingston, and St Catherine.
- The National Water Commission serves communities in Kingston and Mountain View, with Kevin Kerr acting as its President.
- The National Water Commission requires an external agency to handle bridge construction projects.
- Agencies in Jamaica discuss expanding heritage protection scope and ministerial responsibility for water infrastructure.
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June 2026
8 events- Matthew Samuda serves as Minister of Water and Environment in Jamaica, overseeing national development.
- The National Water Commission is upgrading water infrastructure to serve the island of Jamaica.
- The National Water Commission (NWC) supplies water to Santa Cruz, operating within Jamaica under the representation of Minister Matthew Samuda.
- Ian Hayles challenges the government's water project allocation policy in Jamaica.
- Hunter led the National Water Commission for 11 years and served as CEO of the National Works Agency for 14 years.
- The National Water Commission is involved in a water project in Santa Cruz, where Jess addressed the groundbreaking ceremony and Delroy Chuck made a declaration in the legislative body.
- An audit report detailing the National Water Commission's performance was tabled in the House of Representatives and accepted by the government.
- The government is being urged to shift National Water Commission infrastructure, with NWC plants located across Jamaica.