Increased rainfall leads to improvement in water levels at NWC storage facilities

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Bradshaw and co-accused appear in court for murder of 10-month old and mother

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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NWC workers back on the job

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Chuck calls on IC to quickly complete investigation into “illicit six”

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Petrojam workers stage sick out

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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St James records another double murder

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Seven people shot and killed between last night and this morning

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Opposition displeased with murder statistics despite reduction

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Four shot and killed in Trelawny

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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Mayor of Kingston says improvements coming for crab stalls at Heroes Circle

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says the pressure on the National Water Commission (NWC) brought on by the ongoing drought has been reduced.

He made the statement while speaking in the senate yesterday (October 13).

According to Minister Samuda, the Hermitage dam is operating at 100% capacity while the Mona reservoir is back to 70% capacity.

He gave the update while noting that there is still room for improvement.

He said due to the recent rain fall the NWC was able to remove the prohibition orders.

However, he said some restrictions remain.

The Minister added that the NWC is working to resume 24-hour service.

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