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Samuda: No NWC resources for water parties

Oct 1, 2026 · Karen Madden/Gleaner Writer

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Water Minister Matthew Samuda has assured Jamaicans that no permits are being issued for “water parties” using National Water Commission (NWC) resources. Samuda was responding to concerns over the possible misuse of public water supplies during ongoing conservation efforts. The assurance comes as the country continues to grapple with crippling drought conditions, resulting in the NWC imposing water prohibition orders across several parishes.

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