Water crisis deepening

October 1, 2026 JAMAICA’S water crisis is deepening, with 107 of the National Water Commission’s 405 reserve systems dipping into drought territory, even as several parishes continue to face strict water restrictions. In the meantime, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda has put Jamaicans on warning for even tighter water restrictions come Monday, as the country continues to grapple with worsening drought conditions. Some communities could be getting day-on, day-off supply as the crisis deepens, with rainfall projections for drought-affected parishes looking bleak for the months ahead. MET Service graphic showing rainfall projections for the rest of the year. See stories on Pages 4&5 KINGSTON, Jamaica—A firearm was seized during an operation by lawmen assigned to the Matilda’s Corner Police Station following an operation in the Eas... IC: PNP councillor sat in meeting on wife's application for Ocho Rios transport centre space KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has found that Councillor Ian Bell (People's National Party, Beecher Town Division) participated in de... BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer IRONSHORE, St James — Wednesday’s much-anticipated opening of the US$28-million PriceSmart in this western parish has been hailed by Rodrigo Calva, th... BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr Andrew Wheatley, has reiterated his call for stronger ... ST ANN, Jamaica—Defending champions Clarendon College led six other teams to the quarter-finals of the ISSA Ben Francis Cup competition after beating ... WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —Knockalva Technical failed to claim a share of second place in Zone B of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition after they w... KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables and one correctional officer have appeared in court after being charged in connectio... International News, Latest News WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Authorities in Pennsylvania confirmed Wednesday a fifth death linked to measles, as thousands of cases spread in the w... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives