Noticias sobre Jamaica
Non-Revenue water reduction programmes
Water use has been increasing worldwide by about 1% per year since the 1980s, driven by a combination of population growth, socio-economic development and changing consumption patterns.
NWC/Miya Jamaica set to tackle water challenges in Portmore; US$13m allocated
Residents, businesses, and institutions in South East Saint Catherine (Portmore) should expect significant improvements to their water distribution system and billing, as the National Water Commission (NWC) in collaboration with Miya Jamaica is set to commence immediate water works under the new Portmore Co-management, Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme.
Once in a lifetime floods to become regular occurrences by end of century
Superstorm Sandy brought flood-levels to the New York region that had not been seen in generations.
World Bank provides US$26 million to strengthen flood risk management in Guyana
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the ongoing Guyana Flood Risk Management Project.
Miya Jamaica increases collaborative efforts with NWC to keep efficient distribution activities
In response to the financial fallouts and hardships being experienced by many Jamaicans during this pandemic, Miya Jamaica has stepped in to provide relief supplies to families across the Island.
Miya Jamaica donates relief supplies to COVID-19 affected communities in Jamaica
The voices of many Jamaicans can be heard amid the world-cry of displaced workers who are now faced with financial fallouts, owing to the novel coronavirus.
Live coverage: Latest news on coronavirus and water industry
FRIDAY, MAY 29 Invest in hydropower to tackle coronavirus and climate crisis impacts The Covid-19 pandemic has underlined hydropower’s resilience and critical role in delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy, especially in times of crisis.
Miya and Jamaica NWC win prize for best Infrastructure Project in the WEX Global 2020
For the first time Miya participated in the 2020 WEX Global Congress 14th edition.
NWC, Miya Jamaica kick-start 2020 with Water Conservation School Programme
New Day Primary School in the Grants Pen community headed the 2020 phase of the National Water Commission (NWC) and Miya Jamaica Water Conservation School Tour, which is targeting approximately 1500 students from 20 schools in the Socially Challenged Areas (SCAs) of Kingston and St Andrew (KSA).
Rainwater harvesting as a method of climate change adaptation
In dozens of drought-hit districts across Jamaica, students as young as six, unemployed young people, and prisoners on the road to rehabilitation are learning how to grow plenty of food in areas where water is scarce.
“We want to become a key competitor in the Spanish concession market”
'Ensuring water abundance through efficient management'.
Miya Jamaica joins forces with the NWC to reduce severe water losses in Kingston and St. Andrew
With continuous efforts to improve the water supply and service to existing customers, the NWC has partnered with European-owned water operator Miya to assist with the reduction of water losses in Kingston and St.
Water and sanitation subsidies need to better benefit the poor, says World Bank
Water and sanitation subsidies are disproportionately benefitting the better-off, according to a new report from the World Bank.
New SDG 6 monitoring guide for the Caribbean
Effective, accurate monitoring of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 (Water and Sanitation) is a technical process that requires considerable effort at the local level.
WMO launches new assessment tool to support water management
A new tool to help ensure the sustainable and effective management of water resources was launched at an international symposium on the Dynamic Water Resources Assessment Tool held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Fluence unveils SUBRE with announcement of sales
Fluence Corporation Limited announces the commercial launch of its SUBRE submerged membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) solution, available in two configurations: as a retrofit upgrade, and as a new greenfield plant.
Patricia Mejías: “30% of the world’s population lives in countries with high water stress”
The Water Dialogues, held in Madrid last October, are annual meetings held to discuss different topics, in order to promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences between Latin America and Spain with regards to issues of interest for the water sector.