Jamaica's PM announces water bill amnesty for elderly and vulnerable, starting Jan 2, 2025.

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced an amnesty for vulnerable and elderly water customers whose supply was cut due to unpaid bills. Starting January 2, 2025, debts over two years old will be written off for pensioners and those needing assistance, as identified by PATH standards. The government will also waive reconnection fees. Additionally, pensioners will receive leak detection services, and the NWC will train specialists through a partnership with HEART-Trust/NSTA.

November 24, 2024
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