NWC Amnesty realised nearly $800 million for State-owned utility

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Kevin JacksonJournalist at Jamaica Observer

July 12, 2026

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NWC Amnesty realised nearly $800 million for State-owned utility

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The customer amnesty and relief programme granted by the National Water Commission (NWC) in January 2025 generated $769.0 million in collections for the State-owned utility company.

It also processed over 15,000 customer requests and resolved approximately $1.9 billion in legacy debt.

The information is contained in the 2025 edition of the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica, a publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica.

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