Water crisis: Corporate Area storage levels declining rapidly

Despite implementing a conservation programme, the National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that levels at its two major catchment facilities continue to decline. In addition, inflows remain inadequate to keep up with demand. 
Charles Buchanan, NWC Corporate Public Relations Manager, told RJR News on Tuesday night that the Mona Reservoir is now at 28 per cent of its capacity while the Hermitage Dam is at 66 per cent.

Leaks

Meanwhile, Mr Buchanan confirmed that members of  the public have begun to use the hot-line to contact the NWC to report leaks. The measure was introduced to reduce water losses due to faulty pipes.
Mr Buchanan said this was encouraging, and he wants more persons to report leaks.

The prompt repair of leaks was one of the key measures reiterated by Water Minister Robert Pickersgill in a national broadcast on Sunday night, in response to the severe drought now affecting the island.

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Water crisis: Corporate Area storage levels declining rapidly

Police urge owners to claim stolen vehicles now or pay storage fee

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 | 12:50 PM    

ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The St Andrew North Police say that they have recovered several motor vehicles reported stolen in the division and are urging the owners to collect them now as a storage fee will be attached in seven days time.

The cops say they now have six motor cars and seven motor bikes in their possession, adding that the vehicles have remained unclaimed despite numerous attempts to contact the owners.

The cops on Wednesday warned that within seven days the vehicles will be sent to a storage facility on Gore Terrace St Andrew where a fee will be charged for recovery.

Storage will cost the owners J$3,500 for the first day and J$1,000 for each day thereafter, the police said.

In claiming vehicles owners should go to the Constant Spring Police Station with a valid form of identification (voter’s ID, passport or driver’s license) and proof of ownership of the vehicle, the police advised. 

Recovered vehicles: 

Motorcars

1993 Grey Nissan Blurbird – 2026 EA

1996 Grey Nissan Bluebird – 0278 DD

1994 Black Nissan Lucino – 0253 GJ

1990 White Toyota Camry – 7693 FV

1992 White Nissan AD Wagon – 3123 FO

1994 Grey Toyota Corolla – 8122 BX

Motorcycles

Cub 90 – 4828 E

Jamco – 4107 G

Zongshen – 2039 G

Locin – 7141 F

Locin – 5467 G

Honda – 0606 F

Jamco – 8685 F

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Police urge owners to claim stolen vehicles now or pay storage fee