No water since Hurricane Melissa as Trelawny residents vent frustration

Residents of Daniel Town and Texas in Trelawny say they have been without piped water since the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, leaving many to spend thousands of dollars to secure the essential commodity.

Speaking to The STAR, resident Shawna McKay described the situation as unacceptable.

"It's a disgrace the way the National Water Commission (NWC) is treating us. All you get is excuses. I have to be purchasing water at $8,000 per load," she said.

Councillor for the division, Roydell Hamilton, said he believes stronger action may be needed before the issue is addressed.

"Until people come out with placards in a demonstration, then NWC will treat the people how they deserve," Hamilton said.

However, NWC Communications Manager Delano Williams said relief is on the way.

He explained that work will begin this week on the Relift Station at Rock, a project expected to improve water supply to the affected communities.

Williams also announced that restoration work on the Daniel Town Tank is set to commence this week.

"Once completed it will facilitate the pumping of water to Texas and other elevated areas," he said.

Williams thanked residents for their patience as the improvement works get underway.

"I express thanks to the residents for their patience and understanding as these improvements are carried out," he said.

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