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NWC seeks 51 per cent tariff increase

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NWC seeks 51 per cent tariff increase
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Water Commission (NWC) has applied to the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) for a 51 per cent tariff increase, a move that could affect its approximately 500,000 customers.

Acting NWC President Kevin Kerr told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday that the application was submitted to the OUR last Friday, adding that the regulator is expected to make an announcement shortly.

Kerr said the proposed increase is tied to an investment plan designed to s

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