Jamaica water minister backs 51% rate hike, cites rising costs

Jamaica's water minister defended the National Water Commission's request for a 51% rate increase, attributing it to higher operational costs. The statement came at the groundbreaking of the Black River to Arlington Pipeline Project, a $216 million infrastructure investment. The rate hike, if approved, would significantly raise water bills, potentially affecting consumers and businesses, but the regulatory outcome remains uncertain.

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