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Matthew Samuda

@matthewsamuda

Father, Jamaican, MP StAnn North East, Minister responsible for Water, Environment, Climate Change #NewJamaica #BetterJamaica

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Yesterday I was sworn in as Senator, and as a Minister w/o Portfolio for the second time. As I reflect on the on the occasion I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve Jamaica 🇯🇲 and commit to doing my best to further the development interests of all Jamaicans.


Matthew Samuda reposted

The Cabinet has received a comprehensive restoration and relief plan addressing issues reported by the National Water Commission (NWC). Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (@matthewsamuda), provided the update during a Special Press Briefing…


At today’s Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, I provided key updates on the restoration of water supply islandwide. Phase 1 of this restoration work will cost $3.2Billion JMD. 76% of customers of @NWCjam have been restored. Teams continue to work around the…

matthewsamuda's tweet image. At today’s Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, I provided key updates on the restoration of water supply islandwide. Phase 1 of this restoration work will cost $3.2Billion JMD. 76% of customers of @NWCjam have been restored.

Teams continue to work around the…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. At today’s Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, I provided key updates on the restoration of water supply islandwide. Phase 1 of this restoration work will cost $3.2Billion JMD. 76% of customers of @NWCjam have been restored.

Teams continue to work around the…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. At today’s Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, I provided key updates on the restoration of water supply islandwide. Phase 1 of this restoration work will cost $3.2Billion JMD. 76% of customers of @NWCjam have been restored.

Teams continue to work around the…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. At today’s Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, I provided key updates on the restoration of water supply islandwide. Phase 1 of this restoration work will cost $3.2Billion JMD. 76% of customers of @NWCjam have been restored.

Teams continue to work around the…

Update re Black River Water supply!

#Update The Dalingtober Pump is now operational by Generator. This pump serves our largest population centers and includes the High School and the Hospital. We expect that in some areas there are leaks, please report to the NWC. Thanks to NWC @matthewsamuda .



Matthew Samuda reposted

#Update The Dalingtober Pump is now operational by Generator. This pump serves our largest population centers and includes the High School and the Hospital. We expect that in some areas there are leaks, please report to the NWC. Thanks to NWC @matthewsamuda .


After 20 long, hard and miserable months the Cruise Ship Pier in Ocho Rios has welcomed its first ship. It experienced massive damage last year February & was forced to close operations, affecting 100s of businesses in St Ann and St Mary. Though @PortAuthorityJa will open the…

matthewsamuda's tweet image. After 20 long, hard and miserable months the Cruise Ship Pier in Ocho Rios has welcomed its first ship. It experienced massive damage last year February & was forced to close operations, affecting 100s of businesses in St Ann and St Mary.

Though @PortAuthorityJa will open the…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. After 20 long, hard and miserable months the Cruise Ship Pier in Ocho Rios has welcomed its first ship. It experienced massive damage last year February & was forced to close operations, affecting 100s of businesses in St Ann and St Mary.

Though @PortAuthorityJa will open the…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. After 20 long, hard and miserable months the Cruise Ship Pier in Ocho Rios has welcomed its first ship. It experienced massive damage last year February & was forced to close operations, affecting 100s of businesses in St Ann and St Mary.

Though @PortAuthorityJa will open the…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. After 20 long, hard and miserable months the Cruise Ship Pier in Ocho Rios has welcomed its first ship. It experienced massive damage last year February & was forced to close operations, affecting 100s of businesses in St Ann and St Mary.

Though @PortAuthorityJa will open the…

RIP my friend. Walk good Alsion. Too much now 😭 I

matthewsamuda's tweet image. RIP my friend. Walk good Alsion.
Too much now 😭 I

Delivering relief in St Ann’s bay this morning #NESA

matthewsamuda's tweet image. Delivering relief in St Ann’s bay this morning #NESA

Matthew Samuda reposted

Yesterday (November 4, 2025), Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Rhapsody of the Seas made a special call at the Historic Port of Falmouth to deliver relief supplies valued at USD 1 million, in support of Jamaica’s ongoing recovery efforts. The ship call was exclusively for the…


Crews worked through the night on the restoration of the major pipe line in Lilliput, which carries water from the Martha Brae Treatment plant into Montego Bay. Works will be complete this evening allowing the water to flow to the terminal reservoir significantly improving supply…

matthewsamuda's tweet image. Crews worked through the night on the restoration of the major pipe line in Lilliput, which carries water from the Martha Brae Treatment plant into Montego Bay. Works will be complete this evening allowing the water to flow to the terminal reservoir significantly improving supply…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. Crews worked through the night on the restoration of the major pipe line in Lilliput, which carries water from the Martha Brae Treatment plant into Montego Bay. Works will be complete this evening allowing the water to flow to the terminal reservoir significantly improving supply…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. Crews worked through the night on the restoration of the major pipe line in Lilliput, which carries water from the Martha Brae Treatment plant into Montego Bay. Works will be complete this evening allowing the water to flow to the terminal reservoir significantly improving supply…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. Crews worked through the night on the restoration of the major pipe line in Lilliput, which carries water from the Martha Brae Treatment plant into Montego Bay. Works will be complete this evening allowing the water to flow to the terminal reservoir significantly improving supply…

Construction crews are working 24 hours a day to restore the Great River Treatment Plant to restore supply to Hanover and St James. The intake pipes from the river were washed away during the storm. We expect to finish the work this weekend. #JaWaterRecovery @AndrewHolnessJM

matthewsamuda's tweet image. Construction crews are working 24 hours a day to restore the Great River Treatment Plant to restore supply to Hanover and St James. 

The intake pipes from the river were washed away during the storm. We expect to finish the work this weekend.

#JaWaterRecovery 

@AndrewHolnessJM…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. Construction crews are working 24 hours a day to restore the Great River Treatment Plant to restore supply to Hanover and St James. 

The intake pipes from the river were washed away during the storm. We expect to finish the work this weekend.

#JaWaterRecovery 

@AndrewHolnessJM…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. Construction crews are working 24 hours a day to restore the Great River Treatment Plant to restore supply to Hanover and St James. 

The intake pipes from the river were washed away during the storm. We expect to finish the work this weekend.

#JaWaterRecovery 

@AndrewHolnessJM…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. Construction crews are working 24 hours a day to restore the Great River Treatment Plant to restore supply to Hanover and St James. 

The intake pipes from the river were washed away during the storm. We expect to finish the work this weekend.

#JaWaterRecovery 

@AndrewHolnessJM…

Need more tarpaulin … please let me know anywhere that has stock…


Matthew Samuda reposted

In the public interest and to further aid public understanding, I am also re-posting a video of Dr. Nigel Clarke’s closing remarks in the passage of an amendment to the Financial Administration and Audit Act in 2024 to create the National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund (NNDRF).


Winsome lost her roof, and sections of her home in Hurricane Melissa, but she’s still thankful for life and ready to start anew. Let’s adopt a positive mindset in the midst of this enormous tragedy! #NESA #NESARebuild #NESARestore


The damage in St Ann is worse than we had hoped. We have started our community tours & relief efforts. The community of Windsor is in bad shape, we will have to work with the people to return safe shelter, sustenance, & peace to them quickly. Through it all their strength gives…

matthewsamuda's tweet image. The damage in St Ann is worse than we had hoped. We have started our community tours & relief efforts. The community of Windsor is in bad shape, we will have to work with the people to return safe shelter, sustenance, & peace to them quickly. Through it all their strength gives…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. The damage in St Ann is worse than we had hoped. We have started our community tours & relief efforts. The community of Windsor is in bad shape, we will have to work with the people to return safe shelter, sustenance, & peace to them quickly. Through it all their strength gives…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. The damage in St Ann is worse than we had hoped. We have started our community tours & relief efforts. The community of Windsor is in bad shape, we will have to work with the people to return safe shelter, sustenance, & peace to them quickly. Through it all their strength gives…
matthewsamuda's tweet image. The damage in St Ann is worse than we had hoped. We have started our community tours & relief efforts. The community of Windsor is in bad shape, we will have to work with the people to return safe shelter, sustenance, & peace to them quickly. Through it all their strength gives…

Please take note…

matthewsamuda's tweet image. Please take note…

Today, I’m pleased to announce the launch of supportjamaica.gov.jm, the Government of Jamaica’s official platform to coordinate relief, mobilize support, and manage recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The site allows users to donate securely, submit pledges,…


Stay Safe, North East St. Ann 🌧️ As Hurricane Melissa moves across Jamaica, please stay indoors, avoid flooded areas, and check in on your neighbours, especially the elderly and vulnerable. Our emergency teams are ready to respond once conditions are safe. We’ll get through this…


Discussing Jamaica’s hurricane response on the @BBC @BBCWorld as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall. Emergency teams are mobilized and all of our Utilities including our water systems are being monitored. We continue to encourage Jamaicans to follow the Bulletins and guidance from…


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