OUR calls for more coordinated water sector amid drought

According to Jamaica Observer (General News), KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is calling for better planning in the water sector amid ongoing drought conditions During a recent public education webinar, the OUR called for stronger coordination, long-term planning and accountable investment across Jamaica’s water sector to improve service delivery and strengthen resilience in the face of increasing climate and operational challenges. It comes as Jamaicans face water lockoffs and increasing food prices. “Jamaica has established a sector governance framework, institutions and instruments, but service remains uneven. We need to connect planning and financing more closely to what customers experience at the tap and on their bills,” said OUR Director of Regulation, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement, Duane Rowe. He maintained that Jamaica must strengthen the links between planning, financing and customer outco