Government Dumps $500M to Battle Drought | Jamaica News

The government just dropped $500 million to fight the brutal drought and heat—released before schools reopen to hit hardest-hit spots fast. Half goes to the National Water Commission to truck water to schools, hospitals, police stations, and detention centers. Another $200 million lets MPs deliver aid locally, while $150 million empowers municipalities to fill gaps in utility coverage. With El Niño keeping the dry spell going until early next year, this emergency cash aims to stabilize daily life and keep critical services running until the rains return. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5fd28199d78e298