Press Releases

News

Official statements and announcements from NAWASA, grouped by year. Each release is available to download as a PDF.
2020 (2)

2020

NAWASA on the Dry Season Challenge

2020

Payment for the Sale of Water by Hydrant - Carriacou

2018

Tanks Installation Completed at Schools Across the Island

One of the eighteen schools benefiting under the National Water and Sewerage Authority’s (NAWASA’s) Schools Community Water Storage project has welcomed the initiative, not just for its impact on the student population but the community effect.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2018

NAWASA Upgrades Water Supply to Brooklyn Residents

The National Water and Sewerage Authority has expended approximately two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) on upgrading the water system serving residents of Brooklyn in St. John.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Rainwater Harvesting System for St. Andrew Residents

“I think that this is one of the best projects that has been undertaken by any organisation in the past years”, the sentiment shared by Blaize resident Lennon Thomas when asked his thoughts on the construction of what would become the first community based Rain Water Harvesting System in Grenada.

2016

NAWASA celebrates Silver Jubilee

“25 years of committed service the nation” was the theme under which NAWASA celebrated its 25th Anniversary. The Authority was born on November 25, 1990 when Parliament voted in favour of a name change from what was then the Central Water Commission (CWC).

2016

NAWASA Spreads Holiday Cheer

2015 marked another successful year for NAWASA’s Christmas Food Hamper Distribution Promotion, in which a total of 30 residents in the tri-island state benefitted. It was the 12th year in which the Authority touched the lives of many families.

2016

Press Release - NAWASA nominated for Global Water Leader Award

The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) had its name sounded on the international market as Grenada was the only country in the region to be nominated for the Global Water Leaders Award. The global water leader award looks at dramatic performance improvement in a water utility in the developing world. At the center of this achievement was the NAWASA Water Warz Secondary School’s Quiz Competition.

Thursday February 18, 2016, St. George, Grenada

Rain Water Harvesting System for St. Andrew Residents - Press Release

‘I think that this is one of the best projects that has been undertaken by any organisation in the past years’, the sentiment shared by Blaize resident Lennon Thomas when asked what are his thoughts on the construction of what would become the first community based Rain Water Harvesting System in Grenada. The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) and the German Agency for International Co-operation (GIZ) are the driving forces behind the project which is estimated to the tune of EC $300,000.

March 22, 2015

World Water Day Preparations

The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) observes the biggest event in the water industry, World Water Day, on Sunday March 22nd, 2015.

March 19, 2015

World Water Day Launch

The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) launched its World Water Day activities today, March 19th, at the Authority’s Main Office on the Carenage.

2015

NAWASA Provides Aid To Fire Victims

“It is not easy to rebuild from the ashes. We may not be able to give them the home they need at this time, but we are providing them the opportunity to make an early start with a new water connection” – the words of NAWASA’s General Manager Mr. Christopher Husbands, on the decision to help the Cadet family from La Fillette in St. Andrew.

2015

NAWASA Independence Road Relay

It was the perfect weather, the perfect setting and the perfect ending. The Production & Quality Department is crowned Champions of NAWASA’s first ever Independence Road Relay.

2015

NAWASA Hosts 5th Annual Independence Extravaganza

The visible smiles on the faces of employees at NAWASA’s 5th Annual Independence Extravaganza were a true testament to this year’s Independence theme, “Moving forward in unity to build a stronger nation”.

2015

NAWASA Supports 2015 Athletics Season

St. John’s Anglican, Grenada Boys Secondary School, Grenada Christian Academy, St. Louis Girls RC and St. Patrick’s Anglican have benefitted from an over three thousand dollar investment, in the form of trophies and medals for their athletic sports meet.

February 7, 2015

Independence Celebrations

February 7th is no ordinary day in Grenada’s history, and the staff at the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) is determined to display their spirit of patriotism, holding its 5th Annual Independence Extravaganza to commemorate Grenada’s forty-one (41) years as an independent nation.

2015

Heroic Police Officer

The word hero in any part of speech is quite rarely used today, but heroic is the only adjective that justifies the act of a local Police Constable.

Monday December 29, 2014

NAWASA spreads holiday cheer with Food Hamper Distribution

St. George’s, Grenada: Staff at the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) brought new meaning to the term ‘Sharing Christmas Joy’ this year.

August 14, 2014

NAWASA rewards 2014 CPEA Achievers

St. George, Grenada: As a corporate business organization, the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) continued for the 10th year to award employees’ children for their achievement in the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) Examination.

August 14, 2014

NAWASA contributes to Spice Mas 2014

St. George, Grenada: The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) has played its part in ensuring that its consumers were able to have a fun-filled Spice Mas 2014.

Tuesday May 13, 2014

NAWASA speaks on challenges in the dry season

St. George’s, Grenada: The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) says despite some recent rains it remains severely challenged to supply customers with an adequate supply.

February 28, 2014

NAWASA – Largest Sponsor – FUN FUN One Crab on the Run Book Initiative

NAWASA’s Communications Officer Jamila Lewis was one of three persons who made a presentation at the Official Handover Ceremony for the FUN FUN ONE CRAB ON THE RUN books at the Ministry of Education Conference Room on Friday February 28th, 2014.

February 6, 2014

NAWASA Celebrates 40 with Independence Extravaganza

The celebratory mood at the Grenada Spice Basket was palpable on Thursday February 6th, 2014 as 230 of NAWASA’s employees celebrated Grenada’s 40th Anniversary of Independence.

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