Readers’ reactions

NWC applies for 51 per cent tariff increase

Increase in cost for a commodity we’re hardly getting. I thought it was the government’s responsibility to put in the necessary infrastructure for us to get the water we’re paying for. I didn’t know it was our responsibility. - @BettyJa77533964

For little to no service, mind u. - @Natelle89

Can we see a 51% increase in the water we’re getting @NWCjam? Cause a water truck mi a live off ah! - @PG876

Let’s wait to see what the OUR will do. - @Verona41610470

No. Somebody help. - @kandiileena

Every single day I come on here; there’s something else to add to just how sick I am of this country. To feel like this in my own country should be a crime. - @jan_jai_love

Clearly it’s a prank. - @top5Jamaica

Imma need ya’ll to deny this. THE PEOPLE! gonna need ya’ll to deny this. - @staucia

I have no problem with the increase, if it’s going to improve the water service. The problem is these agencies ask for increases and the services don’t increase. SMH. - @dwaynefunlife

Government can drop PAYE by 51%. - @shan_fan_

Everything a increase except we hand tuh mouth. - @queen_celisa

Jamaicans need a serious protest. Not looting and bun dung but a march to the Office of the Prime Minister to demand accountability and a better Jamaica. All citizens need to participate. Not just JLP or PNP. Enough is enough. - @divineblackwomban

And minimum wage raised by how much again? - @daleynicholas33

Based on the class that you’re in? How will that be properly measured? - @deezychase

Lawd god. Then supposed a did them a make the water? - @devardo_artwork

Timing is everything! @nwcjam. How do you make this announcement now after many people are still experiencing frequent water lock-offs among other challenges? Also, @theourja what will the public consultative process entail, and how long will that last? - @fotgmediaja

How much can the people of the country bear? - Diana Grant

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, Instagram and Facebook pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel.