Jesse James Clarke
Jesse James Clarke is a councillor for the Trafalgar Division in the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation and a university lecturer specializing in microbiology and food quality. He recently made headlines by asserting that the water supply provided by the National Water Commission (NWC) in Kingston and St Andrew is unsafe for consumption, citing concerns over contamination with faecal coliforms. His claims prompted a swift response from the NWC, which defended the safety of its water supply, emphasizing that it meets health standards and is regularly tested.
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Jesse James Clarke also nominated Lorraine Dobson for the deputy mayor position.
Tensions flare at KSAMC as JLP protests election of deputy mayor | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-02-11
Jesse James Clarke also nominated Lorraine Dobson for deputy mayor.
JLP councillors walk out of KSAMC meeting over deputy mayor vote | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11Jesse James Clarke, the chairman of the Public Health and Sanitisation Committee, raised concerns about the safety of the water in Kingston and St Andrew.
‘Not the way to run a country’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-20
Jesse James Clarke is a lecturer in microbiology and food quality standards, who chairs the corporation’s public health committee.
Editorial | Silly, whingeing National Water Commission | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-16
Opposition People’s National Party Councillor Jesse James Clarke had raised concerns in March about the safety of the water in Kingston and St Andrew.
NWC not legally bound to report to KSAMC, says Samuda | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-15Jesse James Clarke raised concerns about the safety of the water in Kingston and St Andrew following the NWC report.
Opposition criticises NWC for halting water reports to KSAMC, wants gov’t to intervene | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-14
Jesse James Clarke is an Opposition People's National Party Councillor who raised concerns about the safety of the water in Kingston and St Andrew.
WATER WAR | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-14
Opposition People's National Party Councillor Jesse James Clarke raised concerns about the safety of the water in Kingston and St Andrew following the NWC report.
NWC to stop sharing water quality data with KSAMC after public discussion on test results – Swaby | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-13
Jesse James Clarke has praised the cleanliness and dedicated staff at the Port Antonio Hospital, but emphasised the urgent need to upgrade the ageing facility.
Clarke, Buchanan want major Port Antonio Hospital upgrade | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-29
Jesse James Clarke brought a resolution calling for potable water in Kingston and St Andrew.
JLP says PNP using water issue to distract from financial irregularities at KSAMC | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-09
Jesse James Clarke, councillor for the Trafalgar division and PNP deputy spokesman on health and wellness, introduced the motion for potable water.
Rough waters | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-09
Jesse James Clarke raised a resolution calling for potable water in Kingston and St Andrew.
KSAMC meeting erupts into chaos over resolution on Kingston and St Andrew water supply | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-08
Jesse James Clarke is a PNP Councillor who has raised concerns about the safety of the water supplied by the NWC.
JLP KSAMC Caucus calls for resignation of Jesse James Clarke as PNP junior spokesman | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-02
Jesse James Clarke is a microbiology and food quality lecturer who raised concerns about the safety of the water.
JLP condemns PNP's 'false, irresponsible and reckless' water contamination claims | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-25
Jesse James Clarke raised concerns about the safety of the water and has seen NWC test results from rural areas that showed contamination.
PNP demands release of NWC water test results for Kingston and St Andrew | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-24
Jesse James Clarke is a councillor who insists that the water provided by the NWC in Kingston and St Andrew is unsafe and should be boiled before consumption.
NWC rejects claims of unsafe water in Kingston and St Andrew; PNP councillor insists there's a problem | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-22