Sunday, July 12, 2020

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2020 4 JAMAICA WELLS AND SERVICES 50TH ANNIVERSARY J AMAICAWELLS&ServicesLimited was founded on July 16, 1970, by James and Monica Simpson. Today, weare considered thepremier well-drillingcompany inJamaica,with hundreds of successfully constructed wells changing lives and improving communities islandwide. As a grade-one contractor, we hold the highest ratings possible in our in- dustry from the Public Procurement Commission, with additional certi- fication from the National Ground Water Association of America. In 2006, we made a decision to invest in what was truly the most advanced method for constructing wells available. In the past, wells hundreds of feet deep would have takenmonths to construct using the old cable-tool method. Today, we can drill wells hundreds of feet deep in a matter of days. We have the technology and experience to drill deeper, wider, faster and cheaper. We are well equipped, with the most advanced well-drilling equip- ment in the industry coupledwith a wide array of tools and supporting equipment to enhance the services we offer which includes the design and construction of municipal and irrigationwells, monitoringwells and exploratory drilling. We also offer well tele-logging, water system de- sign and civil engineering services. Weare thedistributor for the leaders in the pumping industry. We design, supply and install to specification, vertical, horizontal and submersible pumps for the municipal, irrigation, mining, and industrial markets. Our many years of experience and know-how have resulted in a strong repeat customer base, rooted in customer satisfaction and success. Formore informationplease visit our websites: www.jamaicawells.com or www.talawahinvestmentsltd.com . We remain poised, ready to serve Richard Simpson, managing director BIOGRAPHY In 2017, Richard Simpson was conferred with the honour of the Order of Distinction in recognition of his contribution to the Groundwater Well Industry. In 2010, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace for St Andrew and subsequently became a gazetted mediator with many successfully mediated cases. Richard is also the nation’s only certified well driller with certification from the National Ground Water Association in the USA. He is married to Shereen for over 30 years and is the proud father of Alicia (28) and Adam (26). Congratulations to 50 th