The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will be deploying additional resources, including specialised vehicles and equipment as well as 300 overseas line workers, in the western section of the island to accelerate the restoration of electricity. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provided an update on the steps to accelerate restoration, during a press conference at the PCJ...

Ten Westinghouse 4,000‑watt generators and five standard Starlink units have been donated to schools in western Jamaica by CCL Business Technology Limited, in collaboration with Kyocera Document Solutions America. The donations, valued at over $2 million, were formally presented to the National Education Trust (NET) during a ceremony at Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Tuesday, December 16. Warsop Primary School...

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that electricity has been restored to 84 per cent of its customer base as at December 15, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Providing an update during a press conference at the PCJ Building in New Kingston on December 16, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said...

Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Ministry is working with local officials to guide the restoration of electricity in priority areas, particularly for the Christmas season. He said that the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has given the commitment to restore power in the major town centres in all parishes by Christmas and New Year. “It...

Funds from the previously allocated $1 billion under the National Energy Poverty Reduction project will be used to assist families severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing Wednesday's (December 10) post-Cabinet press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at Jamaica House, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Dary Vaz, said the move is part of Government’s targeted support for vulnerable households....

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government’s decision to provide a US$150-million loan to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) was necessary to accelerate the restoration of electricity, following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing MBJ Airports’ Sangster International Airport (SIA) Forum at the facility in St. James on December 10, Mr. Vaz said...

The Government is developing a comprehensive policy that supports flexibility and innovation in fuel access. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the move comes against the background of growing demand for portable fuel stations, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. He noted that the Government is reviewing the current regulatory framework, and gap analyses are...