The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has already begun preparations for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season by fortifying its systems and enhancing its capacity to respond to severe weather events. Customer Care Area Manager, Le-Var Allen, gave the assurance during his presentation at the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee monthly meeting on Tuesday (June...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to changing the architecture of Jamaica’s energy sector to drive down electricity costs for households and businesses. He noted that the Administration will be pushing for tangible reductions in electricity and energy costs in its negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) for a new electricity...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has welcomed the launch of the island’s first 5G network by FLOW Jamaica as a national development moment.   “It is a significant moment. This is more than a faster network. It is the foundation for a smarter economy and a more connected society,” he said.   Addressing the launch event on Thursday (June 11) at FLOW’s head office on Half Way Tree Road, St. Andrew, Minister Vaz stated that the Government was pleased to have facilitated the...

Discussions with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company for a new electricity licence are under way, and the necessary legal, policy and stakeholder consultation processes are progressing. The Green Paper on Electricity Sector Reform is also on track for completion in July, with Cabinet submission expected later that month. The update was provided by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications,...

The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications will be engaging a world-renowned energy expert to assess the findings and reports submitted by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company in relation to the all-island outage experienced on June 5. The expert will also assess the recommendations made by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon....

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the recommendations and corrective actions arising from the all-island power outage on June 5 must be treated with urgency to strengthen Jamaica's electricity system. “I have made it clear to the JPS (Jamaica Public Service) that this incident cannot simply become another report on a shelf,” he said. “Jamaica’s electricity...

The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is working to restore electricity to just over 10,000 customers across the island, following disruptions caused by inclement weather. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant, made the disclosure during a press conference at the JPS Corporate Office in Kingston on Saturday (June 6). JPS teams worked throughout Friday night to restore...