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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt, share a moment of interest during a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Building in New Kingston on December 16.

Gov’t Establishes Negotiating Team to Advance New Electricity Licensing Framework

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says a negotiating team has been established to develop a new electricity licensing arrangement for Jamaica. He further indicated that a consultant from overseas has been contracted by the Government. “Negotiations...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, shows a signed copy of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) loan agreement, during a press conference at the PCJ Building in New Kingston, on December 16. Cabinet has approved a US$150-million loan to the JPS to facilitate restoration efforts without extending the current existing licence, which expires in 2027.

JPS to Deploy Additional Resources in the West to Accelerate Restoration of Electricity

National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris‑Ghartey (second left), presents a certificate of appreciation to CCL Business Technology Limited Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Brown, and Managing Director, Karen Felicien‑Brown, during Tuesday’s (December 16) handover ceremony at Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The company, in collaboration with Kyocera Document Solutions America, donated 10 generators and five Starlink units to schools in western Jamaica. At left is Assistant Chief Education Officer, Daynea Facey

Generators and Starlink Units Donated to Schools in Western Jamaica

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, responds to questions posed during a press conference to provide details on the steps to accelerate restoration of electricity by the JPS, at the PCJ Building in New Kingston, on December 16.

JPS Restores Electricity to 84% of Customer Base

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday's (December 10) post-Cabinet press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at Jamaica House.

All Major Town Centres to Have Electricity for Christmas/New Year

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday

6 months ago Energy

Funds from Energy Poverty Reduction Project to Assist Hurricane-Impacted Families

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....

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6 months ago Energy

Energy Minister Says Loan to JPS Will Accelerate Restoration of Electricity

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...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25).

7 months ago Energy

Policy to Support Innovation, Flexibility in Fuel Access Being Developed

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...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 26).

7 months ago CabinetEnergy

Cabinet Approves US$150-Million Loan to JPS to Speed Up Restoration Efforts

Cabinet has approved a US$150-million loan to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to facilitate restoration efforts without extending the current existing licence, which expires in 2027. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25). He explained that due to the damage caused by Hurricane...

Manager for Grid Interconnection, Engineering Service at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Errington Case (left),provides an update on post-Hurricane Melissa restoration efforts during Monday’s (November 24) daily briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in Kingston.

7 months ago Energy

JPS Restores Electricity in Westmoreland After Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has marked a significant achievement in its post-hurricane restoration programme, with electricity restored across northern and southern Westmoreland after the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. This was disclosed by Manager for Grid Interconnection, Engineering Service at JPS, Errington Case, during the daily update meeting of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)...

7 months ago Energy

JPS to Use Bogue Island Facility to Help Restore Electricity in the West

In an effort to reconnect the remaining 25 per cent of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers who still remain without electricity, especially in the western parts of the island, the sole power company has a plan to use Bogue Island located west of Montego Bay. Manager for Grid Integration, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Errington Case, explained this strategy during a...

Director of Customer Solutions at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Leroy Reid, addresses a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) held at the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on Thursday (Nov. 24).

7 months ago Energy

JPS Intensifying Efforts To Restore Electricity In St. James

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has intensified efforts to restore electricity in St. James following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Director of Customer Solutions, Leroy Reid, said 72 per cent of customers in the parish remain without power. Mr. Reid, who was addressing an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) meeting at the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November...