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Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Work in Progress to Restore Electricity to NWC Pump at Roaring River

The Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) are collaborating to restore electricity to the Roaring River National Water Commission (NWC) pump in Westmoreland. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said this is urgent, “because...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in conversation with President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant, at the JPS Hunt's Bay Plant located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, on January 2. The occasion was the commissioning of more vehicles and equipment imported by the power company, based on a US$150-million loan from the Government of Jamaica, to assist with the full restoration of electricity islandwide in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JPS Dispatches More Vehicles And Linesmen

Canadian linesmen after arriving at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (December 18) to support Jamaica’s electricity restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

117 Canadian Linesmen Arrive to Strengthen Jamaica’s Electricity Restoration Efforts

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, 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

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Generators and Starlink Units Donated to Schools in Western Jamaica

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...

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.

6 months ago Energy

JPS Restores Electricity to 84% of Customer Base

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...

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

6 months ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

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

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...

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

7 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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7 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...