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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5.

TotalEnergies Marketing Lauded for Contribution to Economy

French investments in Jamaica are reflected in a number of critical areas in the economy, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.  Speaking at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the...
Director, Meteorological Services Branch, Evan Thompson, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Public Service and Partners Cooperative Credit Union Limited’s recent Scholarship Awards Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. As part of their commitment to educational development, the entity awards a tertiary scholarship and 50 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) bursaries to students annually.
Director, Meteorological Services Branch, Evan Thompson, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Public Service and Partners Cooperative Credit Union Limited’s recent Scholarship Awards Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. As part of their commitment to educational development, the entity awards a tertiary scholarship and 50 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) bursaries to students annually.

PHOTOS: JPS and Partners Cooperative Credit Union Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, at a special hybrid press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, on August 21.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, at a special hybrid press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, on August 21.

JPS to Generate New Zero-Consumption Bills for Persons Without Electricity
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21) to address concerns regarding, among other things, the Jamaica Public Service Company’s billing system and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21) to address concerns regarding, among other things, the Jamaica Public Service Company’s billing system and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts.

Energy Ministry to Receive JPS Proposal Regarding Current Billing Cycle Concerns by Friday
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference to address issues regarding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts, as well as regulatory efforts by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference to address issues regarding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts, as well as regulatory efforts by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21).

Special Audit and Investigation of JPS Billing System to be Conducted

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Government Anticipates Significant Reduction in Electricity Bills for September

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz, has announced that significant reductions in electricity bills are expected for the September billing cycle. This follows productive discussions held this morning with the President of the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), where it was confirmed that the necessary adjustments are being implemented in accordance with the Office of...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a special press conference on issues surrounding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing, and electricity restoration following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3.  The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, and online, on August 21.
EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

JPS Extends Disconnection Date

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has extended the disconnection date for the non-payment of bills from August 15 to September 15. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure while addressing a special press conference on August 21, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), New Kingston, and online. Mr. Vaz said the action...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Technology and Transport, Hon Daryl Vaz.
EnergyHurricane Relief & RecoveryPress Release

MSETT Establishes JPS Customer Complaints Email Addresses

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport is advising that dedicated email addresses have been established to streamline the process for receiving and resolving complaints from persons who have received incorrect electricity bills over the recent billing periods, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Effective immediately, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers who believe their bills have been unfairly affected...
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A Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) crew carrying out electricity restoration activities in St. Elizabeth.
EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

JPS Repositioning Resources to Support Electricity Restoration in St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is gradually moving resources from other sections of the island to St. Elizabeth to support electricity restoration efforts in the parish, following disruptions during Hurricane Beryl’s passage.  This was disclosed by JPS Senior Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial, Pia Baker, who indicated that as significant power restoration is undertaken in various sections of...
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Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President and Chief Executive Officer the at Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, during a meeting with the executive team of the JPS at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 5).
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PM Urges JPS to Provide Date for Restoration of Power to Southwest St. Elizabeth

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness is urging the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to provide a commitment date to restore electricity to Southwest St. Elizabeth, which was among the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Beryl. He made the call at a meeting held with the JIS executive team at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Monday’s (August 5) launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in downtown Kingston. Under the Initiative, Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl will receive relief grants from the Government.
EnergyHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Gov’t To Review Legislative Framework Governing Delivery And Regulation Of Utilities (JIS)

KINGSTON, August 5 (JIS): The Government will shortly commence a review of the legislative framework governing the delivery and regulation of utilities. This, according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is to ensure customers are protected, particularly during periods of emergency. The announcement comes against the background of the pace of electricity restoration by the Jamaica Public Service...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens as Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt, addresses Wednesday
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Utility Firms Reporting Significant Restoration of Services Disrupted by Hurricane Beryl

Telecommunications company Digicel is reporting that, as at July 29, service has been restored for 96 per cent of its mobile customers and 98 per cent of its fixed-line clientele who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (July 31) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House....
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