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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 4).

Gov’t Directs JPS to Explore Underground Placement of Power Grid

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, November 5, 2025

The Government has tasked the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), the nation’s primary electricity provider, with exploring the underground placement of sections of the national grid. This strategic consideration is...

Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Grant, addresses Monday’s (November 3) press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at Jamaica House.

JPS Restores Power to 206,000 Customers

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, November 4, 2025

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Monday’s (November 3) press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at Jamaica House.

Adequate Fuel Supplies in Stock – Minister Vaz

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, November 4, 2025

Hurricane Melissa 7 months ago Hanover Residents Share Sobering Accounts of Survival After Hurricane Melissa
By: OKOYE HENRY, November 1, 2025
Hurricane Relief & Recovery 7 months ago PHOTOS: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in sections of Kingston
Hurricane Relief & Recovery 7 months ago 27,000 JPS Customers in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Catherine Will Have Power by Midnight Sunday
By: Rochelle Williams, October 31, 2025

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The Morant Bay roundabout in St. Thomas.

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Minister Vaz Urges JPS to Address Low Voltage Reports in St. Thomas

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he has asked the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to urgently address reports of low voltage affecting the parish of...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, October 31, 2025

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Thursday’s (October 30) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa recovery at the Office of the Prime Minister.

7 months ago EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

Electricity Restored to Over 52,000 JPS Customers

Electricity was restored to more than 52,000 Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers over the 24-hour period up to Thursday morning (October 31). Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz,...

By: Rochelle Williams, October 31, 2025

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

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Petrojam Ensuring Airports Are Up to 80 Per Cent Capacity for Aviation Fuel

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Petrojam is ensuring that the island’s three international airports, as well as all aerodromes, are at 75 to 80 per cent...

By: Rochelle Williams, October 28, 2025

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking during this morning’s (October 28) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

8 months ago EnergyHurricane Melissa

240,000 JPS Customers Without Electricity; No Plan To Shut Down Grid

Approximately 240,000 persons or 35 per cent of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) customers are currently without electricity as the island begins to experience the worsening effects of hurricane Melissa....

By: Rochelle Williams, October 28, 2025

Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Monday’s (October 27) special press briefing to update the nation on preparations for Hurricane Melissa, at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

8 months ago EnergyHurricane Melissa

No Major Incidents on Electricity Grid – Minister Vaz

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) reports there are no major incidents on the electricity grid, even as the system is beginning to experience the effects of heightened wind and rainfall....

By: Rochelle Williams, October 28, 2025

Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant.

8 months ago EnergyHurricane Melissa

Keeping Jamaicans Powered a Priority – JPS

Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant, says that keeping Jamaicans powered up during and after the hurricane is a priority. “Let me reassure...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, October 26, 2025

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

8 months ago Energy

Minister Vaz Assures Stable Electricity Supply as Hurricane Melissa Approaches

As Hurricane Melissa edges closer to the island, Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has assured that Jamaica’s electricity system remains stable. “There are no major incidents...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, October 25, 2025

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), listens as Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Grant, outlines the entity’s s operational readiness during a special briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa preparedness, held at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 23).

8 months ago EnergyTelecommunicationsTropical Storm Melissa

JPS Initiates Emergency Operations in Response to Advancing Tropical Storm Melissa

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has fully activated its command centres in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa and placed overseas line crews on standby to support disaster response efforts,...

By: Donique Weston, October 23, 2025

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Minister Vaz Urges JPS to Address Low Voltage Reports in St. Thomas

Electricity Restored to Over 52,000 JPS Customers

Petrojam Ensuring Airports Are Up to 80 Per Cent Capacity for Aviation Fuel

240,000 JPS Customers Without Electricity; No Plan To Shut Down Grid

No Major Incidents on Electricity Grid – Minister Vaz

Keeping Jamaicans Powered a Priority – JPS

Minister Vaz Assures Stable Electricity Supply as Hurricane Melissa Approaches

JPS Initiates Emergency Operations in Response to Advancing Tropical Storm Melissa

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