Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has indicated that about 51,000 Jamaica Public Service customers remain without electricity, following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The JPS has been working to restore electricity, especially to the hardest hit parishes.

Speaking in the lower house today, Mr Vaz explained that of the 51,000, the JPS expects to restore power to about 30,000 by this month end.

The energy minister said due to issues beyond the JPS’ control, the remaining 21,000 are not able to get power.

As such, the energy ministry will be collaborating with the Labour and Social Security Ministry, as well as the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), to expedite the readiness process.

This includes, rebuilding homes, re-wiring them and getting the premises certified by an electrician.