The Jamaica Public Service, JPS, says it has ramped up streetlight repairs across the island, to ensure the commuting public benefits from improved lighting during the festive season.

The company says the focused effort, which commenced three weeks ago, will see almost five thousand streetlights being repaired, across the island.

It says the undertaking aims to enhance safety and help foster the holiday spirit for the general public.

Senior Vice President of Energy Delivery at JPS, Blaine Jarrett said the company has been working closely with stakeholders, including the municipalities to ensure that towns are especially well-lit during this festive season.

She explained that streetlight repairs are part of JPS’ year- round maintenance activities, but noted that the repair schedule was disrupted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, and further hampered by the fact that several lights were impacted in the hardest hit areas.

Some of the thoroughfares which have benefitted from repairs include: Chapleton to Frankfield in Clarendon, the Fair Prospect Main Road in Portland, Jose Marti to Windsor Heights in St. Catherine and the Palisadoes strip.

JPS added that it has also been collaborating with the National Works Agency (NWA) to facilitate repairs of streetlights on the Bogue Road and Elegant Corridor, which runs from the round-a-bout at the Donald Sangster International Airport to the Iberostar Hotel, in Montego-Bay.