JPS says support will be sought to restore services if needed

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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JPS says power has been restored to over 70% of customers island-wide

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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Holness pledges support for residents of south Clarendon, hard hit by Hurricane Beryl

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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Priorities will have to be set as Government responds to Jamaica’s needs following the passage of Hurricane Beryl -PM Holness

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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PM Holness says Government may have to seek overseas help to restore electricity across the island

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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All government offices to be closed by midday

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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Beryl now a category 4 hurricane; meantime several flights in the region have been disrupted

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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NRSC says Jamaica will exceed 400 road fatalities for 2024

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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JPS seeking to restore power to some customers, following weather-related outage

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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Some Manchester roads blocked by downed trees following heavy winds and rains

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is open to the Government’s suggestion to seek overseas assistance to restore electricity to the island.

Four days after Hurricane Beryl, some 191,000 or 28 per cent of JPS customers remained without power.

This included critical facilities such as the Linstead Hospital in St. Catherine and the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital in St. Ann.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz have both suggested that overseas aid may need to be brought in if JPS is unable to bring back power within a timely manner.

Speaking to IRIE FM news, Corporate Communications Manager at JPS Winsome Callum said that the company does not oppose the suggestion.

However, she said the company will continue doing its best to bring electricity back as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, Ms. Callum said while these works are done the company must consider the safety of its staff and the weather conditions that persist.

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