Vaz: just under 500,000 JPS customers without power since Hurricane Melissa

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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Met Service warns that Melissa remains a powerful storm whether it’s a category 5 or 4

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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Hurricane Melissa maintains category 5 strength

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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NWC and JPS collaborate in preparation for hurricanes.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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JPS says factors to be taken into account, before any shut down of grid.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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JPS says line workers ready to respond to Hurricane Melissa, additional overseas support being contemplated

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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Digicel and Flow mobile customers face issues making and receiving calls

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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Motorcyclist killed in Westmoreland crash

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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Police Corporal dead following two vehicle crash along Linstead Bypass

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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Dr. Tufton says emergency mode activated at public hospitals

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

The energy minister said all customers in Hanover, St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, Trelawny and Westmoreland are without light.

He said this results in more than 490,000 JPS customers without power.

He said power has been restored to 8 major hospitals as well as the island’s airports.

Mr. Vaz said fuel support is to arrive on the island tomorrow.

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