Energy Minister calls out JPS for missing and pushing back several power restoration deadlines

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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J$5B from Jamaica’s disaster risk financing resources to be used to address immediate hurricane relief and recovery efforts

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Archbishop of Canterbury issues apology on behalf of Church of England for involvement in slavery

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Golding renews call for gov’t to intensify support to citizens following Hurricane Beryl

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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British National fined $1.2M for cocaine related charges

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Golding laments the need for Jamaica’s electricity system to be more resilient

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Transport Minister wants review of security at Jamaica’s airports, following breach at Sangster International

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Additional linemen from the region to arrive in Jamaica today and tomorrow to support electricity restoration work

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Four flights cancelled at SIA today following security breach

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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Linemen to support JPS restoration work have begun to arrive on the island

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has come under fire from Energy Minister Daryl Vaz for missing and pushing back several deadlines for the restoration of electricity.

Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr. Vaz cited several issues with the power company’s response. 

He noted that he is dissatisfied with JPS’ efforts.

This, as nearly three weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl, approximately 19,000 customers outside of St. Elizabeth remain without power.

Mr. Vaz noted that he was not satisfied with the answers given to him at the last meeting with JPS management on Saturday.

As a result, he has taken several steps, including seeking the intervention of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) and meeting with government members on JPS’ board.

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