JPS says redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Government begins process to restore five operating theatres in western and southern parishes affected by Melissa

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Opposition cautions government against granting greater concession to JPS than necessary

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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NHT now accepting applications for a series of disaster relief initiatives

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Public urged to stop attacking vector control workers

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Hundreds of line-workers deployed to Montego Bay to restore power to critical facilities and residential areas

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Repairs to Falmouth Hospital set to start after Hurricane Melissa

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Preliminary estimate indicates damage to infrastructure at $35B; Cabinet approves $5B for urgent infrastructure recovery works

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Reputed leader of 100 Sunrise Crescent Gang slapped with multiple charges including robbery and kidnapping

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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Government considers temporary housing options for displaced residents

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica.

This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Mr Grant who visited several communities in Hanover, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland describes what he saw, as devastating and sobering.

Speaking at a press conference in Negril Westmoreland today, the JPS CEO said it took creative work to get power restored to Negril.

He explained that the strategy is to first bring power to economic centres, hospitals and National Water Commission pumps.

He assured residents of Westmoreland that the JPS is committed to working until every community is powered up.

He stated that the plan is to get power into Westmoreland from the paradise sub station in St James.

Mr Grant highlighted that a number of works are being undertaken to make this a reality.

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