Approximately 150,000 JPS customers still without electricity

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

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Hurricane Beryl relief efforts to be ramped up this week

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

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Partial or full access restored to all roadways in the western region; 30 roads still blocked across the island

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

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JPS assures it’s working to restore power to several parishes

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

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Jamaica to access Contingency and Natural Disaster Funds to deal with fallout from Hurricane Beryl

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

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Agricultural Society projecting produce shortages & increased prices in coming weeks

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

Read More

National Fisheries Authority urges fisherfolk who need assistance following passage of Hurricane Beryl to reach out to Authority

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

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NWA says Bog Walk Gorge will remain closed until JPS completes technical repair works in the area

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

Read More

St. Andrew man swept away by flood waters in Arnett Gardens yesterday, still yet to be found

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

Read More

JPS says power restoration efforts in some areas could be delayed by roadblocks and landslides

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says approximately 534,000 customers have access to electricity, so far.

JPS has a total of 692,000 customers. This means approximately 158,000 customers remain without electricity.

JPS’ Corporate Communications Manager, Winsome Callum gave the update to IRIE FM news this morning.

She said though JPS teams are working non-stop to restore power to customers islandwide, the current restoration figure is not where the company wants it to be.

Ms. Callum also noted that while repairs have started in St. Elizabeth, it will take some time for most of the parish to be restored.

St. Elizabeth is among three southern parishes said to have received the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

Several communities in St. Ann were reconnected to the grid this morning.

Read More