President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga has underscored that the 7% increase in Jamaica Public Service bills will not have any major effect. Seaga noted that the increase is based on fuel costs as well as stipulations in the current JPS license agreement.
5 thousand bags of fertiliser valued at approximately $35 million were handed over during a ceremony, yesterday. The Jamaica Coffee Growers Association and the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association both received a combined 2 thousand bags of fertiliser, valued at approximately 10 million dollars.
President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), in Portland, Dr Derrick Deslandes says the institution is preparing a proposal to submit to the Education Ministry requesting assistance to improve campus security. This follows the reported sexual assault of a student on Sunday.
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), says the 7% increase on November electricity bills is necessary to help sustain the recovery of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. The adjustment follows JPS’ announcement that customers will see higher bills this month due to increased fuel and Independent Power Producer (IPP) costs after Hurricane Melissa
With the arrival of another 120 linesmen today the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) will greatly improve their ability to restore power to more storm ravaged areas.
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has again relayed the commitment of the JPS that effort is being made to have 90% restoration by the end of this month and 100% by the end of January.