The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it will  issue  a directive for the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to comply with timelines given for  the full restoration of power following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

Speaking at this morning’s Post Cabinet Briefing, Director General of the OUR  Ansord Hewitt said JPS has maintained the August 12 deadline to have power restored to all areas impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

Mr Hewitt said if the dates  are not met, JPS will be required to show that it took all reasonable steps  to have secured compliance.

According to Mr Hewitt JPS says  it has not yet restored power to all customers because of  impacted powerlines, geographical terrain and access issues.

He said the OUR will be investigating these claims.