That was the chant from residents of several St. Elizabeth communities, as they mounted roadblocks for a second consecutive day, demanding that the Jamaica Public Service, (JPS) restores power.

The frustrated residents are among some 16,000 JPS customers still without power five weeks after the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

JPS has been given a restoration deadline of next Monday, August 12 by the Office of Utilities Regulation, (OUR).

Failure to comply with the OUR directive within the time specified will render JPS liable to enforcement action, pursuant to section 9 of the OUR Act.

Among those who protested in St. Elizabeth this morning, are residents of Parrottee.

The placard-bearing protesters used debris to block crane road leading into Black River.

One resident lamented that fisherfolk are operating at a loss, as they are unable to store their catch, properly, due to the lack of electricity.

Another resident expressed frustration over the lack of water supply and other issues in the area due to the prolonged power outage.

Meantime, police teams have been deployed to crane road in Black River, St. Elizabeth.

This as residents protesting the lack of power in the community have mounted roadblocks, rendering the road impassable.

Head of the division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, said lawmen are maintaining a presence, in the area, and are awaiting additional support to clear the roadway.

In the meantime, motorists are being advised to expect some delays.