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Jamaica Medical Foundation donates cash for tetanus medication
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THE Jamaica Medical Foundation (JMF) recently donated $500,000 to purchase tetanus medication for victims of Hurricane Melissa. JMF, the health outrea...
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Small business operators meet with JPS
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Small business operators meet with JPS
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The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) convened a strategic meeting with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) management team on Thursda...
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Red Stripe, J Wray & Nephew to enhance 100’s 10×10 anniversary celebration
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Track coach Michael Carr in hospital after medical emergency
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Respected junior female track and field coach Michael Carr was taken to hospital on Friday after a medical scare. It is understood that Carr, the head...
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Etana honours Bob Marley with cover of ‘I Shot The Sheriff’
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Etana honours Bob Marley with cover of ‘I Shot The Sheriff’
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Two-time Grammy-nominated reggae powerhouse Etana closes out Reggae Month in stirring fashion with the release of her deeply soulful rendition of I Sh...
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Small business operators meet with JPS
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Small business operators meet with JPS
February 27, 2026
The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) convened a strategic meeting with the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) management team on Thursda...
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Sections of communities in Westmoreland now have light
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Sections of communities in Westmoreland now have light
January 20, 2026
With the energisation of power lines leading to the National Water Commission (NWC) Roaring River Pump, customers in sections of Petersfield, sections...
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CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
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CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
December 19, 2025
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has received vital support from the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) through tha...
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74% of JPS customers now have electricity following Hurricane Melissa
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74% of JPS customers now have electricity following Hurricane Melissa
November 24, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that approximately 74 per cent of its customers impacted by Hurricane Me...
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JPS intensifying efforts to restore electricity in St James
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JPS intensifying efforts to restore electricity in St James
November 21, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has intensified efforts to restore electricity in St James following the recent passage o...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dangling power line on Red Hills Road
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#EyeOnMelissa: Dangling power line on Red Hills Road
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A section of Red Hills Road in St Andrew was blocked by residents on Tuesday due to dangling power lines amid the passage of Hurr...
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JPS says power delivery network ‘extensively damaged’ by derailed train
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JPS says power delivery network ‘extensively damaged’ by derailed train
August 10, 2025
Jamaica Public Service Company says it is continuing repairs to its power delivery network, which was "extensively damaged" by a Windalco train that d...
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PHOTOS: Powering up smiles! JPS spreads ‘Appiness’
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PHOTOS: Powering up smiles! JPS spreads ‘Appiness’
March 23, 2025
On March 20, 2025, JPS marked the International Day of Happiness at their Ruthven Road customer service location, continuing the positive energy from ...
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#BudgetDebate2025: Gov’t allocates $1 billion to assist 20,000 pre-paid JPS customers
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#BudgetDebate2025: Gov’t allocates $1 billion to assist 20,000 pre-paid JPS customers
March 11, 2025
Government has allocated $1 billion to assist the first 20,000 first time pre-paid customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) who sign up f...
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Holness announces 53% reduction in GCT on electricity
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Holness announces 53% reduction in GCT on electricity
November 24, 2024
Jamaicans are set to benefit from a big 53 per cent reduction in the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on electricity from the current 15 per cent to seve...
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JPS says it is prepared to respond to possible outages from adverse weather
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JPS says it is prepared to respond to possible outages from adverse weather
November 3, 2024
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it is prepared and ready to respond to the potential impact of adverse weather conditions expected to affect...
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JPS warns of phishing scam
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JPS warns of phishing scam
October 19, 2024
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is warning the public about phishing attempts involving emails falsely claiming to be from the light and powe...
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Vaz demands detailed report from JPS about status of electricity restoration
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Vaz demands detailed report from JPS about status of electricity restoration
August 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has written to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) requesting a comprehensive report detailing the s...
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WATCH: St Elizabeth residents escalate protests over lack of electricity
August 8, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — For the second consecutive day, residents of St Elizabeth have mounted roadblocks, demanding attention from the Jamaica Public...
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Paulwell calls on JPS to rescind decision to issue estimated bills this month
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Paulwell calls on JPS to rescind decision to issue estimated bills this month
July 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Opposition Spokesperson on Energy and Climate Change, Phillip Paulwell has chastised the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), call...
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JPS says customers may receive estimated light bills this month
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JPS says customers may receive estimated light bills this month
July 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) advised customers on Friday that the electricity bills they receive this month may be esti...
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Reel 2 Reel’s I Like To Move it featuring Trinidadian The Mad Stuntman is platinum in the UK
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