Is JPS Down in Portmore? Live Power Outage Status
Yes — JPS is down in Portmore with 1 active report right now.
Is JPS down in Portmore? The live status above covers Portmore and the surrounding St. Catherine circuits, drawn from JPS notices and reports from residents.
Last refreshed 18 August 2026 at 9:28 pm.
Is JPS down in Portmore right now?
Portmore's housing schemes are fed by a small number of high-capacity JPS feeders, which is why an outage here is rarely isolated. Gregory Park, Braeton, Waterford, Bridgeport and Independence City frequently go dark together, while Spanish Town and Old Harbour are switched on separate circuits.
Because the parish load is concentrated, JPS crews usually locate Portmore faults quickly, but a transmission-level problem on the Nelson Mandela Highway corridor can take longer. Storm surge and salt spray near the causeway are recurring contributors to insulator faults.
If the page shows no active outage for St. Catherine and your light is still off, check your breaker and ask a neighbour before reporting. Call 1-888-225-5577, then add a report here so other Portmore residents can confirm whether it is just their block or the whole scheme.
Recent JPS outage reports for Portmore
JPS Restores Power After Bush Fire Causes Outages In Portmore, Spanish Town
JPS pole damaged by bush fire in Portmore
Where to check next
For the full island-wide picture, including every parish, the interactive map and restoration history, see JPS outage today. You can also report an outage in Jamaica so your community can see it.