Jamaica Public Service Outage: Kingston (Resolved)

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(Kingston, Jamaica – March 3, 2026) As the restoration of electricity continues in communities in western parishes heavily impacted by Hurricane Melissa, JPS is also providing support through initiatives designed to help residents recover and rebuild. On Thursday, February 26, JPS hosted a Community Connect Fair in Beeston Spring, Westmoreland, bringing together a wide range of agencies and partners to deliver essential services directly to residents of the community and surrounding areas. The fair formed part of the Company’s broader recovery support programme following the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, which caused widespread damage across western Jamaica, including the loss of homes, livelihoods and important personal documents. Manager for Community Renewal at JPS, Marilyn McDonald, shared: “Our Community Connect Fair is one element of JPS’ broader recovery support strategy for hurricane-affected communities. In addition to restoring electricity, the Company has been providing assistance through initiatives such as Pop-up Energy Hubs, community and town hall meetings, and ongoing engagement with community leaders, political representatives and residents to address c