The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has directed the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to lower bills for some customers due to concerns about high electricity charges. JPS is asked to reduce bills in September 2024 and reissue August bills with zero consumption but no corresponding zero charge. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is optimistic about JPS presenting a proposal to address the issue.
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Fatal Shooting of Mechanic in Buxton Town, Linstead, St Catherine.
In Linstead, St Catherine, a fatal shooting of a mechanic prompted a search for the suspect. Janice Gibson, 42, was arrested for unlawfully wounding a complainant in Denham Town, West Kingston. In Portland, police seized a Glock pistol and ammo, detaining three individuals. Protestors in St Elizabeth demand restoration of electricity services, while the PNP urges NWC to address severe water shortages in multiple parishes.
Electricity and Water Crisis Protest in St. Elizabeth: Residents Block Road.
Residents of North and South Hampson in St. Elizabeth protested the prolonged lack of electricity and water following Beryl. The protest disrupted the main road. Delroy Slowley, the MP for the area, expressed frustration at the slow response. Jamaica Public Service condemned the aggression towards its workers and warned that such actions could delay restoration efforts.
Fatal Shooting in Manchester: One Man Dead, Female Injured.
In Mandeville, a fatal shooting claims Roshane Young's life, leaving a female passenger wounded. In Westmoreland, a suspect posing as a JPS worker is arrested for extorting payments. Trelawny witnesses a tragic bus stop accident involving American national Evens Hyppolite. Mandeville police successfully seize a firearm in the taxi park, enhancing community safety.
The water problems in St. Elizabeth persisted in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
The impact of Hurricane Beryl has left St. Elizabeth facing severe challenges, with water and electricity shortages. Efforts are underway to restore services, but reports indicate ongoing struggles for residents and businesses. The NCB Foundation has pledged $20 million for relief efforts, with Chairman Michael Lee-Chin matching donations up to $150 million. Prime Minister Andrew Holness emphasizes the importance of donating through the official website for maximum impact.
JPS said electricity was restored to over 45 percent JPS of its customers.
Approximately 45% of Jamaica's electricity customers have restored power, with notable progress in Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, and St Thomas. Efforts continue in other parishes. The government funds hurricane recovery efforts using domestic resources and plans for further financial assistance if needed. Tragically, two individuals were fatally shot in Kingston.
A JPS contractor was killed in a possible love triangle.
Early Sunday morning, October 1, 2023, police responded to a murder scene in Burnt Ground, St. Elizabeth, where a JPS contractor was shot and killed in a possible love triangle. The police identified the deceased as Orlando Blake, age 35, o/c 'Lance,' a late linesman of Holt District in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth. According to … Continue reading A JPS contractor was killed in a possible love triangle.