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Local JPS crews step up as overseas linemen set to depart - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 12 Feb 2026
Local JPS crews step up as overseas linemen set to depart .
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97.5% customers restored, fewer than 17,000 still without power, says JPS boss - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 11 Feb 2026
According to Grant, JPS aims to reconnect another 7,000 customers by the end of February, bringing the total without power to fewer than 10,000.
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Not all eligible families sign up for free, reduced-price school meals, JPS superintendent says

The Jamestown Sun 04 Feb 2026
JAMESTOWN — Not all families who qualify for free and reduced-price school meals sign up to get meal assistance for their children attending public schools, according to Rob Lech, superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools ... .
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JPS transformers earmarked for restoration effort in Westmoreland destroyed by vandals - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 03 Feb 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica\u2014The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says several of its transformers that were scheduled for installation to support electricity restoration works in Westmoreland have been destroyed by acts of vandalism.
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Justice minister urges JPs to support crime-reduction efforts - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 31 Jan 2026
He noted that JPs, by virtue of their presence and accessibility within neighbourhoods, are uniquely positioned to serve as reliable sources of guidance and support ... While making it clear that JPs are ...
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96% of JPS customers with supply ahead of January 31st target - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 31 Jan 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica \u2014 The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that it has restored electricity supply to 96 per cent of its customers islandwide, ahead of its January 31st restoration target.
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JPS contractor dies trying to light up communities

Jamaica Star 30 Jan 2026
... in restoring the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) grid and bringing electricity back to homes ... Before joining JPS as a contractor, Robinson worked in trucking, hauling marl and later driving a water truck.
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Construction could soon begin on JPS high-rise medical building

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 29 Jan 2026
The medical outpatient building is the latest step of JPS’ 10-year master plan, and construction could begin on the project soon ... .
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JPS contractor dies after falling from ladder - Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer 27 Jan 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica \u2014 A contractor employed by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has died after falling from a ladder while on the job in ...
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