JPS Welcomes Additional International Line Workers, Strengthening Its Restoration Strategy

(KINGSTON – Wednesday, December 18, 2025): Over the past two days, JPS welcomed more than 100 additional line workers from the US and Canada, as part of its continued efforts to accelerate electricity restoration for customers impacted by the unprecedented Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.

On Monday, over 60 line workers from the recently contracted company, Greystone Utility Services of Canada, arrived in the island. On Tuesday, another set of over 40 line workers from Tempest Energy landed, joining their colleagues – some of whom have been in Jamaica from just before the hurricane.

These arriving teams represent a significant boost in field resources focused on repairing and rebuilding damaged electricity infrastructure, now mainly in the hardest-hit western parishes. The new line workers are being immediately deployed to join the restoration teams in these parishes.

Another contingent of workers from Greystone arrives in the island tonight. Approximately 180 Greystone personnel in total are expected in the country this week. Together with the Tempest crews, which now total approximately 210, these teams will work alongside local JPS personnel and contractors to accelerate restoration activities.

JPS is happy for the additional boots on the ground and is assuring its customers who are still without power that it will continue to do everything possible to restore supply as quickly and as safely as possible.

An additional set of over 40 line workers from Tempest Energy, North America arrive in Jamaica on Tuesday, December 16, joining over 170 Tempest team members already in the island, supporting JPS in repairing and rebuilding.

JPS welcomes over 65 line workers from Greystone Utility Services of Canada, who arrived in Jamaica on Monday, December 15, to support ongoing electricity restoration and rebuilding efforts in western parishes most affected by Hurricane Melissa. A total of approximately 180 Greystone line workers are expected this week.

Additional line workers from Tempest Energy out of North America, load luggage and tools, as they arrive at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Tuesday, December 16. They will be supporting JPS in repairing and rebuilding remaining damaged sections of its electricity network.

Line workers from Greystone Utility Services out of Canada, load luggage and tools as they arrive at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Monday, December 15. The over 65 line workers are part of additional crews arriving over the next few days to support ongoing electricity restoration and rebuilding efforts in western parishes most affected by Hurricane Melissa.