Promise Made: Promise Kept

JPS Delivers on Bethel Town Promise of Emergency Power by Feb. 7

(Kingston, February 8, 2025)  JPS has kept its promise to install an Emergency Mobile Power Generation Unit in Bethel Town, Westmoreland, by the first week of February.  The promise was made by JPS President and CEO, Hugh Grant, on January 25, at the official commissioning of a similar unit for Darliston, also in the Parish.  The innovative solution was installed on Friday February 6 and is expected to provide electricity to approximately 850 customers, beginning with essential services and commercial centres before expanding to surrounding communities, in keeping with JPS’ restoration protocol.   

Bethel Town and Darliston Customers to Prepare for Power

Even as work continues in both Bethel Town and Darliston, JPS is again reminding these customers, to prepare their homes and businesses to safely receive power.

Customers who experienced high winds should be especially vigilant. With high wind speeds, potheads, as well as private poles or fixtures that take power from the connection point to their homes, may have become dislodged or damaged.

For those who experienced flooding, water may have gotten into sockets or wiring; and structural damage such as cracked walls or a damaged roof may prevent them from safely receiving electricity. 

These customers should have a licensed electrician examine their premises and inform them of whether they will need to be recertified by the Government Electrical Regulator. If so, they may reach out to the Jamaica Social Investment Fund for assistance.

JPS continues to work to restore customers as quickly and as safely as possible and thanks customers for their patience and understanding as the country works to recover from the destruction of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.