JPS Shines At 20TH Annual OOCUR Conference In Trelawny, Reaffirming Commitment To National Development  – Exhibit  Ranked #1 Best Booth by 70.6% of Conference Attendees; 98.1% Place Utility in Top Three 

KINGSTON, JAMAICA MAY 5,2026  – Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) made a resounding impact at the 20th Annual Conference of the Organisation of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR), held recently in Trelawny, Jamaica. The utility’s participation underscored its enduring role as a cornerstone of national development and a driving force in Jamaica’s energy transformation and  achievements made possible through sustained investment and strategic vision since privatisation in 2001.

As one of the conference’s featured exhibitors and presenters, JPS delivered a compelling showcase demonstrating how sustained investment, modernization and innovation have strengthened the nation’s electricity infrastructure and positioned the company among the region’s leading energy providers.

The JPS exhibit, themed around the company’s milestones and achievements since privatization in 2001, attracted significant attention from conference delegates, industry leaders and stakeholders. Through interactive displays, educational content and engaging activities, visitors explored the evolution of the company and the extensive investments made to improve reliability, expand generation capacity, modernize infrastructure and support Jamaica’s economic growth.

Since privatisation, JPS has undergone a remarkable transformation that has fundamentally changed Jamaica’s energy landscape. The company has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure upgrades, modernised its generation portfolio, and significantly improved reliability and customer service

JPS President & CEO, Hugh Grant, joined fellow presenters Ricardo Case and Dr. Oswald Smiley in representing the company during the conference. Their presentations underscored the critical role energy plays in national development, rural advancement, operational resilience and Jamaica’s future sustainability goals.

Speaking on the importance of the conference, Winsome Callum, Director, Corporate Communications,  noted that JPS remains deeply committed to supporting Jamaica’s growth and development through strategic investment and continuous modernization.

“Over the years, JPS has transformed significantly through deliberate investment and innovation. Our participation at OCCUR provided an important opportunity to engage stakeholders, share our progress and reinforce our commitment to powering Jamaica’s future.”

The extraordinary reception of the JPS presence at OOCUR 2026 speaks to the power of the company’s story, a story of resilience, transformation, and an unwavering commitment to the Jamaican people. JPS’s participation at the regional conference reinforces its position not just as an energy provider, but as a vital partner in Jamaica’s sustainable development.

As Jamaica continues to chart its course toward energy security and economic prosperity, JPS remains firmly committed to leading that journey investing in infrastructure, people, and communities to power the nation’s progress.