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93% of Jamaica’s power customers regained electricity after Hurricane Melissa, with recovery efforts ongoing in western areas.
As of January 14, 2026, 93% of Jamaica’s electricity customers—491,000 out of 542,000—had power restored after Hurricane Melissa, with the government aiming for 96% by end of January.
About 51,000 customers remain without power, primarily in western parishes like Westmoreland, where nearly half of 34,603 customers are still affected.
The US$150 million government loan to JPS accelerated recovery, enabling rapid deployment of workers and equipment, and supporting critical infrastructure repairs.
Despite progress, opposition figures dispute national figures, citing no power in Westmoreland’s Eastern constituency.
The government maintains its recovery rate surpasses regional peers, with ongoing efforts focused on complex “last-mile” challenges and long-term resilience through upgraded grid design.
El 93% de los clientes de energía de Jamaica recuperaron electricidad después del huracán Melissa, con esfuerzos de recuperación en curso en las zonas occidentales.