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flag 93% of Jamaica’s power customers regained electricity after Hurricane Melissa, with recovery efforts ongoing in western areas.

flag 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. flag About 51,000 customers remain without power, primarily in western parishes like Westmoreland, where nearly half of 34,603 customers are still affected. flag The US$150 million government loan to JPS accelerated recovery, enabling rapid deployment of workers and equipment, and supporting critical infrastructure repairs. flag Despite progress, opposition figures dispute national figures, citing no power in Westmoreland’s Eastern constituency. flag 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.

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