KINGSTON, Jamaica – Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has asked the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to provide him with a detailed schedule on post Hurricane Beryl restoration efforts.
Daryl VazVaz made the request during a tour of the JPS control center on Saturday.
He said the information will be taken to Cabinet on Monday and also be used to update the nation on the restoration progress.
The tour allowed Vaz and others from the ministry to assess the impact of the storm on the country’s energy infrastructure.
During the tour, Vaz who inspected various facilities, also sought to get a full status report on the state of the island-wide assessment and recovery efforts.
He emphasized to the JPS team the importance of providing a comprehensive report on the assessment of damage and restoration efforts across the island.
He said the requested detailed schedule should include information on not only parishes, but also on specific communities that are still without power.
Vaz also instructed the JPS to provide the details of additional assistance that it has engaged beyond its normal contractors.
