The Government of Jamaica, through the Energy Ministry, in partnership with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), will implement a national energy recertification programme to regularize and restore safe electrical access to homes impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The recertification programme will also provide renewable energy solutions for vulnerable groups.

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz made the announcement at Wednesday’s Post Cabinet Press Briefing.

$1 billion under the National Energy Poverty Reduction Project will be reprioritized for this relief and recovery initiative. This programme will be implemented from December 2025 and March 31, 2026.

“When families return to homes that have been repaired, they must be confident not only that the roof is back on and their walls are up, but that their electricity is safe, efficient and resilient. The Government’s recertification effort will ensure that every connection and every wire meet the standards required for a modern, climate-resilient Jamaica. We are using this moment of recovery to tackle energy poverty head-on. I want everyone to rest assured that we will maximize on every dollar to give you the most value.” — Hon. Daryl Vaz, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications

The Government of Jamaica is committed to building safer, greener and more resilient communities.