Barbados Light & Power Company dispatched five electrical specialists to Jamaica through the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation disaster response framework following Hurricane Melissa disruptions. Distribution Supervisor Eddie Cummings leads the technical team alongside linemen Omar Bowen, Mustafa Haqq, Patrice Vache and Kurt Vidal, who will spend three weeks assisting Jamaica Power Service Company in St. James parish, where outages remain extensive.
Managing Director Roger Blackman acknowledged the volunteers during departure ceremonies while emphasizing workplace safety protocols in demanding restoration environments. Vice President Johann Greaves expressed confidence that the crew would uphold professional standards and represent both the utility and the nation effectively during operations. The regional cooperation initiative enables Caribbean electrical providers to share personnel and technical resources for rapid power restoration and infrastructure reconstruction when member territories face natural disaster impacts.
Managing Director Roger Blackman acknowledged the volunteers during departure ceremonies while emphasizing workplace safety protocols in demanding restoration environments. Vice President Johann Greaves expressed confidence that the crew would uphold professional standards and represent both the utility and the nation effectively during operations. The regional cooperation initiative enables Caribbean electrical providers to share personnel and technical resources for rapid power restoration and infrastructure reconstruction when member territories face natural disaster impacts.
