The News—April 16, 2026 @Apr 16 2026 10:00 PM
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News Bite: Difficult Terrain Slows JPS Power Restoration @Apr 16 2026 06:50 PM
Restoration continues but challenges remain ⚡ Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says difficult terrain, flooding and limited access are slowing efforts by the Jamaica Public Service Company to fully restore power in western Jamaica. Nearly six months after the hurricane, 2,764 customers—mostly in Westmoreland—are still without electricity, though restoration is now 99.6% complete and dozens of communities have already been reconnected. #jamaica #jpsc #powerrestoration #hurricanerecovery #westmoreland #stelizabeth #energynews #caribbeannews ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

News Bite: Vaz Addresses Evidence Of Oil in Jamaican Waters @Apr 16 2026 06:43 PM
Black gold on the horizon? Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica could begin drilling for oil off St. Thomas within the next two years following encouraging geo-chemical survey results. He’s urging caution, however, noting that while early findings are promising, further work is needed before any drilling begins. The minister also revealed that several companies have already reached out to United Oil & Gas after the results were announced at the post-Cabinet press briefing. #jamaica #oilexploration #energynews #pbcj #pbcjamaica ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

News Bite: Tiered Fuel Pricing Amid Global Market Instability @Apr 16 2026 06:21 PM
Energy prices could soon shift as Jamaica moves to a tiered fuel pricing system. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the change is needed to respond to global oil market instability and growing fiscal pressure on Petrojam. The government warns fuel prices may continue rising and is urging Jamaicans to conserve energy while supply and energy security remain stable. ⛽ #jamaica #fuelprices #energy #Petrojam #oilmarkets ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

The News Headlines—April 16, 2026 #pbcj #pbcjamaica #jamaica #newsupdate #latestnews #breakingnews @Apr 16 2026 05:54 PM
The News Headlines—April 16, 2026 For the full news package, please visit our YouTube and Facebook pages @pbcjamaica Do you have a subscription to PBC Jamaica? PBCJ is The People's Station. Find us on FLOW - Channel - 113 DIGI - Channel 13 #latestnews #pbcjamaica #headlines ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica