Electricity in Jamaica is expensive. In fact, our electricity bills are among the highest in the Caribbean. High energy costs affect everyone. Businesses have to spend more money to operate, which can lead to higher prices for goods and services. Families also struggle to pay monthly light bills.

Our power grid is also vulnerable to storms. In October 2025, Hurricane Melissa damaged more than 70 per cent of Jamaica’s power network, leaving thousands of people without electricity for days, weeks, or even months.

Jamaica needs energy that is cheaper, more reliable, and better able to withstand disasters. Most people agree on that. The challenge is deciding how to get there.