Dear Editor,
Jamaica Public Service notes with concern the article entitled 'Councillor to petition JPS for street lights in Barton,' which appeared in the Jamaica Observer on December 31, 2013. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the councillor for his vigilance and concern for the safety of members of his division, a concern we both share.
JPS will be working with the Ministry of Local Government in relation to this issue, as the ministry has responsibility for receiving applications from the parish councils and approving new street light installations, after which it directs JPS to install the lamps. We will follow up.
On the matter of streetlight maintenance, the two non-functioning lights indicated in the article were among four lamps repaired on the Barton Main Road on December 16, which regrettably had been previously vandalised. At latest check on January 2, 2014 they remained in working condition. The public is being urged to report such acts of vandalism to the police or JPS.
JPS wishes to take this opportunity to underscore its strong commitment to partnering with local leadership for the advancement of community development. The company welcomes public feedback on its service as we strive to continually improve our service.
Audrey Williams
Corporate Communication Officer
Jamaica Public Service
JPS speaks on Barton street lights
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Jamaica Public Service notes with concern the article entitled 'Councillor to petition JPS for street lights in Barton,' which appeared in the Jamaica Observer on December 31, 2013. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the councillor for his vigilance and concern for the safety of members of his division, a concern we both share.
JPS will be working with the Ministry of Local Government in relation to this issue, as the ministry has responsibility for receiving applications from the parish councils and approving new street light installations, after which it directs JPS to install the lamps. We will follow up.
On the matter of streetlight maintenance, the two non-functioning lights indicated in the article were among four lamps repaired on the Barton Main Road on December 16, which regrettably had been previously vandalised. At latest check on January 2, 2014 they remained in working condition. The public is being urged to report such acts of vandalism to the police or JPS.
JPS wishes to take this opportunity to underscore its strong commitment to partnering with local leadership for the advancement of community development. The company welcomes public feedback on its service as we strive to continually improve our service.
Audrey Williams
Corporate Communication Officer
Jamaica Public Service
JPS speaks on Barton street lights
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