A second contingent of specialized power line technicians from Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has arrived in Jamaica to reinforce ongoing restoration initiatives following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The team, which departed Belize on Sunday, is collaborating with Jamaica Public Service Company Limited—the nation’s exclusive electricity distributor—to rehabilitate severely damaged infrastructure.
This deployment marks the continuation of a regional support program initiated in November 2025, following the return of BEL’s initial technical crew that completed its assignment in December. The current mission is spearheaded by Technical Supervisor Jeremy Jex and comprises seasoned technicians Gregory Kerr, Brian Gentle, Emry Gill, Owen Nolberto, Paul McCalla, and Andres Catch.
The collaborative effort operates under the coordination framework of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), which facilitates mutual assistance among regional power providers during emergencies.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds surpassing 180 miles per hour. The storm inflicted unprecedented destruction across residential, commercial, and critical infrastructure sectors, with particular severity to the national power grid. Preliminary damage assessments indicate financial losses ranging between $8 billion and $15 billion USD, reflecting one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent Caribbean history.