Members of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) recently met with the management team of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to discuss several pressing issues impacting small businesses across the island.
The delegation, led by SBAJ President Garnet Reid, outlined key concerns affecting the sector. Among the matters raised were the high fixed generation costs, the company's — and the country's — vulnerability to natural disasters such as Hurricane Melissa, the practice of passing disaster-related costs on to consumers, and the limited financial buffers available to small business operators.
The group also expressed concern about frequent power outages, noting that these disruptions continue despite recent rate increases.
The SBAJ delegation emphasised the need for fair, transparent, and practical solutions to address these challenges, underscoring their importance to the growth, resilience, and long-term sustainability of Jamaica's business sector and wider economy.
comments powered by Disqus
All feeds
