The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has deployed a second technical team to Jamaica to support ongoing power restoration efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa late last year.
The six-member team from BVIEC’s Transmission and Distribution Department departed the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, March 10, and is expected to spend approximately three weeks assisting with the rebuilding of critical electrical infrastructure in storm-affected communities.
The deployment reflects BVIEC’s continued commitment to regional cooperation among Caribbean utilities as Jamaica continues its long-term recovery from the catastrophic damage caused by the late October 2025 hurricane.
This marks the second group of BVIEC personnel sent to assist with the restoration efforts. The corporation’s first team of six technical workers was deployed on Nov. 2, 2025, and returned to the Territory on Dec. 3 after completing a month-long assignment.
During that mission, BVIEC technicians assisted with rebuilding damaged power lines, replacing light poles, and installing new utility poles to help restore electricity service in heavily impacted areas.
The team’s work initially took place in Montego Bay before shifting to Negril, where infrastructure damage was particularly severe.
The latest deployment was made possible with the support of InterCaribbean Airways, which assisted by waiving fees associated with transporting essential tools and equipment required for the mission.
The regional airline also provided logistical support during BVIEC’s first Jamaica deployment and has facilitated similar technical missions across the Caribbean.
