Cuba energy grid suffers nationwide collapse

September 19, 2026 12:41 AM

Cuba energy grid suffers nationwide collapse

Cuba’s energy grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, the energy ministry said in a post to social media, causing a nationwide blackout on the island of about 9 million people. Cuba’s aging power generation system has been under severe strain from fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. Even when the national grid is online, the island frequently experiences rolling blackouts that leave millions without power. -(Reuters)...

Jamaica facing nationwide power outage

June 6, 2026 11:33 AM

Jamaica facing nationwide power outage

Jamaica is experiencing an island-wide power blackout, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz said on Friday evening in a post on social media, without providing a reason for the outage. National energy supplier, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), confirmed the outage affected the entire island and said it was investigating the causes of the blackout. A company spokesperson told Reuters that JPS was taking steps to restore electricity, with reports indicating power had already returned to some parts of ...