Lights out!
Author : teriannIn some communities illegal connections are the rule and not the exception.
For years they enjoyed their ‘free ride’ while other law abiding citizens struggled to pay their bills in order to avoid disconnection.
However, I have noticed a new trend. The utility companies, including J.P.S have been able to enter those communities and disconnect those who are in breach of the law.
So how will this affect us?
Well, I am certainly not happy that at this time of the year some people will have to do without electricity.
I must admit, however, that there is a small sense of relief that we are slowly weeding out some of the inherent signs of corruption from our society.
Too often rules are bent to accommodate those who feel they are above the law.
What do you think about the recent disconnection exercises?
Teri Ann Renee Paisley (Gleaner on-line writer)
Tags: bills, disconnection, utility
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This is one awesome post.Thanks Again. Great.
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This matter, it’s good and bad at the same time . Most of the people that do steel electricity is not doing it to be above the above the law , they are doing it because they are on able to pay the high price for electricity in Jamaica,
It’s true its a struggle for some to pay bills, however it can’t be that only one group is forced to pay. Maybe there could be some sort of staggered payment plan. Just a thought!
Stealing is wrong. Living above your means is also wrong. ‘Sponging’ off others is also wrong. My main concern is – will the amounts ‘recovered’ by the JPS be reflected in a reduction in the paying public’s bill?!
Good question Maurice. In a perfect world there would be a reduction of our bills. Too bad this is not that world!
Thank you, good to see some folks still put energy into their blogs.