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Section 6 – Cooking Gas & Household Services
- Cooking gas is delivered in cylinders (Petrojam, IGL).
- Order by phone or through neighbourhood suppliers.
- Many homes are converting to electric stoves + solar systems for cost savings.
Section 7 – Bureaucracy & Paperwork
Common Hurdles
- Multiple trips to utility offices due to missing documents.
- Long queues — plan to spend hours when setting up services.
- Requirements may change; always call ahead.
Survival Tip: Carry multiple copies of TRN, ID, proof of address, and passport-sized photos. They
are asked for everywhere.
Section 8 – Safety & Consumer Protection
- Utility scams exist (fake JPS or NWC collectors). Always pay directly at official offices, banks, or
online portals. - Keep all receipts and confirmation numbers.
- Use online accounts to monitor bills and report outages.
Section 9 – Voices of Returnees
- Elaine, 65 (London returnee): “The first shock was the electricity bill. I learnt quickly to use solar
water heating.” - Marcus, 32 (New York returnee): “Reliable internet was my top priority. I checked FLOW, Digicel
and Starlink’s coverage before signing my lease.” - Joan, 70 (Florida returnee): “NWC outages made me invest in a 1,000-gallon water tank. Best
decision ever.” - Yvonne, 65 (London returnee): “After all the JPS outages, we finally invested in a generator —
then added a solar system 4 years ago. It turned out to be one of our best decisions, especially
after Hurricane Beryl and Melissa.”