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malaise

(298,605 posts) Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:01 AM 12 hrs ago

So we had a massive islandwide powercut from about

9.00pm last night until a few minutes ago here in Jamaica.
This is highly unusual.

You cannot imagine the rumors but the big one was whether the global bully invaded Cuba.
PHEW! Apparently not.

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So we had a massive islandwide powercut from about (Original Post) malaise 12 hrs ago OP

When these things happen... 2naSalit 12 hrs ago #1

One of the radio stations malaise 12 hrs ago #2

Glad assolini hasn't invaded yet another country & that your power is back up. SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #3

Rec for. assolini malaise 11 hrs ago #4

Investigation called for into power outage... surfered 10 hrs ago #5

We had no power in St Andrew for malaise 9 hrs ago #6

Cuba BaronChocula 6 hrs ago #7

Many folks did wonder malaise 6 hrs ago #8

Glad you are safe. Nt spooky3 5 hrs ago #9

June without power is no fun malaise 5 hrs ago #10

I'm sure it's hot and miserable. Nt spooky3 4 hrs ago #11

It sure was malaise 1 hr ago #12

2naSalit

(104,161 posts)

1. When these things happen...

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:09 AM

12 hrs ago

Anymore, it's a mind-fest of wondering what happened until the services come back and you find out what really happened.

Glad you're back!

malaise

(298,605 posts)

2. One of the radio stations

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:24 AM

12 hrs ago

Has folks calling from all over the island letting us know if their power is back.
Can’t wait for details. This was massive. A short outage maybe twice a year is the norm. Islandwide without a hurricane is an event.