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malaise

(298,781 posts)
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:01 AM Saturday

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 Saturday OP
When these things happen... 2naSalit Saturday #1
One of the radio stations malaise Saturday #2
Glad assolini hasn't invaded yet another country & that your power is back up. SheltieLover Saturday #3
Rec for. assolini malaise Saturday #4
Investigation called for into power outage... surfered Saturday #5
We had no power in St Andrew for malaise Saturday #6
Cuba BaronChocula Saturday #7
Many folks did wonder malaise Saturday #8
Glad you are safe. Nt spooky3 Saturday #9
June without power is no fun malaise Saturday #10
I'm sure it's hot and miserable. Nt spooky3 Saturday #11
It sure was malaise Saturday #12

2naSalit

(104,281 posts)
1. When these things happen...
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:09 AM
Saturday

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

(298,781 posts)
2. One of the radio stations
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:24 AM
Saturday


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.

SheltieLover

(82,172 posts)
3. Glad assolini hasn't invaded yet another country & that your power is back up.
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 07:33 AM
Saturday

Sadly, power outages here are the norm, although not usually for more than a few hrs.

malaise

(298,781 posts)
6. We had no power in St Andrew for
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 09:59 AM
Saturday

almost nne hours
Not sure which is worse - the heat or the generator noise😀

malaise

(298,781 posts)
8. Many folks did wonder
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 01:36 PM
Saturday

The US warship left yesterday. Don’t know where it is now.
Leave Cuba alone.

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