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Jones owes BEC 106,000
Jones owes BEC 106,000
Jones Communications Limited owes the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) $106,000, The Nassau Guardian can reveal.
But a BEC report reveals that as of July 8, 2014 the corporation's managers would not take action to disconnect the account, as the disconnection of Jones Communications' supply in May resulted in BEC Executive Chairman Leslie Miller immediately instructing officials to reconnect t...
Roberts hits out at Moss and FNM over BEC
Roberts hits out at Moss and FNM over BEC
Chairman of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Bradley Roberts said yesterday the claim that the PLP mismanaged the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is nothing but propaganda.
Roberts said it is the Free National Movement (FNM) government that is mismanaging BEC.
On Monday, Chairman of BEC Michael Moss said in a statement that the PLP mismanaged the corporation during the years it was in off...
BEC cutting power to upaid accounts
BEC cutting power to upaid accounts
With up to 50 per cent of its client base responsible for racking up $100 million in accounts receivables, the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) has decided to commence mass disconnections across the Bahamas, its executive chairman told Tribune Business yesterday.
Michael Moss said almost $60 million is owed to BEC by residential and private sector clients, while the remaining $40 million w...
BEC working to resolve Harbour Island power problems
BEC working to resolve Harbour Island power problems
THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation has asked the residents of Harbour Island for patience as they work to resolve the island's lingering power supply problems.
This comes after the community was hit with several power interruptions on Wednesday, beginning just before 6am.
In a statement issued yesterday, BEC said: "We ask that you continue to bear with us as we go through this period of growth ...
Christie says BEC decision made
Christie says BEC decision made
Amid concerns about service at Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), Prime Minister Perry Christie said the government has made a decision on the BEC break-up after several delays.
However, Christie said before the government reveals its decision it has to consult with its advisor, KPMG.
"The process that the government is faced with now is the government has made a decision with respect to the w...
BEC: People with private generators should use them
BEC: People with private generators should use them
UNABLE to generate enough electricity to meet customer demand, BEC is requesting that those with private generators use them during peak hours to lessen the strain on the grid.
In an effort to minimise electricity cuts as a result of the generation shortfall in New Providence, the Bahamas Electricity Corporation announced the implementation of its "Generation Assistance Plan" - which involves a...
BEC admits it cannot meet power demand
BEC admits it cannot meet power demand
By SANCHESKA BROWN
DESPITE large companies and hotels running on their own generators to help lighten the electricity load, BEC has admitted it still cannot meet the power demands of New Providence.
And, to make matters worse, the company announced a fresh round of scheduled load shedding after yet another generator crashed yesterday.
BEC spokeswoman Arnette Ingraham confirmed the utility compa...
Davis: BEC decision process 'in the best interest of the Bahamian people'
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Further to the Prime Minister's trip to Washington DC as both the Bahamas Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, the government of The Bahamas decided to defer the announcement of the strategic partner for BEC until after interventions and discussions coming out of the energy security summit according to Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis. This decision making process is in the best ...
BEC bills increasing
BEC bills increasing
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation’s fuel surcharge rose 20 percent this month over last month due to higher oil prices on the international market, and that trend will likely continue, according to BEC General Manager Kevin Basden.
“In February the fuel charge was 17.98 cents per unit and March was 22.517 cents per unit,” Basden said.
“Based on what we’ve seen on th...
Blaze at BEC power plant compound
Blaze at BEC power plant compound
By ALISON LOWE
Tribune Staff Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
LOUD explosions rocked mainland Abaco on Friday night when a bush fire spread to the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's Marsh Harbour power plant compound, setting alight drums filled with used oil and posing a threat to the islands' power supply.
The power station blaze came after days of wild fires raging in pine forests on the main...