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Harbour Island residents claim 'electrical crisis'
Harbour Island residents claim 'electrical crisis'
SOME Harbour Island residents were without power for 13 hours yesterday, after a lightning storm knocked out power on the island. Residents complained of an ?electrical crisis? because of damaged lines linking the island and Eleuthera. The problem was still not resolved into yesterday evening.
Police Commissioner disappointed with allegations of police harassment by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president
Police Commissioner disappointed with allegations of police harassment by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander expressed disappointment with allegations of police harassment made by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) President Kyle Wilson. Earlier this week Wilson told members of the press that his home had been searched by police on several occasions and he charged that he believed the action was linked to [...]
Bahamas Power and Light signs industrial agreement with the Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union
Bahamas Power and Light signs industrial agreement with the Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union
BAHAMAS Power and Light signed an industrial agreement with the Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union yesterday that addresses pension and other issues.
Mom Admits to Beating Son With Electrical Cord Over 1.0 GPA
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 32-year-old woman who beat her 11-year-old son with an electrical cord over his bad grades has been granted a conditional discharge.
Electrical problems disrupted water supply in capital
By AVA TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
aturnquest@tribunemedia.net
DISRUPTION to water supply in the capital yesterday afternoon was due to electrical problems at a pumping station.
Business owners in the areas serviced by the Water and Sewage Corporation's (WSC) Arawak Cay pumping station complained about the unexpected inconvenience after supply was lost at around 11.30 am.
Power was resto...
Electrical woes: here we go again!
Electrical woes: here we go again!
This week, I read comments from Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears, on the recent power outages at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). He stated that the matter is not a "novel" one for The Bahamas, as we are, supposedly, used to the power going off. Well, Minister Sears, we are so used to ...
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CONCERNS RAISED OVER TELEPHONE, ELECTRICAL SERVICES
CONCERNS RAISED OVER TELEPHONE, ELECTRICAL SERVICES
By SANCHESKA BROWN
RESIDENTS in New Providence yesterday raised concerns about the sustainability of telephone and electrical services as the country braces for Irene.
While it is expected the electricity will go out during the storm, residents are more concerned with when it will be restored.
Angry callers told The Tribune yesterday how they had experienced blackouts Monday and yesterday, long...
Government promotes solar panels to reduce national electrical demand on BEC
Nassau, The Bahamas - Blackouts resulting from electrical load shedding has Bahamians taking the solutions provided in the National Energy Policy seriously. The residual effect of global climate change is teaching Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) employees a hands-on lesson about why Bahamians are being encouraged to
buy solar photovoltaic panels.
"The majority or the largest consumer of ...
BPL Electrical Failure On Friday Morning
BPL Electrical Failure On Friday Morning
MANY customers voiced frustration Friday on Facebook over an electricity failure by Bahamas Power and Light Company leaving them without service...
Ragged Island renewable electrical grid to be completed this year
THE construction of the electrical grid set to bring renewable energy to storm-ravaged Ragged Island is set to be completed this year.