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March 26, 2024
URCA defends push for electronic communication sector outage reporting
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has defended its push for outage reporting from its electronic communications sector licensees, with Cable Bahamas Limited/Aliv arguing that outage reporting to a national regulatory authority is 'an exception rather than a rule.' Cable Bahamas/Aliv has also called on the regulator to demonstrate that such [...]
URCA releases revised consumer protection regulations for electronic communications sector
March 11, 2024
URCA releases revised consumer protection regulations for electronic communications sector
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has published revised consumer protection regulations for the electronic communications sector, emphasizing the need for service providers to prominently display "service arrangements, rates, and terms" on their websites and ensure timely updates coinciding with service launches or changes. URCA has decided to extend...
CONTRACT REVIEW: Time winding down for electronic monitoring company to answer governemnt's concerns
March 07, 2024
CONTRACT REVIEW: Time winding down for electronic monitoring company to answer governemnt's concerns
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-, With a 30-day deadline for Metro-Security Solutions to explain recent deficiencies with its monitoring system for alleged offenders coming to an end, Acting press secretary in the office of Prime Minister Keishla Adderley revealed that the government will map the way forward to determine whether MSS will maintain its contract or be [...]
Electronic monitoring company given notice to address deficiencies or face contract termination
February 15, 2024
Electronic monitoring company given notice to address deficiencies or face contract termination
NASSAU, BAHAMAS-An official letter has been sent to the company responsible for electronically monitoring those out on bail, giving them 30 days to address their deficiencies or face termination. Acting Press Secretary Keishla Adderley told the media this afternoon that the government takes the issue of those being out on bail extremely seriously. and [...]
February 27, 2020
Electronic retailers fear impact of virus could be devastating
LOCAL electronic retail companies say they fear the global novel coronavirus outbreak will have a devastating impact on their companies in the long-term. In an effort to manage the spread of the deadly virus, Chinese authorities last month mandated
January 31, 2024
Former PM urges government to rescind electronic monitoring contract
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says the Davis administration must put its foot down and rescind the contract given to Metro-Security Solutions, the company that has been contracted to monitor alleged criminals who are out on bail. Dr. Minnis' comments come on the heels of Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander shedding light on [...]
January 30, 2024
PM questions reliability of company managing electronic monitoring
NASSAU, BAHAMAS —Prime Minister Philip Davis has called into question the company responsible for the electronic monitoring of alleged criminals after a number of them have reportedly removed their devices without being detected. Davis says govt will have to reconsider its contract with the company if they are deemed unfit to continue monitoring alleged criminals. [...]
Samsung Electronics Helps Build Energy Efficient Homes With Smart Things Energy To Pursue Net Zero Homes
December 22, 2023
Samsung Electronics Helps Build Energy Efficient Homes With Smart Things Energy To Pursue Net Zero Homes
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its showcase of a model home with a Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS), supported by SmartThings Energy, in Brobyholm, a smart and energy efficient residential community development near Stockholm, Sweden.
URCA proposes revisions to consumer protection regulations for electronic communications sector
September 25, 2023
URCA proposes revisions to consumer protection regulations for electronic communications sector
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has issued its consultation document on proposed revisions to the consumer protection regulations for the country's electronic communications sector. The regulations were originally introduced nearly a decade ago. The regulator noted in a statement that given the time that has passed since the regulations were ...
September 11, 2023
URCA investigating electronic communications outages on Family Islands
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) said in a statement released yesterday that it is investigating a series of electronic communications outages throughout The Bahamas over the past few months. The regulator said that last month there were significant outages on Andros, the Berry Islands, Exuma, Inagua, Mayaguana and Ragged Island. "To date, services have been ...
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