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STAY TUNED: Few specifics as PM dismisses BPL "secret deal" criticism
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis yesterday dismissed Opposition suggestions of a "secret deal" being undertaken by the government regarding the future of Bahamas Power and Light, as he suggested that within two to three months, the company's consumers would see an appreciable reduction in their electricity bills. The Prime Minister was responding to [...]
'Operate BPL like a company and without Cabinet interference'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) could become profitable if it is managed like a company without Cabinet interference, according to a former executive of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation. Debbie Deal, a Bahamian Contractors Association Trustee and former head of the BCCEC's energy and environment division, told Eyewitness News: [...]
Residents Split On BPL Privatization Fears
Residents Split On BPL Privatization Fears
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Issues at Bahamas Power and Light dominating headlines as both The Bahamas Electrical Utility Managerial Union and The Bahamas Electrical Workers Union are calling on the Davis administration to stop an alleged deal.
FEARS OF BPL PRIVATISATION: Unions and FNM raise concerns at possible PPP deals
CONFLICT looms over the future of Bahamas Power and Light as Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis vows reforms and the head of the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) pledges resistance.
PM assures no BPL lay-offs as union reiterates opposition to foreign management contracts
PM assures no BPL lay-offs as union reiterates opposition to foreign management contracts
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis has assured workers at Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) that there will be no layoffs at the company, as Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Kyle Wilson stressed the union's strong disagreement with the government's proposal to grant contracts to foreign companies to manage, oversee, or maintain the company's [...]
BPL Unions: What About Us?
BPL Unions: What About Us?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Amid talks of a shift coming for Bahamas Power and Light, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President says frustration and pandemonium is rampant.
Healthy Buildings to be explored at upcoming Green Tech initiative
Healthy or sustainable buildings, an emerging concept, is one of the disciplines that participants in an upcoming Green Tech programme will be exposed to; the initiative was officially launched at the University of The Bahamas Friday, February 23, 2024
Heart Health Top Priority for Valentine’s Day at Bahamas Waste
Spreading health and love to its team members was the order of Valentine’s Day for Bahamas Waste on February 14 as the company held a “heart health” day where employees got free health checks and took part in a number of fun activities.
30 Facts About Your Heart
30 Facts About Your Heart
As you go through your day, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your heart and all that it’s doing. But let’s take a few moments to appreciate this life-sustaining organ in your chest.
Court upgrade contracts signed
Court upgrade contracts signed
TWO contracts worth over $596,000 were signed yesterday between the Ministry of National Security and two local contractors for telecommunication and electrical upgrades to court buildings as part of its modernisation process of the judiciary.