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Impasse between union, Grand Bahama Power Company
Impasse between union, Grand Bahama Power Company
By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE
Guardian Senior Reporter
kdl@nasguard.com
A stand-off between management at the Grand Bahama Power Company and the Commonwealth Electrical Workers Union(CEWU)over a deadlock in contract negotiations will result in industrial action,The Guardianhas been told.
CEWU President Leslie Lightbourne has revealed that both sides have reached an impasse with regard to a new three-year a...
BEC chairman: Full steam ahead on Wilson City power plant
LEDEDRA MARCHE
Senior FN Reporter
lededra@nasguard.com
Now that the Supreme Court has dismissed the judicial action against the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's multi-million dollar Wilson City power plant, the corporation's chairman Michael Moss said yesterday work on the project is moving full steam ahead.
"We are elated with the ruling that has been handed down,"he toldThe Nassau Guardian.
"I...
How To Save On Your Power Bill
How To Save On Your Power Bill
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The sweltering summer heat has brought with it heightened electricity bills to the surprise of many consumers.
Power Issues Tick Off Residents
Power Issues Tick Off Residents
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Residents are fed up after BPL's Baillou Hill and Clifton Pier Power Plants trip, ending in darkness for 50% of consumers.
Cable fault blamed for power disruption in Nassau last night
MANY New Providence residents lost power yesterday after several units at the Blue Hills and Clifton Pier power stations went offline.
Maui Faces Power Cuts, Poor Cell Service
Maui Faces Power Cuts, Poor Cell Service
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Survivors of deadly wildfires on Maui facing intermittent power and unreliable cell service as they begin rebuilding their lives.
Grand Cay Power Struggles
Grand Cay Power Struggles
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Unreliable utilities and inadequate healthcare facilities creating some issues for the people who live and visit Grand Cay.
Power Costs Slows Inflation Decline
Power Costs Slows Inflation Decline
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A decline in inflation is slow-moving when compared to other parts of the world, according to Central Bank Governor John Rolle.
Montserrat Water Woes Add To Power Concerns
Montserrat Water Woes Add To Power Concerns
MONTSERRAT - The ongoing power situation in Montserrat is now affecting the island's water supply.
NO MORE TALK: BPL line-staff union accuse power company of ignoring longstanding issues
NO MORE TALK: BPL line-staff union accuse power company of ignoring longstanding issues
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The union representing Bahamas Power & Light's line staff is accusing the company of ignoring its concerns over longstanding issues, stating that "time for talk is over!" Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) president Kyle Wilson in a statement called on its membership to be "ready for action" as he gave BPL's leadership thirty days to [...]