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July 14, 2023
URCA investigating BPL power outages

Noting that the widespread power outages experienced by Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) consumers across multiple islands in recent months can have a negative impact on the Bahamian economy, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) announced yesterday that it is investigating the outages. "As the regulator for the electricity sector, URCA is concerned about the ...
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July 13, 2023
North Andros Power plant repairs cost $600k, as restoration continues

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the cost of restoring power to North Andros after last week's catastrophic fire at Bahamas Power & Light's Nicholl's Town plant is about $600k.

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July 13, 2023
Restoration of power to North Andros will cost $600k, Sears says

Minister of Works and Utilities Alfred Sears said yesterday that it will cost Bahamas Power and Light $600,000 to restore electricity to North Andros following a fire that ripped through a power plant in the community last week. "The cause of the fire remains under investigation and BPL's insurance adjusters also must complete their work," ...
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July 13, 2023
$600k and counting for North Andros power restoration

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The efforts to restore electricity to North Andros have cost $600,000 to-date, according to Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears. Sears, who gave an update in Parliament yesterday on the work done since a fire on July 5 destroyed BPL's Nicholl's Town power station, noted this figure includes generation purchases, auxiliary parts and [...]

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July 12, 2023
600K To Address North Andros Power Woes

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Damage caused by the fire in North Andros could run the power giant into just over a half million dollars according to Works Minister Alfred Sears.

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July 11, 2023
North Andros Residents Face 10-Hour Power Outage

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The sweltering heat made matters worse for North Andros residents, as their power supply challenges continue following that fire last week Wednesday.

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July 07, 2023
North Andros BPL fire affects water supply as power restoration expected by today

THE fire that damaged a Bahamas Power and Light power station in North Andros on Wednesday also disrupted the water supply for many.

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July 07, 2023
"Power Should Be Restored by End of Day"

ANDROS, BAHAMAS - Power should be restored in Andros by by end of day, that's according to Minister responsible for BPL Alfred Sears.

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July 07, 2023
BTC teams up with the Government to power Clifford Park with free Wi-Fi for Independence celebrations

As thousands will flock to Clifford Park for the 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations on July 9th, they all will be able to tap into the free Wi-Fi, courtesy of a joint partnership with the Government’s “ParkConnect” initiative and BTC.

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July 07, 2023
Summary Report North Andros BPL Power Station Fire Loss Impacts To WSC Operations

Introduction

At or around 3 am on the morning of June 5, 2023, the Bahamas Power and Light power plant located in San Andros, North Andros caught afire and was completely destroyed. Electrical power in North Andros has been terminally affected.

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