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Construction of Renewable Power Generation Plant expected to decrease BPL’s fuel costs says Works and Utilities Minister
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is in the advanced stages of a plan with a private investor to construct a 60 MW photovoltaic renewable power generation plant in New Providence, which will result in a decrease in the company’s fuel costs and offer jobs for Bahamians. The Hon.
Parts of New Providence hit by power outage
Parts of New Providence hit by power outage
A WIDESPREAD power outage struck New Providence Friday affecting several residential areas.
Power outage shuts court
Power outage shuts court
A LACK of electricity forced the Magistrate's Court to adjourn Monday's court cases to a later date.
Hopeful power supplier sweetens bid with healthcare upgrade promise
WMS, the company vying to edge out Shell North America, in a bid to stabilize New Providence’s power, recently added a sweetener to its bid, promising that the company would provide funding and resources to aid the government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic through funding the restoration of the country’s deteriorating hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Union: Our members not causing power problems
Union: Our members not causing power problems
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union president has stated that his members are not to blame for any of the supply problems that have hit the power supplier in recent days.
LOAD SHEDDING NOT THIS SUMMER: Bannister confident power supplies won't face planned outages
LOAD SHEDDING NOT THIS SUMMER: Bannister confident power supplies won't face planned outages
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works Desmond Bannister expressed confidence yesterday that Bahamas Power and Light will not implement load shedding this summer.
Black Point and Staniel Cay plagued by power outages
Black Point and Staniel Cay plagued by power outages
FREQUENT power outages on Black Point and Staniel Cay in the Exumas are wreaking havoc on commerce and are reducing the quality of life for the residents there, according to the area MP.
More BPL power cuts
More BPL power cuts
PARTS of New Providence suffered through power cuts over the weekend, leaving many residents angry.
'More than 80 now have power,' says BPL
'More than 80 now have power,' says BPL
DESPITE more than 5,000 households left without electricity after the passage of Hurricane Matthew 12 days ago, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) executives say more than 80 per cent of residential customers in New Providence have been restored to supply.
Race, Power and Privilege
Race, Power and Privilege
The death of George Floyd in the US has ignited a movement that aims to challenge the issues of racial injustice and police brutality that continue to plague that nation...