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March 21, 2024
Police Commissioner disappointed with allegations of police harassment by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander expressed disappointment with allegations of police harassment made by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) President Kyle Wilson. Earlier this week Wilson told members of the press that his home had been searched by police on several occasions and he charged that he believed the action was linked to [...]

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September 02, 2015
Electrical supply during a hurricane

Dear Editor,

Since The Bahamas is situated on this globe in such a way that the direct path of some dangerous hurricanes might cross our islands, in my humble opinion, it is incumbent upon the government of The Bahamas to ensure that the country is prepared for such an inevitability.

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July 04, 2011
Government promotes solar panels to reduce national electrical demand on BEC

Nassau, The Bahamas - Blackouts resulting from electrical load shedding has Bahamians taking the solutions provided in the National Energy Policy seriously. The residual effect of global climate change is teaching Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) employees a hands-on lesson about why Bahamians are being encouraged to
buy solar photovoltaic panels.

"The majority or the largest consumer of ...

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March 22, 2024
Fernander 'very disappointed' with union chief's description of recent police search

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he is "very disappointed" with Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) president Kyle Wilson's description of a recent police search of his properties.

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August 21, 2023
No concerns addressed as BPL union deadline ends

AS a 30-day ultimatum from the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union to Bahamas Power and Light officials ends today, union president Kyle Wilson says none of their concerns were addressed.

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July 07, 2018
Tropical Storm Beryl Graphics

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March 22, 2024
COP: Union Leader's Home Was Never Searched

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Days after Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Kyle Wilson claimed police searched his home without reason, the police chief is looking to set the record straight.

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March 20, 2024
UNION CHIEF IN POLICE SEARCH: Force denies swoop on BEWU president was intimidation

POLICE said they searched properties owned by Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Kyle Wilson after receiving a stealing complaint -- not to intimidate Mr Wilson, who has publicly opposed the Davis administration's purported plan to reform Bahamas Power & Light by dividing up the company with the help of private partners.

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March 04, 2024
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.

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March 04, 2024
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.

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