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Diesel Generators- A Reliable Source of Power
February 16, 2015
Diesel Generators- A Reliable Source of Power
A diesel generator produces power by using a diesel engine to derive an alternator, or electric generator. The engine's power as reflected in RPMs is transformed by the alternator to a usable electric current which is then distributed to households...
The BEC restructuring conundrum
December 20, 2014
The BEC restructuring conundrum
Dear Editor,
BEC's executive chairman, Leslie Miller, the erstwhile "potcake", recently demanded that the government proceed with the organization's restructuring, post haste. Some may liken the restructuring effort thus far to a conundrum given the seeming vacillations regarding the desired end product and the interminable delays arriving at a conclusion.
To appreciate the major challenges facin...
The BEC restructuring conundrum
December 03, 2014
The BEC restructuring conundrum
BEC's executive chairman, Leslie Miller, the erstwhile "potcake", recently demanded that the government proceed with the organization's restructuring, post haste. Some may liken the restructuring effort thus far to a conundrum given the seeming vacillations regarding the desired end product and the interminable delays arriving at a conclusion.
To appreciate the major challenges facing the Bahamas ...
BTVI spearheads gas training in Abaco
July 27, 2014
BTVI spearheads gas training in Abaco
With 90 percent of people in the propane business not having adequate formal training, according to leading natural and propane gas trainer Stephen C. Nook, The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has joined forces with the Ministry of Public Works to conduct intense training.
Ten people are participating in a five-day course on the island of Abaco, representing Man-O-War Gas, Guana ...
Safety training a priority for gas business
July 23, 2014
Safety training a priority for gas business
ABACO, The Bahamas -- With 90% of people in the propane business not having adequate formal training, according to leading natural and propane gas trainer, Stephen C. Nook, The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has joined forces with the Ministry of Public Works to conduct intense training.
Ten persons are participating in a five-day course on the island of Abaco, representing Man-...
Unions urge natural gas for BEC reform
June 13, 2014
Unions urge natural gas for BEC reform
Amid concerns that furious lobbying may be delaying a decision on the reform of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), the heads of the country's largest umbrella union and the union representing BEC's line staff have written to Prime Minister Perry Christie urging him to pick a company that will power the country with natural gas to take over generation at the corporation.
The president of th...
No decision on government stake in BEC company
August 16, 2013
No decision on government stake in BEC company
The government has made no policy decision yet on what stake it will take in the proposed power generation company which will take over generation from Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), or what proportion of the entity could ultimately be owned by the Bahamian public via an initial public offering process...
Environmentalist: Don't 'kill' renewable incentive
August 06, 2013
Environmentalist: Don't 'kill' renewable incentive
An environmental consultant yesterday expressed fears that without a "multi-tiered" approach, more modern and efficient fossil fuel energy production in this nation may "kill the incentive" for moving to more renewable sources of energy.
Meanwhile, as the government considers numerous proposals from companies interested in providing alternate power generation in this country, Romauld Ferreira, ...
Power plant would have '15.4 billion impact'
July 31, 2013
Power plant would have '15.4 billion impact'
A U.S. group is pushing for government approval to build a $700 million power plant in New Providence which would entirely replace any need for power generation by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.
In the process, the group's principal claims the project will stimulate a proposed $15.4 billion impact on the Bahamian economy over its 25-year life span, including 7,800 to 8,800 jobs annually a...
VIDEO: City dump on fire
April 23, 2013
VIDEO: City dump on fire
Officials are struggling to get a handle on a fire at the city dump that has been smouldering since Friday, Fire Chief Walter Evans said yesterday. The challenge, Mr Evans told The Tribune was that the flames were being fuelled beneath the waste area?s surface by a variety of highly flammable materials, including...
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