BPL chair defers outage relief decision to Gov’t
BAHAMAS Power & Light‘s (BPL) executive chair yesterday declined to confirm whether consumers will receive additional financial relief following weeks of widespread outages, saying any decision rests with the Government.
BPL exceeds 2025 maximum demand ahead of peak time
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) yesterday said New Providence has already surpassed last year's maximum electricity demand twice, months before the traditional September peak, as prolonged high temperatures continue to strain the island's electricity network despite sufficient generation capacity being available.
‘You bank on BPL being dreadful, but not always’
AN OUTSPOKEN businessman says Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) latest woes have cost his company “at least $100,000” in generator repairs and related expenses, as he blasted: “You bank on BPL being dreadful, but not all the time.”
Developer’s 30% lot sales promise on Eleuthera PPP
A US developer is pledging that 30 percent of the proceeds from residential lot sales, including 100 acres of Government-owned land, will be devoted to solving central Eleuthera’s power, water and affordable housing woes as well as underwriting an up to $50m infrastructure partnership.
Rival group urges Potter’s Cay marina plan rejection
A RIVAL Bahamian group is arguing that the 25-slip marina proposed for a Nassau harbourfront site just west of Potter’s Cay dock should be rejected because it does not represent the most valuable or strategic use of that location.
Not in The Bahamas ‘best interest’ for developer to lot-sell Gov’t land
A FORMER Bahamas National Trust (BNT) chief yesterday argued it is not in The Bahamas’ “best interests” to allow a US developer to obtain 100 acres of Government land at Eleuthera’s Navy Beach for lot sales to finance his development plans.
No ‘rubber stamp’ eyed for ex-Club Med site’s revival
A BAHAMIAN-LED group yesterday pledged its redevelopment of Governor’s Harbour’s former Club Med property will produce a “low density” five-star project featuring 40-60 resort suites and villas while reassuring residents it is not seeking their “rubber stamp”.
Fusion queries if cyber attack delayed Spiderman licensing
FUSION Superplex has challenged film distributors over whether its failure to secure a licence to screen Spider-Man: Brand New Day is linked to the cyber and ransomware attack that forced several key operating systems off-line earlier this year.
Governor: More research needed on US tariff effect
THE CENTRAL Bank’s governor yesterday said more research is needed to determine how the US imposition of a 12.5 percent tariff on Bahamian exports will affect this country's economy, identifying seafood exports as one of the sectors set to be most impacted.
OpEd: Reforms for Bahamas to lead Caribbean on aviation safety
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BPL chief admits regaining trust needs action, not words
BAHAMAS Power & Light’s (BPL) executive chairman yesterday admitted it will take more than promises for the utility to regain customers’ trust after frequent, long-lasting island-wide and community outages spread beyond multiple Family Islands to New Providence.
Marina chief: Potter’s Cay consultation upheld fears
A MARINA operator last week's public consultation on the proposed Blu Cay Marina left him convinced it will worsen congestion around Potter's Cay, arguing the meeting failed to resolve concerns over traffic and parking and whether it is being held to the same standards as other operators.
Green Turtle Cay EIA call undermines trust
An advocacy group has warned that the decision not to require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed Gillam Bay project on Green Turtle Cay threatens to further undermine transparency and trust in regulatory processes.
Academy graduates highlight maritime sector’s growing role
THE LJM Maritime Academy highlighted the industry’s growing significance for the Bahamian economy as it celebrated the graduation of its 2023 and 2024 cadet classes while also holding a pre-sea passing out ceremony for those in the latter year.
PM requests BPL give more consumer relief
PRIME Minister Philip Davis KC yesterday said he has asked Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to examine whether it can provide further financial relief to customers following Wednesday night’s island-wide disruption to homes and businesses across New Providence.
