September 2025 – Bahamas Power and Light Company

Monthly Archives: September 2025

Power Restored at Preston H. Albury High School — BPL Clarifies Misinformation

Press Release Power Restored at Preston H. Albury High School — BPL Clarifies Misinformation September 11, 2025 · Rock Sound, Eleuthera Power restored at 9:20 AM to Preston H. Albury High School; classes can resume. Restoration completed via a temporary solution; a certified electrician must perform permanent rewiring. Outage traced to unauthorized rewiring that overloaded a 200A circuit to 400A+,…

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BPL Reaffirms Power Generation Upgrades on Eleuthera

Press Release BPL Reaffirms Commitment to Power Generation Upgrades on Mainland Eleuthera September 6, 2025 · Nassau, The Bahamas BPL on track to eliminate rental generation on Eleuthera by June 2026. Recent outages caused by severe weather, including lightning and a pole fire in South Eleuthera. Two new generation units tested Aug 30; awaiting critical parts this week. Hatchet Bay…

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BPL Powers Bahamian Youth to Global Stage

The Bahamas Youth Chess Team poses with BPL COO Anthony Christie Press Release BPL Powers Bahamian Youth to Global Stage: A Story of Impact and Excellence September 5, 2025 · Nassau, Bahamas BPL sponsored the Bahamas Youth Chess Team at the 2025 World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad in Barranquilla, Colombia. Support covered travel logistics, enabling athletes and families to attend…

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Rental Generators Arrive in Central Andros; Power Stability Expected Within 48 Hours

Two rental generators arrived in Central Andros on September 2, 2025, to support ongoing restoration at Fresh Creek Power Plant. Press Release Rental Generators Arrive in Central Andros; Power Stability Expected Within 48 Hours September 2, 2025 · Nassau, Bahamas Two rental units sourced from Grand Bahama arrived in Central Andros at 3:30 p.m. Units expected to be operational within…

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BPL staff in Abaco gathered for a Hurricane Dorian memorial seminar, focusing on healing, resilience, and wellness support for employees.

Press Release BPL Staff in Abaco Gather to Remember Hurricane Dorian and Focus on Healing September 2, 2025 · Abaco, Bahamas Memorial seminar in Abaco brought together staff, union reps, and wellness professionals. CEO Toni Seymour shared personal reflections and affirmed continued support. Remarks from Daphne Simmons (HR Director) and Kyle Wilson (BEWU President). Health & Wellness Team introduced by…

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BPL Restores Power to Most of Andros Following Fresh Creek Station Fire

Press Release BPL Restores Power to Most of Andros Following Fresh Creek Station Fire September 1, 2025 · Nassau, Bahamas By 10:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31, power was restored to most communities; Behring Point expected back by 12:00 p.m. today. Progressed from Bowen Sound (3:00 p.m. Aug 31) to Cargill Creek (10:00 p.m. Aug 31) via the North Station. All…

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