Press Releases

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

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…

Fresh Creek Power Station Fire: BPL Secures Rental Units

Fresh Creek Power Station Fire: BPL Secures Rental Units

Press Release Fresh Creek Power Station Fire Update: Restoration Efforts and Rental Units Mobilized August 31, 2025 · Nassau, Bahamas Fire at Fresh Creek Power Station early Sunday morning; trailer unit and shed lost. Main generation building saved; critical assets preserved. Two rental units secured from Grand Bahama to restore supply. Charter mobilized to deliver units directly to Central Andros…

Cat Island Power Supply Stabilized as BPL Restores Generation Fleet

Cat Island Power Supply Stabilized as BPL Restores Generation Fleet

Bahamas Power and Light announces end of rotational load shedding on Cat Island, August 26, 2025. Press Release BPL Ends Rotational Load Shedding on Cat Island; Full Restoration in Progress August 26, 2025 · Nassau, The Bahamas Rotational load shedding on Cat Island ended at 2:55 AM on Tuesday, August 26. All four generation units are on island; three are fully available…

BPL confirms 50% Base Rate Rebate to Residents of Abaco in Response to Ongoing Generation Challenges

BPL confirms 50% Base Rate Rebate to Residents of Abaco in Response to Ongoing Generation Challenges

BPL clarifies rebate coverage: Abaco customers included in the 50% base rate rebate. Press Release BPL Confirms 50% Base Rate Rebate for Abaco Customers August 22, 2025 · Nassau, Bahamas Abaco residents are included in the 50% rebate on the base rate for the next billing cycle. Rebate also applies to Eleuthera, Long Island, and Cat Island. Relief follows extended…

Now Accepting Applications | Lineworker Apprenticeship Training Programme

Now Accepting Applications | Lineworker Apprenticeship Training Programme

Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. invites applications for consideration into their Lineworker Apprenticeship Training Programme. The application deadline is Friday, November 25, 2022. Utilityman Mates and Linesman Mates are responsible for assisting with the erection, maintenance and repairs of overhead distribution and transmission lines. This includes planting and changing poles, stringing conductors and hardware, mounting transformers, making connections, tree…

Tropical Storm Nicole – Outage Update

Tropical Storm Nicole – Outage Update

New Providence, Bahamas – Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) advises customers that we are aware of and closely monitoring outages in the following areas:   Westwinds South Beach Drive West Bay Street Moon Shine Drive Coral Harbour Minnie Street These areas are experiencing interruptions in power supply due to severe weather conditions impacting our infrastructure (including Broken Poles…