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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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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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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…

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ABACO | Generators Purchased for Cays, Mainland Upgrades Underway

BPL strengthens power supply in the Abaco Cays with new units and a 30-day upgrade plan for mainland Abaco. Press Release BPL Strengthens Power Supply in Abaco Cays with New Units and 30-Day Upgrade Plan August 29, 2025 · Nassau, Bahamas Four new generators installed across Hope Town, Man-O-War Cay, and Guana Cay. Grand Cay to receive an upgraded 750…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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