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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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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…

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BPL IS PREPARED TO WEATHER TROPICAL STORM NICOLE

BPL IS PREPARED TO WEATHER TROPICAL STORM NICOLE

November 8, 2022 For Immediate Release The Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) assures our customers and community that we are taking all necessary and available steps to prepare our staff, infrastructure and customers to handle the passing of Subtropical Storm Nicole.  Once it became apparent that islands of the Bahamas were to be impacted by the storm, our…

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Tropical Storm Nicole – Office Closure

Tropical Storm Nicole – Office Closure

Please be advised that Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL), will close its offices in islands under Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warnings or Watches today, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 1:00pm to allow for preparations for Subtropical Storm Nicole, and post-storm restoration efforts. Our offices will reopen in the various islands once the Warnings and Watches have been lifted.…

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