A newly-launched telecommunications provider yesterday said it had passed the test imposed by Hurricane Matthew’s 140 mile per hour winds, storm surge and flooding “with flying colours”.

Global Nexus (GNX) said it was able to keep its systems live throughout the storm, despite interruptions suffered by other providers.

Its chairman, Sir William Allen, said: “In telecommunications, the importance of a reliable network which can stand up to the unique challenges posed by the Caribbean climate cannot be overstated.

“I am proud of the staff here for recognising this during the building and development stages of the network, creating a system that our Bahamian clients can really depend on.”

John Stevens, of Atlantic Medical Insurance, praised Global Nexus for its reliability, adding: “Atlantic Medical didn’t lose connectivity during the storm at all.”

Global Nexus provides both Bahamian and global business-focused services, including Internet, voice and cloud-enabled services.

“Global Nexus is looking forward to an exciting year ahead,” Sir William added, “and I believe this test has proven that our company is well-positioned for the further international expansion within the industry we hope to move forward with. We look forward to continuing success and growth in the months and years to come.”

A privately-held company headquartered in Nassau, Global Nexus was launched to provide Internet, voice, WAN (wide area networking) and other cloud services.

The company’s strategy is to position itself as a “neutral carrier” and work cooperatively with partners and, potentially, other communications providers to deliver technologically advanced services.