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URCA in 'final touches' on third mobile player review

Regulators are completing the "final touches" to their assessment of whether The Bahamas can sustain a third mobile operator and have submitted their recommendation to the Government for its final decision.

BPL woes can’t be solved ‘overnight’

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) struggles to keep the power on are the result of “legacy issues” that cannot be solved “overnight”, a trade union leader asserted yesterday.

Crisis centre to host regional peace conference

THIS year, the Bahamas Crisis Centre is celebrating 30 years of advocacy and steadfast service to victims of violence.

A Cabinet minister yesterday moved a parliamentary motion to create a select committee that will probe the the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) 2011 privatisation.

Ex-minister supports BTC select committee

A former Cabinet minister in the Ingraham administration yesterday encouraged the Government to proceed with creating a select committee to probe the 2011 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) privatisation, arguing that reviewing government decisions should become “common practice”.

RBDF officer among those arrested for possession of drugs

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was among several people arrested on Friday and accused of drug possession. Shortly after 1pm on Friday, officers from the Operations Unit while patrolling Lewis Street, observed the occupants of a silver Honda

Construction in 'full force' for GoldWynn Residences

Construction was yesterday said to have resumed in “full force” at the multi-million dollar GoldWynn Residences project at Goodman’s Bay with more than 125 people back to work. The developer, the Wynn Group, in an e-mailed response to Tribune Busine

BPL announces areas currently affected by load shedding

Bahamas Power and Light said it expects the three-hour load shedding rotation to continue. The areas currently affected are:

Govt announces partnership for downtown WiFi coverage

A WiFi zone that runs from Arawak Cay to the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge is on the way through a partnership between Aliv, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Ministry of Tourism, officials announced yesterday.

BEC Union says ‘we are sorry’

AFTER three days of demonstrations, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) abruptly changed its tone yesterday offering apologies to Prime Minister Perry Christie and BEC Chairman Leslie Miller.

Island-wide power cut

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation experienced a power outage yesterday which affected the entire island of New Providence, according to the utility’s public relations officer Arnette Ingraham.

BTC targets five site cell expansion

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it was preparing to commission five new cellular sites, four of which will be completed and in service before the end of April.

Cancer Society Ball - A Success the 13th Time Around

MEMBERS of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas said they were extremely pleased with the turnout for their 13th annual ball and the amount of proceeds raised on the night.

No change to plans for BEC after blackout

LAST week’s island-wide black out has not accelerated the government’s plans to restructure the Bahamas Electricity Corporation, Minister of Works Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.

$24m owed by Baha Mar ‘will affect BEC profit margins

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation General Manager Kevin Basden yesterday clarified that the $24m owed to the financially strapped energy provider by Baha Mar would “certainly” affect profit margins.

BEC seeks to buy or lease six new generators

A TEAM of engineers from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation is in Florida today to purchase or lease six new generators for the New Providence and Family Islands, the corporation’s Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday.

BTC drives 40,000 to smart phones

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to drive some 40,000 mobile customers to upgrade to smart phone technology, its chief executive yesterday confirming the incumbent carrier will start testing its TV product in Bimini next week.

Caribbean telecoms forum at Atlantis

The Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organidations (CANTO) will hold its 30th anniversary annual conference and trade exhibition at Atlantis from August 10-15.

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Maynard hits out at BTC takeover plan

FNM chairman Charles Maynard hit out at Prime Minister Perry Christie's insistence on taking back control of the Bahamas Telecommunication Company.

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