The problem with BPL is not simply an Abaco outage or disruption. The lack of reliable power at a reasonable cost impacts all of us across the nation. Inept leadership, bureaucracy, and a lack of a downright will to improve, leaves us with a poorly run, undependable energy supply. We certainly have the ability to ensure power facilities are well equipped and reinforced with backup equipment that is operative when needed. But, it seems that BPL routinely fails the minimum amount of preparedness. This falls squarely on the senior leadership, mid level management, and field level supervisors/technicians who know of the gaps and fail to get them addressed. While financial restitution might be warranted it does not solve the problem.

We are better than this.

Well said Porcupine. Spot on.

When building codes and health standards are ignored and disregarded, the result is what we have witnessed at Arawak Cay.

The area has unrealized potential. Time will tell if a turn around can be made.

Deflection and a non response from the authority on "domestic and international rules based order". LOL.

Please enlighten us further on domestic and international rules based order. LOL.

Illegal immigration warrants rapid removal in most countries. Compound that with additional criminal activity and there will be an intervention. Nothing more and nothing less.

A sickening example of poor management, grift, and corruption. There are no words that can express my true sadness at this situation.

More rambling nonsense from "Columnist" Charlie. The Tribune can do better.

The author conveniently omits any mention of the Hamas element. One must question the reason why. Is the author a supporter of Hamas ?

Well said Porcupine.