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BPL Fined for Delayed Outage Reports | Bahamas News
Bahamas Power and Light faces a $29,662 penalty for failing to report major outages in Abaco, the Abaco Cays, and Crooked Island within the mandated 24-hour window—some reports came in days or even weeks late. While URCA has paused fine collection for a full year, it’s not a free pass: repeat violations or failure to improve could trigger immediate repayment. BPL insists this penalty targets only reporting timing—not restoration efforts or system reliability—and claims their focus was on restoring power and ensuring safety, especially in vulnerable Family Islands. URCA emphasizes timely…
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