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Blackout Blamed on Lightning Strike | Bahamas News
A major blackout hit New Providence after a lightning strike exploded at the Blue Hills Power Station, crippling the grid despite active power generation. Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis took charge, demanding better communication during outages and calling for urgent upgrades to aging infrastructure. The BPL board is launching a full review, calling the event “extraordinary” but seeing it as a catalyst for improvement. With rising demand, extreme weather, and outdated systems, the government’s push for renewable energy and grid modernization is more urgent than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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