The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) seeks requests for proposals for services to conduct a study for 5G public consultation. The study requires engagement with two categories of focus groups, by way of in-person meetings, to identify current gaps and technological deficiencies with respect to high-speed broadband connectivity in The Bahamas. A complete copy of the copy of the Request for proposal may be found on URCA’s website at www.urcabahamas.bs All responses must be submitted in hard copy by no later than: 5 p.m. on 2 September 2022. This deadline will be strictly adhered to. No late submissions will…
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (15 July 2022): The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issued a Statement of Results and Final Determination on its Retail Cellular Mobile Market Review and Assessment in accordance with Section 39(1) of the Communications Act, 2009. It is the first review since mobile liberalization in 2016 and forms the basis for several key determinations by the Regulator. URCA’s ‘Final Determination’ concludes that neither of the two national mobile network operators (MNOs); BTC and ALIV, hold a dominant position in the market. As such, the Regulator determined that certain ex ante regulatory rules put in place in 2016…
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) invites submissions from suitably qualified firms to replace the electrical panel at URCA’s Frederick House, Frederick Street location. All responses must be submitted in hard copy by no later than: 3 p.m. on 30 July 2022. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below: Request for Proposals Electrical Services
The Bahamas officially announces its candidacy for re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council (2023-2026). The official announcement was made during a reception hosted by The Bahamas’ delegation during the ITU’s World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) recently held in Kigali, Rwanda. At the “kickoff” of The Bahamas’ campaign for re-election, the country’s delegation highlighted its advocacy as a global leader representing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on critical issues including access to emerging technologies that allow our countries to thrive in the digital age. Making the announcement was the Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jamahl Strachan…
