The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today issued its 2023 Fee Schedule. Publication of the fee schedule is in accordance with section 8(1)(e) of the Communications Act, 2009. Persons may view the 2023 Fee Schedule here. Invoices will be issued to licensees in the usual manner.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today issued its Revised Fee Schedule 2022. The Revised Fee Schedule 2022 includes an Application Fee for Satellite Broadband Internet User Terminals (Table 11C). The revised Fee Schedule 2022 can be found here.
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (31 OCTOBER 2022): As the regulator for country’s electricity, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has a responsibility to ensure the provision of safe, least cost, reliable and environmentally sustainable electricity throughout The Bahamas. As reliability of supply is one of the primary responsibilities of both Public Electricity Suppliers (PES) and Authorized Public Electricity Suppliers (APES) in the country, URCA is seeking to clarify existing regulations to ensure that it clearly identifies what is a ‘Major Outage’ for reporting purposes. URCA is cognizant that in The Bahamas small independent electricity supply networks are susceptible to disruptions; however,…
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (11 OCTOBER 2022): As the electricity sector’s regulator, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has commenced an active review of Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) proposed fuel charge increase to be reflected on customer’s November 2022 electricity bills. URCA advises the public that, in accordance with is regulatory mandate, it will present its findings to the public at the conclusion of this review. ### Media Contact:Arnette IngrahamCorporate and Consumer Relations ManagerUtilities Regulation & Competition AuthorityTelephone: (242) 396-5242Email: aingraham@urcabahamas.bs
