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Job Opportunity – Records Management Officer

URCA is further strengthening its capacity in the area of Records Management and is seeking to employ a motivated and highly qualified individual to fill the post of Records Management Officer, in URCA’s Human Resources and Administration Department. The position will be based in The Bahamas and will report to the Manager of Human Resources and Administration or designate. Interested applicants may view/download the job descriptions by clicking on the PDF documents below. Applications should be received on or before January 6, 2017. Only applicants who are short listed will be contacted. Downloads Records Management Officer  

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URCA Publishes Preliminary Determination on BPL’s Small-Scale Renewable Generation Plan

Today the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority, (URCA) published an Initial Decision and Preliminary Determination on the Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) Small-Scale Renewable Generation Plan. This document sets out URCA’s proposed revision of BPL’s Small-Scale Renewable Generation Plan for residents and businesses interested in the sale, installation and use of solar panels for the generation of electricity. The objective of the document is to: highlight the key elements of BPL’s Small-Scale Renewable Generation Plan; discuss URCA’s review and proposed changes to the Plan; and invite comments from BPL and other stakeholders on URCA’s review and proposed changes. While it…

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Executive Search

URCA is seeking to strengthen its capacity by employing two suitably qualified persons in its Executive Department. They will serve in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, Interested applicants may view/download the job descriptions by clicking on the PDF documents below. Applications should be received on or before January 16, 2017. Only applicants who are short listed will be contacted. Downloads Executive Search  

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Notice – Review of Wholesale Fixed Broadband Resale Offer Industry Questionnaire

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is reviewing the wholesale fixed broadband resale obligations imposed on operators with Significant Market Power (SMP) in The Bahamas. As part of this review, URCA is issuing a questionnaire to industry stakeholders. This questionnaire will be used to assess the demand for these wholesale services and any need to potentially amend the current service offers. Downloads The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is reviewing the wholesale fixed broadband resale obligations imposed ECS 39 2016 - Review of Wholesale Fixed Broadband Resale Offer Industry Questionnaire  

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