Extension of period to submit responses to Consumer Protection Regulations Public Consultation The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues this Notice in accordance with section 8(1)(e) of the Communications Act, 2009 (“Comms Act”). URCA hereby notifies the public that the deadline to submit responses to URCA regarding URCA’s Consumer Protection Regulations – Consultation Document ECS 07/2013 has been extended to August 30, 2013. URCA reminds the public that responses to the said Consultation document can be either sent via email to info@urcabahamas.bs, faxed to (242) 393-0237/393-0153, postal mailed to P.O. Box N-4860 or hand delivered to the URCA office…
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) invites interested entities to submit proposals for the provision of professional services. The deadline for submission is July 19, 2013. A copy of the Request for Proposals may be downloaded via the below PDF Document link. Downloads RFP, Professional Services
On June 10 2013, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) launched two major initiatives: an information and public awareness campaign in the lead up to the September 3rd implementation of Number Portability, and a public consultation exercise to establish regulations for the protection of consumers in the electronic communications sector (ECS). Number portability or number porting, enables users to keep their current telephone number when switching from one telecommunications service provider to another, which for landlines will become available in The Bahamas on September 3rd, in places where there is more than fixed line telephone services provider. Currently that…
June 10, 2013, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) launched its Facebook page. Visit URCA Bahamas on Facebook. "Like" our page and share it with colleagues and friends. Link:http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/URCA-Bahamas/405875962843170
