URCA Issues 2019 Fee Schedule
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today issued its Fee Schedule 2019. The new Fee Schedule includes fees payable in 2019 related to
28 February, 2019
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RFP for Internal Audit Services for URCA (2019 – 2021)
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) invites interested entities to submit proposals for the provision of internal audit services. This request for proposals is
1 February, 2019
URCA publishes Draft Annual Plan 2019
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is pleased to publish its Draft Annual Plan and Budget for 2019 (URCA 08/2018). This document outlines: A brief review
21 December, 2018
Notice of Proposed Change in Control of Breeze 98.3 FM
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) hereby gives notice that on 7 December 2018 a Basic Notification Form (the Notification) for the proposed change
14 December, 2018
BTC pays fine for breach of number portability regulations
Consumers affected by a regulatory breach by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) can expect to receive a $100 credit applied to their cellular mobile account
11 December, 2018
Bahamas successful in bid for seat on ITU Council
When the new session of the Council of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), meets to begin its work for the next four years, The Bahamas
12 November, 2018
URCA releases Statement of Results and Final Decision on BPL’s Consumer Protection Plan
Today the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority, URCA published its Statement of Results and Final Decision (SOR) with regards to the Bahamas Power and Light
21 September, 2018
Extension For Responses To Second Consultation on the Technical Standards Framework for FM Radio Broadcasting
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues this Notice in accordance with Section 8(1)(e) of the Communications Act, 2009 and Section 9 of the
15 August, 2018
URCA Issues Final Determination on Resale Broadband Obligations Imposed on BTC and CBL
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today published a Final Determination on the requirement for The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd. (“BTC”) and Cable
1 August, 2018
URCA Issues Second Consultation Technical Standards Framework for FM Radio Broadcasting in The Bahamas
On 22 December 2015 the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) published its consultation document “Technical Standards Framework for FM Radio Broadcasting in The Bahamas
13 July, 2018
URCA issues Preliminary Determination and Draft Order to BPL
In the matter of: Suspected Breach of Licence Conditions 9, and 17.2 and Sections 25 and 26 under the Electricity Act, 2015 (ES 05/2018) The
18 May, 2018
URCA issues Final Determination and Order to BTC and Aliv
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today published a Final Determination and Order to the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd. (‘BTC’) and Be Aliv
10 May, 2018
URCA Issues Statement of Results and Final Decision on Types of Licences and Exemptions for The Electricity Sector in The Bahamas
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues this Statement of Results and Final Decision on its “Consultation on: Types of Licences and Exemptions for
1 May, 2018
URCA issues Statement of Results and Final Determination on BPL’s SSRG Plan
On 12 December 2016, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) published a Preliminary Determination and Initial Decision (ES 04/2016[1]) in respect of its Review
1 May, 2018
URCA Publishes 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Annual Plan
Today, URCA published its 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Annual Plan. An Oral Hearing to discuss said reports will be scheduled for a later date.
30 April, 2018
Girls in ICT Day 2018
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) will once again lead the Bahamas’ observation of the International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) International “Girls in “ICT” Day.
26 April, 2018
URCA publishes Statement of Results and Final Decision on Proposal to Open Standard Spectrum Bands
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today published a Statement of Results and Final Decision under the caption Proposal to Open Standard Spectrum
17 April, 2018
URCA publishes Preliminary Position on Net Neutrality and OTT Services
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today published a Consultation Document under the caption URCA’s Preliminary Position on Net Neutrality and OTT Services
13 April, 2018
URCA Issues Statement on Navette Broadcasting
Today the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority, URCA, assisted by the Royal Bahamas Police Force, successfully executed a search and seizure warrant at the transmitter
9 April, 2018
URCA issues Final Determination and Order to BTC on Breach of Retail Pricing Rules
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has published a Final Determination and Order to the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd. (“BTC”) relating to breaches by
6 April, 2018