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ECS 75/2024 Regulatory framework for satellite-based electronic communications services in The Bahamas – Consultation Document

URCA Releases Consultation on the Satellite Regulatory Framework Nassau, The Bahamas – (9 December 2024) – URCA has noted significant advancements in satellite communications technologies, particularly with the development of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite operators offering initially Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) and more recently connectivity services for Earth Stations in

9 December, 2024

ECS 76/2024 REGULATION OF RETAIL PRICE FOR SMP OPERATORS – RULES – Consultation

URCA Releases Consultation on the Proposed Revisions to the Retail Pricing Rules Nassau, The Bahamas – (4 December 2024) – The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (‘URCA’) issues the consultation document outlining the proposed revisions to the Retail Pricing Rules. URCA recently completed a market review of key retail fixed

4 December, 2024

URCA Issues Natural Gas Fee Methodology Consultation – NGS 20/2024

URCA today publishes the Consultation Document (NGS 20/2024) – Regulatory Fees Methodology for The Natural Gas Sector in The Bahamas. The Consultation Document outlines the relevant portions of the Natural Gas Act, 2024 (NGA) which grant URCA the power to issue regulatory and other measures to regulate the Natural Gas

8 October, 2024

URCA 06/2024 – Addendum to the 2024 ANNUAL PLAN

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) presents this Addendum document (the “Addendum”) in response to the requirements of section 78 of the Electricity Act 2024 (EA 2024) and section 121(2) of the Natural Gas Act 2024 (NGA 2024). Both Acts require URCA to “prepare an amendment or addendum to

30 September, 2024

ECS 73/2024 – Public Consultation on Roadmap to Enable 5G Deployment in The Bahamas

URCA Releases Public Consultation on Roadmap to Enable 5G Deployment in The Bahamas 22 August 2024 URCA recognizes that reliable, high-speed broadband connectivity and technological advancements like the Fifth Generation of International Mobile Communications technology (IMT-5G, hereinafter referred to as “5G”) are catalysts for innovation and future development in The

22 August, 2024

ECS 72/2024 – Licence Review Consultation Document and Annexes

Public Consultation on ECS Licence Modification 20 August 2024 URCA committed in its 2024 Annual Plan to review the ECS licences due to expire in 2024 to assess the current relevance of the conditions specified in the licences. URCA began an informal licence and exemption revision process in the third

20 August, 2024

ECS 70/2024 – Proposed Revision of the Code of Practice for Content Regulation

URCA issues this consultation document to present crucial revisions to the Code of Practice for Content Regulation in The Bahamas (the Code) These revisions are focused on applicability, political broadcasts, advertising and sponsorships, access services, complaint handling processes, and emerging technologies (ET). ET are new transformative, innovative tools characterised by radical

20 August, 2024

ES 06/2024 – Public Consultation on Electricity System Operator Licence

URCA issues public consultation on Electricity System Operator Licence 2 August 2024 Recognizing that the main goal of the electricity sector policy is the creation of a regime for the supply of safe, least-cost, reliable, and environmentally sustainable electricity throughout The Bahamas. URCA considers a clear and transparent licensing system,

2 August, 2024

ES 07/2024 – Public Consultation on Electricity Transmission and Distribution Licence

URCA issues public consultation on Electricity Transmission and Distribution Licence 2 Aug 2024 Recognizing that the main goal of the electricity sector policy is the creation of a regime for the supply of safe, least-cost, reliable, and environmentally sustainable electricity throughout The Bahamas. URCA considers a clear and transparent licensing

2 August, 2024

NGS 01/2024 – Public Consultation on Natural Gas Sector Framework

URCA issues draft regulatory framework documents for the Natural Gas Sector in The Bahamas 1 August 2024 The Natural Gas Act, 2024 (NGA) came into the force on 1 June 2024. The NGA introduces a statutory framework for the introduction of natural gas into the energy mix of The Bahamas. 

1 August, 2024

URCA 05/2024 – Competition Guidelines

These Competition Guidelines are designed to assist Licensees, and other interested Persons, in understanding how the competition provisions of the Comms Act and the Electricity Act will apply in practice with regards to procedural and substantives aspects and to determine if their conduct complies with these rules. These Guidelines set

3 May, 2024

ECS 04/2024 Preliminary Determination – Retail Fixed Market Review and Assessment

With this Preliminary Determination, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (‘URCA’) informs Licensees, other stakeholders, and the public in general of its preliminary economic assessment of the competitive dynamics in the retail fixed service market in The Bahamas. In this consultation paper, URCA sets out its preliminary views and proposals

29 February, 2024

URCA 03/2023 – Revision of the Competition Guidelines

The Competition Guidelines set out URCA’s Competition Policy and are intended to assist Licensees, and other interested persons, in understanding how the competition provisions would apply in practice with regards to procedural and substantives aspects, and to determine if their conduct are complying with these rules. They also provide guidance

21 December, 2023

URCA 03/2023 Revision of the Competition Guidelines

The Competition Guidelines set out URCA’s Competition Policy and are intended to assist Licensees, and other interested persons, in understanding how the competition provisions would apply in practice with regards to procedural and substantives aspects, and to determine if their conduct are complying with these rules. They also provide guidance

21 December, 2023

ES 14/2023 – Guidelines for the Inspection of Licencees in the Electricity Sector

In exercise of the powers and duties conferred upon it by Section 38(3)(c) of the Electricity Act, 2015, (“the EA”) the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues the following guidelines. These guidelines may be cited as the “Guidelines for The Inspection of Licensees in the Electricity Sector” (the

21 December, 2023

ES 13/2023 Guidelines for the Inspection of Licencees in the Electricity Sector

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues this Statement of Results and Final Decision further to its public consultation on Guidelines for the Inspection of Licencees in the Electricity Sector – ES 08/2023 (“the Consultation Document”), published on 16 November 2023. The primary purpose of regulatory inspections is

21 December, 2023

ES 11/2023 – Generation Licence

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (‘URCA’) hereby issues this Statement of Results and Final Decision further to its public consultation on Generation Licences – ES 07/2023 (“the Consultation Document”), published on 06 October 2023. Any person engaging in the generation of electricity in The Bahamas requires a licence1, unless

21 December, 2023

ES 09/2023 Standard for Power Quality and Reliability in Electric Power Systems

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) is empowered to issue technical rules and standards to advance the sector policy objectives. 1 This includes, but is not limited to, standards of service, quality and safety of electricity service and equipment for the protection of electricity consumers. 2 Electricity suppliers are

21 December, 2023
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