Nassau, The Bahamas — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has issued a Public Notice reminding broadcast licensees of their obligations under the Revised Code of Practice for Content Regulation – ECS 78/2024 ahead of the General Election on 12 May 2026. Issued under section 8(1)(e) of the Communications
URCA Publishes 2026 Fee Schedule The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has published its Fee Schedule for the period 1 January to 31 December 2026. The document outlines the fees applicable to licensees in the electronic communications, electricity, and natural gas sectors, including annual URCA fees, licence application and
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) wishes to advise stakeholders and the general public that the deadline for submission of comments on its Consultation Document on the proposed implementation of a 5G regulatory framework in The Bahamas (ECS 01/2026) has been extended.The consultation, originally published on 5 February 2026,
Electricity Sector Public Register of Licensees as of 25 March 2026: ES Public Register of Licensees 25 March 2026.
Electricity Sector Public Register of Licensees as of 17 March 2026: ES Public Register of Licensees 17 March 2026.
Natural Gas Sector Public Register of Licensees as of 13 January 2026: NGS Public Register of Licensees.
Electricity Sector Public Register of Licensees as of 25 November 2025: ES Public Register of Licensees 20 Nov 2025.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 16 October 2025
On 12 September 2025, URCA published a Public Consultation on Proposed New Supplementary Licences to import Natural Gas into The Bahamas, as well as a Preliminary Determination and Draft Order on a Proposed Exemption from the requirement to obtain a licence to import Natural Gas into The Bahamas. The consultation
This Audit Committee Special Performance Report (2024) details URCA’s performance against its 2024 Annual Plan and assesses the extent to which the deployment of financial resources delivered value for money for stakeholders, including the public, licensees, and the Government of The Bahamas. URCA Audit Committee Special Performance Report for 2024
This Preliminary Determination document accordingly sets out, and invites comments, on the guidelines and rules that should be applied to accounts separation in The Bahamas electricity sector. These rules align with the intent provisions of the Electricity Act, 2024 Amended (the EA) and the Public Electricity Suppliers Licences (PESL &
This document constitutes the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s (“URCA”) Rules for the Regulation of retail tariff plans of Regulated Services offered by operators with Significant Market Power (“SMP”). It is designed to foster and promote the overall objectives of the Communications Act, 2009 (the “Comms Act”), the Electronic Communications
1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(3)(c) and 123(a) of the Natural Gas Act, 2024, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating to the transfer of natural gas in Bahamian Waters. 2) The objectives of these Regulations are to
In accordance with its statutory responsibility, URCA has published its 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Annual Plan. A copy of the document can be found here: https://urcabahamas.bs/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/URCA-032025-URCA-2024-ANNUAL-REPORT-and-2025-ANUAL-PLAN.pdf.
URCA 2025 Fee Schedule – Updated 10 September 2025
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 19 March 2025
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Licensees
Comparative Insights and Strategies: The Regulation of AI in the Bahamian Energy Sector – A Critical Analysis of EU and US Approaches An analysis of the EU and US approaches to Artificial Intelligence regulation and their application to regulation in the Bahamian Energy Sector. Presented by Avrom Thompson LLB (Hons),
The deployment of 5G technology in the Caribbean presents both significant opportunities and regulatory challenges. To ensure successful implementation, Caribbean regulators must ensure that their respective regulatory frameworks are robust and enabling, providing for efficient spectrum allocation and management, streamlined infrastructure approval processes, fit-for- purpose license conditions and strong cybersecurity
URCA has published the revised Code of Practice for Content Regulation (ECS 78/2024). This updated Code reflects URCA’s commitment to fostering responsible content management across broadcasting and media services while adapting to emerging technologies and evolving societal expectations. The revisions include enhanced guidelines for protecting young audiences, addressing synthetic and
