The latest Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) Policy outlines the strategic aims and objectives that will guide the development of the electronic communications sector in The Bahamas. The ECS Policy, published in the Official Gazette on October 21, 2024, reflects the government’s commitment to fostering a modern, inclusive, and robust information
URCA 07/2024 ADDENDUM TO THE 2024 ANNUAL PLAN.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the design, supply, and installation of state-of-the-art Audio-Visual (AV) systems** for its Boardroom and Training Room. November 4, 2024 The Scope of Work includes design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, staff training, and ongoing support for AV
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 1 October, 2024
The Audit Committee of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority has presented its report to the Board of URCA for the year ending 31December 2023 in accordance with the provisions of section 33 of the URCA Act. URCA now publishes this report in accordance with the URCA Act. https://urcabahURCA Report
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Licensees
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 12 June 2024
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) issues this Notice in accordance with section 8(1)(e) Communications Act, 2009 (“Comms Act”). TAKE NOTICE that on 14 September 2022 URCA issued a Final Determination, having determined that IP Solutions International Ltd. (“the Licensee”) breached Conditions 4.1 and 4.4 of the Individual Operating
URCA now invites proposals from experienced and competent experts to provide the following consulting services: A Review of The Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited (BPL) Fuel Charge. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below: UED – RFP Consultancy Services BPL Fuel Charge Review – 20 May
On 28 February 2024, URCA published its preliminary findings on its market review of retail fixed electronic communications services in The Bahamas and launched a two-round consultation to receive public feedback. URCA now publishes the responses from The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (‘BTC’) and The Cable Bahamas Limited Group (‘CBL
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 8 May 2024
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Licensees
URCA ANNUAL REPORT 2023 and 2024 ANNUAL PLAN – URCA 032024
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 18 April 2024
Scope and Objectives In the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 8(1)(d) of the Communications Act, 2009,the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) hereby issues these Regulations relating to the reporting and mitigation of Outages affecting Public Electronic Communications Networks and Public Electronic Communication Services in The
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications and electricity sectors in The Bahamas, today published its Statement of Results from the public consultation on the Draft Annual Plan for 2024. This document outlines URCA’s responses to feedback received from stakeholders and details
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has today issued its 2024 Fee Schedule. Publication of the Fee Schedule is in accordance with section 8(1)(e) of the Communications Act, 2009. Persons may view the 2024 Fee Schedule here. Invoices will be issued to licensees in the usual manner.
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority URCA, Public Register of Individual and Registered Class Licensees 7 Feb 2024
The Bahamas Telecommunication Company (“BTC”) has reviewed the Utilities Regulations and Competition Authority’s (“URCA”) Electricity Sector (“ES”) Consultation Document Standard for Power Quality and Reliability in Electric Power Systems, ES 06/2023, issued 27 September 2023 (the “ES QoS CD”). Due to the importance of power quality and reliability to BTC’s
BPL notes URCA’s objectives in undertaking the implementation of rules that outline the minimum technical standards for electricity supply. BPL is in agreement with URCA that such standards will assist in mitigating the inherent risks associated with the production of electricity. BPL recognizes that the now repealed Electricity Act, Chapter
