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LNG and Solar Power – transforming power generation in Abaco, Eleuthera and Exuma

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From: Bahamas Information Services

April 10, 2025

 

Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Remarks at the Family Island Microgrid Signing Ceremony, April 9, at the Office of the Prime Minister

 

“Good Morning,

And thank you all for joining me as we complete the final two of three signings scheduled for today.

Less than an hour ago, we signed partnerships to deliver solar power to New Providence.

Now, we have gathered to deliver LNG and solar power on the islands of Abaco, Eleuthera, and Exuma.

Obviously, both LNG and solar power have huge roles to play in our plans.

Using the sun to generate energy in the islands of Sun, Sand, and Sea simply makes sense.

It is past time for us to fulfill our potential for more sustainable, renewable energy in our nation.

We have expedited progress across all fronts, expanding our LNG and solar capacity throughout New Providence and the Family Islands to ensure that every major island in our archipelago feels the impact of our energy reforms.

We envision a future with solar microgrids on every major island, integrated seamlessly with cleaner fuels and a modern grid, to power local economies.

Today, we take another significant step toward this brighter energy future, as we enter into two partnerships that will transform energy access and affordability in Abaco, Eleuthera, and the Exumas.

So much has changed in just a few years.

When this administration took office in 2021, we inherited a broken energy system and crumbling power infrastructure, a power company more than half a billion dollars in debt, and electricity costs that placed too much of a strain on local households.

In both New Providence and our Family Islands, the situation was dire, with generation engines that needed complete replacement and transmission systems vulnerable to the increasingly more powerful and more frequent storms that threaten our nation.

The complexity of these challenges called for bold, forward-thinking solutions – solutions that would not merely address our immediate needs but would position The Bahamas as a leader in sustainable energy development in our region.

Today, I am proud to announce that we are partnering with EA Energy to develop a solar and LNG-powered microgrid in Abaco and Eleuthera, and we are partnering with The Exumas Renewable Energy Corporation to set up a microgrid in Exuma.

These partnerships will transform power generation on these islands, as we introduce LNG and utility-scale solar to these islands.

In Wilson City, Abaco, EA Energy will develop a 30MW LNG generation facility, complemented by 13.3MW of solar power and a 15MWh battery energy storage system.

In Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, they will build a 14.7MW LNG generation plant, with 10MW of solar capacity and a 5MWh battery system.

In Georgetown, Exuma, The Exumas Renewable Energy Corporation will deliver 8.5MW of LNG generation, 3MW of solar, and 6MWh of battery storage capacity.

These upgrades reflect our belief that, as we roll out our energy reforms, the Family Islands deserve the same quality and reliability of energy as New Providence.

Across our nation, I am told stories of struggle from residents about the burden of high electricity costs on their families and businesses – the high costs that force some people to choose between buying groceries or paying their light bills; the outages that leave families sweating during the summer months and businesses absorbing the cost of lost inventory and appliances.

It is impossible to hear these stories and not feel moved to make a difference. That is why the only model for energy reform I was willing to accept is one that could deliver relief as quickly as possible, for as many people as possible, on as many islands as possible.

This meant that these reforms had to be comprehensive, feasible for short and long-term impact, and pursued just as aggressively in our Family Islands as they are in New Providence.

We are tackling the whole energy sector – from the way we generate and store energy to the way we transmit and distribute it.

We are transforming it all – working along with partners like EA Energy, the Exumas Renewable Energy Corporation and others, who have bought into our vision and understand our passion for a more affordable, more stable, and more inclusive future for all Bahamians.

This new energy era will power the new Bahamian economy, lowering the cost of living and the cost of doing business, and opening up doors of opportunity for all Bahamians.

Thank you.

May God Bless the People and Commonwealth of The Bahamas.”

 

PHOTO CAPTIONS

  • Exumas Renewable Energy signing ceremony, seated from left:  BPL Director Samuel Brown; BPL Deputy Chairman Dylan Sawyer; Philip Whitehead, Director of the Exumas Renewable Energy Corporation; and Henrik Gedde Moos, Director of Exumas Renewable Energy Corporation.  Second row, from left: M.P. North Eleuthera, Sylvanus Petty Jr.; Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting; Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis; Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Philip Davis; BPL COO Anthony Christie; and M.P. North Abaco, Kirk Cornish.

(BIS Photos/Anthon Thompson)

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Twist To Win Ends in a Grand Style with Four $5,000 Mall at Marathon Shopping Sprees  

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Twist To Win grand finale winners (l-r) Brian Bethel, Taraceta Neely, Ashia Demeritte and Merlin Adams posing along with their winnings from the shopping spree.

NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products concluded their 10 weeklong Twist To Win campaign with four $5,000 Mall at Marathon shopping sprees.

The campaign which was available throughout the entire Bahamas allowed consumers to enter by purchasing a 20oz bottle with a yellow cap from the following brands: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta Orange, or Fanta Grape. Each yellow-cap had a unique alpha numeric code underneath which they submitted to the Twist To Win WhatsApp number.

With each qualifying purchase, participants residing in The Bahamas were entered to win instant prizes and into a grand prize draw to win one of four $5,000 shopping sprees at the Mall at Marathon.

Participants also enjoyed exciting instant prizes such as: Airpods, JBL Speakers, premium Coca-Cola merchandise, $500 Visa gift cards and Amazon, Spotify and Apple Music digital gift cards.

Out of 76,000 plus submissions, Brian Bethel, Ashia Demeritte, Merlin Adams, and Taraceta Neely won the coveted Mall at Marathon shopping sprees at the following select stores, Kelly’s House & Home, The Sports Center, John Bull, Brass & Leather, and BTC.

Leading up to the grand finale shopping spree, Coca-Cola hosted a Trivia Showdown with the eight finalists to determine the four winners. Finalists were tested on their knowledge of World History, Pop Culture, Caribbean Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Facts!

After a few rousing rounds of trivia, the four winners were declared after each winning their spot in the shopping spree by answering their questions correctly and choosing the “Grand Prize” Coca-Cola labeled bottles at random.

The morning of the shopping spree Coca-Cola gave the winners exclusive access to the Mall at Marathon and its participating stores before their usual operating hours. Grand prize winners were greeted with wide smiles from Coca-Cola brand representatives and morning bites before the big event.

At the start of the thirty-minute clock the grand prize winners along with each of their Coca-Cola shopping assistants ran to the various stores collecting items in their arms and carts.

Merlin Adams, a husband and father of four was proud to have executed his game-plan at the end of the shopping spree. With toys, a new phone and materials for his home from Kelly’s, Adams felt accomplished in what he gathered.

Taraceta Neely, a winner from Eleuthera collected beautiful bags for herself and relatives from Brass and Leather and Brian Bethel bought matching athletic and outdoor wear from The Sports Center for his family.

The final winner Ashia Demeritte bought linens and household items in addition to a new phone from BTC right in time for Christmas.

Caribbean Bottling Company is proud to share the real magic of Coca-Cola with the grand prize winners and the may instant prize winners across the Twist To Win campaign. For more updates on new products, promotions, and events follow www.cbcbahamas.com.

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 The Coca-Cola Art Project Astonishes Art Lovers at The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival  

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NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products displayed their astonishing Coca-Cola Art Project (CCAP), during Baha Mar’s five-day Culinary & Arts Festival.                                                                                                                                                                              Earlier this year, Coca-Cola partnered with The University of The Bahamas’ Visual Art and Design Department for a culturally rich art competition. UB’s art students were challenged to create pieces surrounding the theme, Bahamian music.

As a result, 20 student works of art were made, with four students declared as winners at the CCAP exhibit opening in Baha Mar’s ECCHO: Art Gallery in August. To recreate the culturally stimulating magic felt at the exhibit’s premiere, the CCAP was featured at the FUZE Art Tent during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival.

Nine incredible pieces of art lined the walls of the Coca-Cola Art Project, four of which included the winning pieces from Jhanaisia Cole, with ‘Gaulin Bride’; Alyssa Pinder, with ‘Shotgun Wedding’; Nelson Gray, with ‘Untitled’; and Jaela Bowe, with the piece ‘Whims of Obeah, a Folktail’.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Additionally, an intimate listening room was built. It displayed students’ artistic processes, UB Visual Art and Design representatives, and a recap of the exhibit opening for audiences.

Art enthusiasts also enjoyed premium limited-edition CCAP keepsakes at the booth. Journals which featured a collage of all 20 student submissions on the front and back cover, postcards with an art piece on the cover along with the student’s name, title, dimension and materials on the back and pens designed with the CCAP’s dynamic logo.

Throughout the art festival diverse groups of people visited the art tent taking in the displays while enjoying the artistic insights from the listening booth.

Community and culture are always at the forefront of Caribbean Bottling Community, and it was boldly showcased during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival for the third consecutive year.

For more details on the Coca-Cola Art Project, events and new products visit www.cbcbahamas.com today!

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CWS Brings a Galore of Bubbles at Annual Jollification Festival  

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Caribbean Wines & Spirits team members smiling behind one of the company’s two bars at Jollification

NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Wines & Spirits (CWS), The Bahamas’ premier wines and spirits distributor delighted Jollification attendees with bubbles from their Bottega and Bouvet Ladubay sparkling wines and Besserat de Bellefon champagne lines.

Located in the Monument Circle on The Retreat grounds, CWS transformed The Retreat Garden into a lush lounge with Besserat, Bouvet and their latest product addition, Bottega, during the two-day affair.

The festivities kicked off Friday during BNT Member’s Night. Guests enjoyed exclusive offerings from CWS’s catalogue, offered exclusively to members.  Complimentary mixes or glasses on the rocks included El Tequileno tequila, Hard Truth whiskey, House of Angostura rum, Cross Keys gin, Nemiroff vodka and a slew of wines such as Fonesca Bin, Bottega and Besserat.

Guests also savored the ‘Jolly Paloma’ cocktail, an instant favorite made with El Tequileno tequila, Schweppes Grapefruit and Domaine de Paris rose wine.  To end the night, guests were treated to branded limited-edition wine tumblers as keepsakes.

On Saturday and Sunday, Jollification attendees delighted in glasses or bottles of champagne and sparkling brut or rosé wines while taking in the comfort of the chic lounge.  In addition to purchasing bottles for onsite consumption, consumers were also able to purchase bottles as gifts whether for themselves or someone special.

The sophisticated “bubble lounge” lounge was decked with velvet couches, gold rimmed cocktail tables, blue and pink pillows, and a white floral branded backdrop created for capturing the perfect picture.

Caribbean Wines & Spirits, a historic partner of the Bahamas National Trust was pleased to support Jollification 2025 to kick off the festive season and share their expansive range of spirits.

To keep up to date with all CWS products and events, visit their website at www.cwsbahamas.com today.

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