FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – The Ministry for Grand Bahama is aware of the power outages impacting residents and businesses and has brought the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) to the table to ensure a speedy resolution.
The Government has received a full briefing on the situation and are advised that the problem relates to the damage of the GBPC Peel Street Station, as a result of a lightning strike.
At this moment, we understand that Unit 33 that was undergoing corrective maintenance is now online, and all customers have successfully been restored. In addition, the Government is working with GBPC on proposed temporary technical assistance over the next several weeks.
We fully acknowledge the deep frustration and inconvenience this has caused residents and businesses and will continue to work with the relevant stakeholders on behalf of the people of Grand Bahama.
Photo Caption: The Minister for Grand Bahama Hon. Ginger Moxey, M.P., meets with GBPC Chief Operating Officer Nikita Mullings and Energy Transformation Lead Neilsen Beneby to discuss reliable power restoration plans for Grand Bahama.
Also pictured is Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Grand Bahama Joel Lewis, Under Secretary Carol Roache and First Assistant Secretary Arnald Cooper
