Regulators have disclosed they randomly conduct radiation compliance checks on the mobile networks of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Aliv.
Clinton Rahming, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority s (URCA) assistant regulatory officer, confirmed that these assessments are carried out to ensure compliance with international health and safety standards during a webinar held on November 26.
The webinar focused on strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure; emerging wireless technologies; and URCA’s international participation.
Charles Kemp, URCA s regulatory consultant on the electronic communications sector, said the proposed disaster management regulations - expected to take effect as early as next year - outline how key providers will make their network more effective and resilient during and after a disaster.
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has aided a number of community organisations to enable them to provide assistance to Bahamians in need.
The organisations receiving BTC s assistance include the South Andros Senior Citizens Home, Great Commission Ministries and the Sister/Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.
Garfield Garry Sinclair, BTC s chief executive, said: “BTC is inextricably bound up with the Bahamian people, so giving back is simply a natural part of who we are and what we do. This year continues to be challenging for so many, so we will continue to give back to our communities precisely when they need us most.
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Company provides much needed donations to South Andros Senior Citizens Home, Sister/Sister Breast Cancer Support Group & Great Commission Ministries
Nassau, The Bahamas - In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and in its traditional fashion, BTC gave back to a number of community organizations to enable them to provide assistance to many in need. These organizations included the South Andros Senior Citizens Home, Great Commission Ministries and the Sister/Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.
BTC CEO, Garry Sinclair said, “BTC is inextricably bound up with the Bahamian people, so giving back is simply a natural part of who we are and what we do. This year continues to be challenging for so many, so we will continue to give back to our communities precisely when they need us most. This Thanksgiving, we were happy to provide donations to the South Andros Senior Citizens Home, Great Commission Ministries and the Sister/Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.”