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Barbadians may need to brace for an increase in their electricity bills, as the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) announced today that it has granted the Barbados Light and Power’s (BL&P) request for an interim rate increase. However, the regulatory body has only granted the utility company 50 per cent of what they would have requested. During a press conference at the FTC’s Green Hill headquarters, Chief Executive Officer Dr Marsha … ....
The public hearings on a review of electricity rates in Barbados will get going next Wednesday, September 21.The date was confirmed by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) in a letter dated September 9 and addressed to Managing Director of the Barbados Light and Power Company (BL&P) Roger Blackman.The FTC informed the company that the hearings will span 12 consecutive business days, ending October 6, and are slated to take place at the Accra Beach Hotel and Spa in Rockley, Christ Church. Last October, the BL&P filed an application for a basic rate hike which, if granted, would result in customers paying between five and 20 per cent more on their electricity bills. The island’s sole electricity provider says it urgently needs the money to execute projects that are crucial to providing reliable service to its customers.Vice President of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) and chairman of its Regulatory Committee Stephen Worme told Barbados TODAY his organisation was ....
The family unit is integral to Barbadian society, and outgoing vice president of the Parent Education for Development in Barbados (PAREDOS) Sheila Stuart says more emphasis needs to be placed on policies to enhance and promote stronger family units. “The family unit plays a critical role in national development and in the achievement of sustainable development. Family policies are but one of the critical ways in which Governments and other … ....
President of Barbados The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason is calling on two groups to join forces to help bring the family back to its basic unit. Dame Sandra said the Men’s Education Support Association (MESA) and Parent Education for Development in Barbados (PAREDOS) should team up, as she addressed the annual general meeting of the parents’ group at the Accra Beach Hotel, Hastings, Christ Church yesterday. “Have we in … ....