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Residents, FNMs and PLPs Join Forces To Protest GB Power Hike

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Scores of residents and members of both FNM and PLP protested in front of the former Professional Plaza Building on Pioneers Way Monday evening in solidarity over concerns about the Grand Bahama Power Company.

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1 year ago

August 27, 2024

Italia Hall

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Scores of residents and members of both the Free National Movement and Progressive Liberal Party protested in front of the former Professional Plaza Building on Pioneers Way Monday evening in solidarity over concerns about the Grand Bahama Power Company.

On August 1st, the power giant filed a proposal for a rate increase with its regulator, the Grand Bahama Port Authority.

Grand Bahama native Richard Johnson addressing criticisms that he does not live in Grand Bahama but yet he is leading the charge.

Johnson says the protests won’t stop as plans for town hall meetings are underway. He says he can not be silenced

Attorney Paco Deal adding his voice to the movement.

Grand Bahama Activist Rashad Adderley also taking the stage.

PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell was among those in attendance. He confirmed the PLP does not agree with the rate increase or the GBPA as the regulator of the utility company.

Member of Parliament for West End and Bimini Kingsley Smith accuses the power company of estimating bills with their smart meters.

PLP Senator James Turner and Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis encouraging Grand Bahamians to stay united.