|
|
|
|
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 The Prime Minister’s calls for an investigation into the goings on at Bahamas Power and Light are – like most endeavors of this government – LATE AGAIN! BEC/BPL’s inability to keep the lights on are indicative of the years of mismanagement of the corporation by this and previous administrations. For years now, electricity consumers have had to deal with woefully unreliable services underscored by well documented equipment failures, mounting financial issues, island wide blackouts and rolling outages. Equally disappointing has been the performance of Power Secure in addressing long standing energy sector issues. Despite an initially glowing endorsement from the Christie administration, the company has been unable to provide the promised relief and reliability of service and furthermore, their promised business plan, meant to be a roadmap out of our current energy crisis remains a well-guarded government secret.
The Democratic National Alliance also finds the timing of the PM’s comments interesting. After more than 4 years in office and the consistent challenges which has faced the power company, the PM is only NOW concerned enough to take real action. Only now, years after initially announcing plans for energy sector reform, is the PM concerned enough to seek out answers from BPL. Only now, with months to go before a general election, is Mr. Christie apparently frustrated and distressed by the poor performance of the company which HIS GOVERNMENT sought out and paid millions to ensure that those reforms take place. His comments which are clearly an attempt to commiserate with the Bahamian public as we approach another election cycle, prove yet again that Mr. Christie and his government will always be TOO LITTLE TOO LATE in addressing the pressing needs of our country.
While the DNA has absolutely no confidence that the promised investigations into BPL will yield any results if it in fact takes place at all, perhaps such a probe would best be suited to finally uncovering the details of the power company’s business plan.
Even more disappointing has been the reaction of our elected officials who are not only late again regarding the needs of the energy sector, but who seem unable to speak with one voice on the issues facing BPL. While Mr. Christie on one hand lamented his apparent frustrations with the most recent round of outages, the DPM was elsewhere praising the company and expressing faith in their ability. How can this administration be trusted to make good decisions about the country’s energy future when they seem not to be communicating at all regarding the company responsible for managing such critical infrastructure.
What the country needs now is a real plan. One designed to reduce the cost of electricity, improve reliability and introduce renewable and green energy solutions. The DNA has created and released that plan which we call the Clean Power Project. We invite Bahamians to visit our website at www.mydnaparty.org and read the plan.
We cannot continue to throw millions at outmoded generation equipment and expect things to change. Moving forward will require innovation; it will require focus and it will require POLITICAL WILL! Through its release of our plans for a clean energy power project and an ultra-modern waste to energy plant, the DNA has already proven that we are committed not only to the idea of alternative energy but to its full scale and widespread implementation.
Branville McCartney
DNA Leader
© Copyright 2016 by thebahamasweekly.com
Top of Page
|
|
|
|
