Freeport, Grand Bahama - Marubeni TAQA Caribbean (MTC), owners of utility
assets in four Caribbean nations, has pledged US$50,000 as well as technical support of
recovery efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
In announcing the support, MTC’s President & CEO
Tom Samson said, “MTC felt it imperative to express in a tangible manner our
solidarity with the Haitian people in assisting with their recovery from this
unprecedented disaster. We have also asked our operating affiliates in the Caribbean region to participate in
technical assistance efforts currently under way. We offer our heartfelt condolences to all the
families that have been affected by this tragedy.”
Additionally the MTC-owned electric utility
companies in Grand Bahama and Jamaica intend to participate in
the restoration efforts being coordinated by the Caribbean Electric Utility
Service Utility (CARILEC) once international utility crews receive the
necessary clearances from the Haitian authorities.
As a part of its contribution to the relief efforts
in Haiti, Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has made an initial cash
contribution to the CARILEC organization, while its employees have taken up a
collection for donation to the Salvation Army to support the work in Haiti. As
an added incentive to its employees, GBPC matched their employee
contribution.
Marubeni TAQA Caribbean owns 55% of the shares in
Grand Bahama Power Company.
