NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas is on track to operate one of the Caribbean’s most advanced electricity grids, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said Thursday, noting that outages on New Providence are already down 86 percent- and grid upgrades — led by the Bahamas Grid Company — is 28 percent ahead of schedule.
Coleby-Davis told attendees at the 2025 Energy Forum that the accelerated modernisation work — including strengthened transmission lines, restored lighting infrastructure, underground cabling and new smart-grid devices — is delivering measurable improvements for residents and businesses. She said the progress represents “a new era of reliable, secure energy” and positions The Bahamas as a regional leader in grid transformation.
Coleby-Davis noted that cleaner, cheaper electricity is vital to reducing the cost of living and supporting the Prime Minister’s Affordable Bahamas initiative. She said the Ministry is advancing technology-driven solutions across multiple islands and expanding public engagement through the Energy Department to ensure Bahamians understand and participate in the transition.
Coleby-Davis confirmed that 18 new power stations — integrating solar, LNG and battery energy storage — are under development nationwide, with most expected online by late 2026. She described the rapid rollout as a major achievement for a geographically dispersed nation and said the government remains committed to delivering “reliable, affordable, sustainable and low-carbon electricity” from Bimini to Inagua.
She also highlighted the electrification of Potter’s Cay Dock as an example of multi-agency collaboration involving the Office of the Prime Minister, BPL, several ministries, BAIC and the vendors association, saying such partnerships “break down silos and accelerate solutions that directly impact communities.”
