Opposition warns of “risky” $280m power deal, backs reform but questions cost to taxpayers

2026-03-24 - 08:21

NASSAU, Bahamas — Opposition Leader Michael Pintard is backing energy reform for Grand Bahama but raising red flags over the Government’s plan to acquire and operate Grand Bahama Power Company, arguing the proposal could deepen public debt without guaranteeing lower electricity costs. In a statement issued Monday, Pintard said while reform of the island’s energy