BL&P sheds light on recent power outages

The Barbados Light and Power Company is today shedding some light on the reasons behind recent frequent power outages across the country.

In a statement, Manager of Communications and Government Relations, Jackie Marshall-Clarke reveals three main problems plaguing the network.

The first is what Ms. Marshall-Clarke calls third party incidents or vehicular accidents involving the company’s utility poles and lines.

According to her there has been a spike in these incidents in the last few weeks.

The other two issues faced by the BL&P go hand in hand – high winds and kites, with the latter proving to be a real nuisance for Light and Power crews.

The BL&P Manager explains.

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