Belize Electricity Limited advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011.
This 4-hour power outage will affect all of San Pedro Town.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused, but this outage is necessary to facilitate maintenance works at the San Pedro Substation.
For customer inquiries and information on power outages call us toll free at: 0-800-BEL-CARE OR 0-800-235-2273. To view scheduled outages via our website visit: www.bel.com.bz.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Belize Electricity Limited's New Board of Directors Convenes its First Meeting
Belize Electricity Limited's (BEL) new Board of Directors convened its first meeting today at the BEL Corporate Headquarters in Belize City.
The Board is very encouraged by the commitment demonstrated by BEL's employees and management to support the Company's new leadership with its objective to ensure the continuity of quality power supply to Belize.
"The employees and management of BEL are tremendously committed and very competent to move on with the business of this Company," said new Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Locke. "We are eager and ready to provide guidance and counsel in overseeing the Company's operations towards this end."
The financial challenges of the Company will be a critical focus of the new Board, in its efforts to return the Company to financial stability.
The Board undertakes to keep the public informed of developments during this period of transition.
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Mr. Jeffrey Locke has been appointed as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer.
The Board's first order of business was to meet with the managers of the Company to be updated on the current operations. This exercise is crucial to charting the way forward.
The Board's first order of business was to meet with the managers of the Company to be updated on the current operations. This exercise is crucial to charting the way forward.
The Board is very encouraged by the commitment demonstrated by BEL's employees and management to support the Company's new leadership with its objective to ensure the continuity of quality power supply to Belize.
"The employees and management of BEL are tremendously committed and very competent to move on with the business of this Company," said new Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Locke. "We are eager and ready to provide guidance and counsel in overseeing the Company's operations towards this end."
The financial challenges of the Company will be a critical focus of the new Board, in its efforts to return the Company to financial stability.
The Board undertakes to keep the public informed of developments during this period of transition.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Government of Belize Announces Intent to Acquire Control of Belize Electricity Limited (BEL)
The Government of Belize (the “Government”) issued a media release on Friday, June 10, 2011 announcing the Government’s interest, “...in purchasing majority shares in BEL so as to assume control of the company.” No purchase proposal has been received by Fortis Inc. (“Fortis” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:FTS).
Fortis holds an approximate 70% ownership interest in BEL, an integrated electric utility and the principal distributor in Belize, Central America, following investment at the invitation of the Government in 1999. In addition to its investment in BEL, Fortis owns Belize Electric Company Limited (“BECOL”), a non-regulated hydroelectric generation business that operates three hydroelectric generating facilities in Belize.
In June 2008 the Public Utilities Commission of Belize (“PUC”) issued a rate order that has had a significant negative impact on the financial condition and operations of BEL. The order effectively disallowed the recovery of previously incurred fuel and purchased power costs in customer rates and set customer rates at a level that does not allow BEL to earn a fair and reasonable return. BEL appealed the PUC rate order to the Supreme Court of Belize.
On March 15, 2011, the court rendered its judgment dismissing BEL’s application and finding that, among other things, the generally accepted concept of Good Utility Practice is not applicable in Belize. BEL has appealed this judgment to the Court of Appeal of Belize; however, a hearing is not expected until the first quarter of 2012. On May 16, 2011, the Supreme Court of Belize granted BEL’s application to enjoin the PUC from engaging in any rate making proceedings or taking any enforcement or penal actions against BEL pending the appeal of its judgment. BEL has been in default of covenants under its long-term lending agreements since 2008 and has had no access to credit during this period.
As at March 31, 2011, the assets of BEL represented less than 2% of the total assets of Fortis; the combined assets of BEL and BECOL represented approximately 3% of the total assets of Fortis.
Fortis is the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada, with total assets of approximately $13 billion and fiscal 2010 revenue totalling approximately $3.7 billion. The Corporation serves approximately 2,100,000 gas and electricity customers. Its regulated holdings include electric distribution utilities in five Canadian provinces and three Caribbean countries and a natural gas utility in British Columbia, Canada. Fortis owns and operates non-regulated generation assets across Canada and in Belize and Upper New York State. It also owns hotels and commercial office and retail space primarily in Atlantic Canada. Fortis shares re listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com.
Fortis includes forward-looking information in this material within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada (“forward-looking information”). The purpose of the forward-looking information is to provide management’s expectations regarding the Corporation’s future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities, and it may not be appropriate for other purposes. All forward-looking information is given pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “budgets”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “may”, “might”, “plans”, “projects”, “schedule”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words.
The forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on assumptions developed using information currently available to the Corporation’s management. Although Fortis believes that the forward-looking statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. For additional information on risk factors that have the potential to affect the Corporation, reference should be made to the Corporation’s continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and to the heading “Business Risk Management” in the Corporation’s annual and quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis and the “Risk Factors” section of the Annual Information Form. Except as required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof.
Fortis holds an approximate 70% ownership interest in BEL, an integrated electric utility and the principal distributor in Belize, Central America, following investment at the invitation of the Government in 1999. In addition to its investment in BEL, Fortis owns Belize Electric Company Limited (“BECOL”), a non-regulated hydroelectric generation business that operates three hydroelectric generating facilities in Belize.
In June 2008 the Public Utilities Commission of Belize (“PUC”) issued a rate order that has had a significant negative impact on the financial condition and operations of BEL. The order effectively disallowed the recovery of previously incurred fuel and purchased power costs in customer rates and set customer rates at a level that does not allow BEL to earn a fair and reasonable return. BEL appealed the PUC rate order to the Supreme Court of Belize.
On March 15, 2011, the court rendered its judgment dismissing BEL’s application and finding that, among other things, the generally accepted concept of Good Utility Practice is not applicable in Belize. BEL has appealed this judgment to the Court of Appeal of Belize; however, a hearing is not expected until the first quarter of 2012. On May 16, 2011, the Supreme Court of Belize granted BEL’s application to enjoin the PUC from engaging in any rate making proceedings or taking any enforcement or penal actions against BEL pending the appeal of its judgment. BEL has been in default of covenants under its long-term lending agreements since 2008 and has had no access to credit during this period.
As at March 31, 2011, the assets of BEL represented less than 2% of the total assets of Fortis; the combined assets of BEL and BECOL represented approximately 3% of the total assets of Fortis.
Fortis is the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada, with total assets of approximately $13 billion and fiscal 2010 revenue totalling approximately $3.7 billion. The Corporation serves approximately 2,100,000 gas and electricity customers. Its regulated holdings include electric distribution utilities in five Canadian provinces and three Caribbean countries and a natural gas utility in British Columbia, Canada. Fortis owns and operates non-regulated generation assets across Canada and in Belize and Upper New York State. It also owns hotels and commercial office and retail space primarily in Atlantic Canada. Fortis shares re listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com.
Fortis includes forward-looking information in this material within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada (“forward-looking information”). The purpose of the forward-looking information is to provide management’s expectations regarding the Corporation’s future growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities, and it may not be appropriate for other purposes. All forward-looking information is given pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words “anticipates”, “believes”, “budgets”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “may”, “might”, “plans”, “projects”, “schedule”, “should”, “will”, “would” and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words.
The forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on assumptions developed using information currently available to the Corporation’s management. Although Fortis believes that the forward-looking statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. For additional information on risk factors that have the potential to affect the Corporation, reference should be made to the Corporation’s continuous disclosure materials filed from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and to the heading “Business Risk Management” in the Corporation’s annual and quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis and the “Risk Factors” section of the Annual Information Form. Except as required by law, the Corporation undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof.
Friday, June 10, 2011
PM Barrow meets with President/CEO of BEL
Press Release - Belize Press Office, Belmopan - June 10, 2011 - The Hon. Prime Minister met today in his Belmopan Office with Mr. Lynn Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Belize Electricity Ltd (BEL) to discuss the current financial position of BEL.Also present at the meeting were the Legal Counsel in the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Secretary.
The Prime Minister asked Mr. Young to convey to FORTIS INC., the majority shareholder in BEL, the Government’s interest in purchasing majority shares in BEL so as to assume control of the company.
Mr. Young undertook to immediately relay this message to FORTIS INC. and to convey their response as soon as possible.
In the meantime and in order to ensure an uninterrupted supply of power from CFE and other producers to BEL, and also to provide time for possible negotiations with FORTIS, the Government has agreed to pre-pay a further sum of BZ$4.0 million toward its future utility bills with BEL.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Supreme Court’s 2007 Decision re: PUC vs BEL overturned
Court of Appeal Overturns Supreme Court’s 2007 Decision Relating to PUC’s Authority to Order BEL to Enter into Contracts
Today, on the re-hearing of Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) appeal against a decision by Justice Arana in 2007, the Court of Appeal accepted BEL’s arguments, overturned the Supreme Court’s decision and awarded cost to BEL.
In the 2007 decision, Justice Arana asserted the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) authority to order BEL to enter into contracts and to dictate the terms of those contracts. The appeal case was heard today by Justices of the Court of Appeal Sosa, Carey and Alleyne.
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Today, on the re-hearing of Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) appeal against a decision by Justice Arana in 2007, the Court of Appeal accepted BEL’s arguments, overturned the Supreme Court’s decision and awarded cost to BEL.
In the 2007 decision, Justice Arana asserted the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) authority to order BEL to enter into contracts and to dictate the terms of those contracts. The appeal case was heard today by Justices of the Court of Appeal Sosa, Carey and Alleyne.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Supreme Court hands down Decision on the 2008 Annual Tariff Review Proceeding
The Supreme Court handed down its decision this morning on the case brought by Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) appealing the Public Utilities Commission’s Final Decision, following the 2008 Annual Tariff Review Proceeding.
The Court dismissed BEL’s appeal. BEL is reviewing the decision.
The Court dismissed BEL’s appeal. BEL is reviewing the decision.
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Planned Power Outage - San Pedro Town - Friday, March 18, 2011
Belize Electricity Limited advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011.
Areas to be affected: All of Pescador Drive, Coconut Drive, Almond Street, Elliott Subdivision, San Marcos, San Pedrito, DFC Subdivision and San Pablo Area.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to facilitate system improvement works on the distribution system in the area.
For customer inquiries and services call us toll free at: 0-800-BEL-CARE OR 0-800-235-2273. To view scheduled outages via our website visit: http://www.bel.com.bz/services_outages.asp
Areas to be affected: All of Pescador Drive, Coconut Drive, Almond Street, Elliott Subdivision, San Marcos, San Pedrito, DFC Subdivision and San Pablo Area.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to facilitate system improvement works on the distribution system in the area.
For customer inquiries and services call us toll free at: 0-800-BEL-CARE OR 0-800-235-2273. To view scheduled outages via our website visit: http://www.bel.com.bz/services_outages.asp
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Planned Power Outage POSTPONED
In reference to the planned power outage for Wednesday February 23, 2011, BEL would like to notify all customers that the outage has been postponed!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Power Outage Notice: North Ambergris Caye
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10th, 2011.
Areas to be affected: All that area North of Boca Del Rio.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to facilitate maintenance works on the distribution system in the area.
For customer inquiries and services call us toll free at: 0-800-BEL-CARE OR 0-800-235-2273. To view scheduled outages via our website visit: http://www.bel.com.bz/services_outages.asp
This notice is for public information purposes only. For more information, contact Belize Electricity Limited, Corporate Communications Department at 227-0954, extension 2502.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Theft at BEL’s Buena Vista Substation Affects Power Supply to Northern Districts
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) reports the theft of approximately 350 feet of copper cable from its Buena Vista Substation in the Corozal District.
On Monday, January 24, BEL employees reporting to work at the Buena Vista Substation discovered that ground wires for equipment at the substation had been disconnected and removed from the compound.
The stolen copper wires provided grounding for transformers, equipment and communication towers.
Works to replace the damaged infrastructure required a 3-hour power outage for the entire Orange Walk and Corozal Districts this afternoon.
BEL advises persons involved in these criminal activities that they are putting themselves at risk of being seriously injured or electrocuted. The damage to these essential equipment can also result in electrical damage to customers’ equipment and puts into jeopardy the safety of employees who have to work at the site.
The perpetrators should also be aware that under the Electricity Act, any person who unlawfully enters an electric substation or maliciously cuts or injures any electric line or work can be liable to a fine of up to three thousand dollars and/or to a term of imprisonment of up to three years.
Anyone with information on these criminal and unsafe activities is asked to contact the Police Department or call BEL at 0-800-235-2273 or 0-800-BEL-CARE or call Crime Stoppers at 0-800-922-8477.
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On Monday, January 24, BEL employees reporting to work at the Buena Vista Substation discovered that ground wires for equipment at the substation had been disconnected and removed from the compound.
The stolen copper wires provided grounding for transformers, equipment and communication towers.
Works to replace the damaged infrastructure required a 3-hour power outage for the entire Orange Walk and Corozal Districts this afternoon.
BEL advises persons involved in these criminal activities that they are putting themselves at risk of being seriously injured or electrocuted. The damage to these essential equipment can also result in electrical damage to customers’ equipment and puts into jeopardy the safety of employees who have to work at the site.
The perpetrators should also be aware that under the Electricity Act, any person who unlawfully enters an electric substation or maliciously cuts or injures any electric line or work can be liable to a fine of up to three thousand dollars and/or to a term of imprisonment of up to three years.
Anyone with information on these criminal and unsafe activities is asked to contact the Police Department or call BEL at 0-800-235-2273 or 0-800-BEL-CARE or call Crime Stoppers at 0-800-922-8477.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Planned Power Outage - San Pedro Town - Sunday, December 5, 2010
Belize Electricity Limited advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be interrupted from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2010.
Areas to be affected: All of San Pedro Town.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to facilitate improvement works on the distribution system in the area.
For customer inquiries and services call us toll free at: 0-800-BEL-CARE OR 0-800-235-2273. To view scheduled outages via our website visit: http://www.bel.com.bz/services_outages.asp
Areas to be affected: All of San Pedro Town.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to facilitate improvement works on the distribution system in the area.
For customer inquiries and services call us toll free at: 0-800-BEL-CARE OR 0-800-235-2273. To view scheduled outages via our website visit: http://www.bel.com.bz/services_outages.asp
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
BEL Works to Restore Power to Several Communities in the Belize and Stann Creek District
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises that it is working to restore power to the following areas that were affected by Hurricane Richard.
· Lords Bank Village
· Old Northern Highway from the Mile 19 junction on the Northern Highway to Maskall
· Westlake, Western Pines and Sunset Park communities
· On the Western Highway from Bainsville to Mile 25 and Franks Eddy to La Democracia
· All of Freetown Sibun
· Belize River Valley from Scotland Halfmoon to Rancho Dolores and Lemonal
· Along the Hummingbird Highway from Alta Vista to St. Margaret Villages
· Mullins River
The Company expects to have power restored to these areas by later tonight.
Customers outside of the above mentioned areas are asked to call BEL to make a report, if they remain without power.
In Belize City, a number of transformers, service poles and service connections were damaged and as a result, pockets of customers may still be without power. The Company will continue to carry out these necessary repairs and restore power as soon as possible.
BEL also reminds the public to stay away from fallen, broken or low hanging electric lines or poles.
BEL thanks customers for their patience, during these power restoration works.
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· Lords Bank Village
· Old Northern Highway from the Mile 19 junction on the Northern Highway to Maskall
· Westlake, Western Pines and Sunset Park communities
· On the Western Highway from Bainsville to Mile 25 and Franks Eddy to La Democracia
· All of Freetown Sibun
· Belize River Valley from Scotland Halfmoon to Rancho Dolores and Lemonal
· Along the Hummingbird Highway from Alta Vista to St. Margaret Villages
· Mullins River
The Company expects to have power restored to these areas by later tonight.
Customers outside of the above mentioned areas are asked to call BEL to make a report, if they remain without power.
In Belize City, a number of transformers, service poles and service connections were damaged and as a result, pockets of customers may still be without power. The Company will continue to carry out these necessary repairs and restore power as soon as possible.
BEL also reminds the public to stay away from fallen, broken or low hanging electric lines or poles.
BEL thanks customers for their patience, during these power restoration works.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Power Restored to 83% of Customers Who Lost Electricity Supply during Hurricane Richard
-Press Release - Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) - As of 5:00 p.m. today, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has restored power to approximately 83 per cent of customers who lost power supply during the passage of Hurricane Richard.In the Southern Zone, works today were concentrated mostly in Dangriga Town as power supply was fully restored to Independence, Punta Gorda and surrounding areas on Monday. Power supply has since been restored to 75% of Dangriga and surrounding areas. In the Western Zone, most areas were also restored by last night and today more sections in Belmopan and San Ignacio were restored, bringing the total percentage with power in the Western Zone to 91. In the Central Zone (Belize City and surrounding communities) power has been restored to 70% of affected customers.
BEL expects to restore power to most of the remaining affected areas by later tonight. There may still be pockets of customers who will remain without power, due to extensively damaged infrastructure, such as customer-owned service connections. These customers need to remain disconnected in order to carry out repairs.
As part of the restoration works, BEL work crews are thoroughly inspecting distribution power lines as well as service connections to customers’ homes and businesses to ensure that it is safe to energize each community. BEL must ensure that these issues are addressed before energizing power systems in various communities because low hanging wires and wires lying in water present a critical safety hazard to the public.
BEL thanks customers for their patience and will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
BEL Working to Restore Power Following Passage of Hurricane Richard
Press Release - October 25, 2010 - BEL - Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises that the Company conducted a damage assessment earlier today and has commenced restoration works to provide power supply to areas affected by power outages since the passage of Hurricane Richard on Sunday.The hurricane caused downed power lines and damaged utility poles in several parts of the Belize and Cayo Districts. Employees are working diligently to restore power as soon as possible with top priority placed on restoration to critical services such as hospitals.
As part of the restoration works, BEL work crews are thoroughly inspecting distribution power lines as well as service connections to customers’ homes and businesses to ensure that it is safe to energize each community. BEL must ensure that these issues are addressed before energizing power systems in various communities because live wires lying in water presents a critical safety hazard to the public.
Customers along the Western Highway from La Democracia to Blackman Eddy may not have power restored until Tuesday due to extensively damaged transmission lines.
Power supply has been restored to Independence Village, Punta Gorda Town and surrounding areas. The Company expects to restore power to approximately 50% of customers in Dangriga Town and surrounding areas some time today, while repairs to damaged infrastructure continues.
In Belmopan, San Ignacio and surrounding areas, the Company is aiming to restore power supply to at least 80% of customers by later tonight.
In Belize City, power will likely be restored to 60% of customers tonight and in Ladyville and Hattieville, 90% of customers.
Pockets of customers in all affected areas will remain without power due to extensively damaged infrastructure and these areas need to remain disconnected in order to carry out repairs.
The Northern Zone, which includes the Corozal and Orange Walk Districts and San Pedro Town were not affected by power outages due to Hurricane Richard.
BEL thanks customers for their patience and will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Fault on CFE System Causes Brief Nationwide Power Outage in Belize
-Press Release - September 16, 2010 - Fault on CFE System Causes Brief Nationwide Power Outage in Belize - Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has restored power to the National Grid following an unplanned power outage this afternoon.
At 1:26 p.m. power supply was lost to the entire country when a trip occurred on the 115kV transmission line due to an interruption in power supply from Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).
Power supply was restored at 1:32 p.m. to the Northern Zone, which includes the Corozal District, Orange Walk District and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. At 1:38 p.m. power supply was restored to the Cayo, Stann Creek and Toledo Districts while the Belize District was restored at 1:41 p.m.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this outage.
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At 1:26 p.m. power supply was lost to the entire country when a trip occurred on the 115kV transmission line due to an interruption in power supply from Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).
Power supply was restored at 1:32 p.m. to the Northern Zone, which includes the Corozal District, Orange Walk District and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. At 1:38 p.m. power supply was restored to the Cayo, Stann Creek and Toledo Districts while the Belize District was restored at 1:41 p.m.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this outage.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
BEL Works to Restore Power to Northern Portion of San Pedro
Released: August 3, 2010
BEL Works to Restore Power to Northern Portion of San Pedro
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises customers on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye that the Company is working to restore power supply to the northernmost portion of the island.
At 9:15 a.m. today, power supply was lost to the entire area North of Boca del Rio due to a burnt main pole in the area, which resulted in significant damages to equipment and infrastructure. The cause of the burnt pole is still being investigated.
Power supply was restored to some customers in the area at 9:27 a.m. Most customers in the area, however, remain without power.
BEL work crews have been dispatched and working to repair damages, which are estimated for completion at about 8:00 p.m. tonight.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this outage.
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
BEL Reports on Power System Performance Related to Tropical Storm Alex and Continues to Work on Restoring Power to Sections of the Orange Walk Distric
Release Date: June 27, 2010
Power supply was maintained to most areas of the country during Tropical Storm Alex last night. As soon as it was safe for BEL work crews to be dispatched to the field, work commenced on identifying line faults that resulted during the storm and caused loss of power supply to several communities.
Stormy weather conditions resulted in the loss of power to two sections of San Pedro Town, several communities along the Western Highway and the Burrell Boom Road. Line crews worked on restoring power to these affected areas during the course of the night and between 10:00 p.m. last night and 8:30 a.m. this morning, power supply was fully restored to all affected areas.
In Belmopan City, a few sections were affected by a one hour power outage early this morning that resulted from a damaged underground cable near the Belmopan Market area. In Orange Walk Town, areas along the San Antonio Road experienced a three and half hour power outage this morning, as a result of a faulty insulator in the vicinity of the Orange Walk Substation.
At 9:04 p.m. yesterday, power supply was lost to Tower Hill up to Guinea Grass Village in the Orange Walk District. Line crews are currently working on replacing four lamp poles along the Guinea Grass Road. Power supply is expected to be restored by 6:30 p.m. today.
At 11:01 p.m. yesterday, power supply was lost to San Lazaro Village up to Blue Creek and Cuatro Leguas in the Orange Walk District. Work crews are currently working on replacing two downed lamp poles along the August Pine Ridge road and power supply is expected to be restored by 4:00 p.m. today.
BEL thanks customers for their patience during these storm related power outages. For more information contact BEL at 0-800-235-2273.
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Planned Power Outage - San Pedro - Saturday, July 25, 2009
Press Release - Belize Electricity Limited - Friday, July 24, 2009
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from:
Areas to be affected:
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the Company to perform maintenance and upgrade the distribution system in the air.
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from:
6:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 25, 2009.
Areas to be affected:
Angel Coral Street, Coconut Drive, Sea Grape Drive, Holiday Land, Mosquito Coast and Boca Ciega.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the Company to perform maintenance and upgrade the distribution system in the air.
Update:
Scheduled outage for Sunday - July 26, 2009 - 7am - 1pmBelize Electricity Limited advises residents of San Pedro Town that vehicular traffic will be restricted on all of Barrier Reef Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009 while the Company conducts works to upgrade the distribution system in the area. BEL recommends that pedestrians avoid the area during this time.
Pedestrians who may need to traffic the area are asked to exercise extreme caution.
The supply of electricity will also be temporarily interrupted for all of Barrier Reef Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience but this outage is necessary for the company to upgrade the distribution system in the area.
Pedestrians who may need to traffic the area are asked to exercise extreme caution.
The supply of electricity will also be temporarily interrupted for all of Barrier Reef Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience but this outage is necessary for the company to upgrade the distribution system in the area.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Planned Power Outages - Weekend Schedule
Belize Electricity Limited advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2009.
Areas to be affected: Pescador Drive from the BEL Substation to the river mouth and all that area north of the river mouth to Tranquillity.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to perform maintenance on the distribution system in the area.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Planned Power Outage: Sunday, July 5, 2009
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted.
8:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday, July 4, 2009.
Areas to be affected: All that area north of the river mouth to Legacy.
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009.
Areas to be affected: All that area north of the river mouth.
BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to upgrade and perform maintenance on the distribution system in the area.
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