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Government, GEBE sign agreements for three Cay Bay generators
Government and N.V. GEBE signed agreements for three generators with about 27 megawatts of capacity at Cay Bay.
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Irion questions revenue collection and proposed fees in 2027 budget debate
MP Ardwell Irion questioned whether government is collecting debts from larger businesses before adding charges for residents.
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Wescot-Williams asks government for account of its progress
MP Sarah Wescot-Williams asked the Council of Ministers for a coordinated assessment of its record during the 2027 budget debate.
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Roseburg presents draft laws in 2027 budget debate
MP Sjamira Roseburg presented draft measures on electricity rates, room tax, temporary contracts and social protection on 4 November.
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Lacroes seeks joint revenue session during 2027 budget debate
MP Francisco Lacroes proposed a closed-door Parliament and government session to develop revenue measures and address financial pressures.
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York questions 2027 budget plans, road funding and hospital readiness
MP Darryl York pressed ministers for timelines and details on relief measures, road funding, GEBE investments and hospital operations.
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Wever proposes temporary GEBE fuel clause freeze at 30 cents per kWh
MP Christopher Wever on Wednesday 4 November urged ministers to examine a temporary reduction in GEBE’s fuel clause from about 45 cents per kWh.
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Meyers proposes development tax and wider tax reform in budget debate
MP Franklin Meyers urged new revenue measures, including a development and environmental impact tax, during Parliament’s 2027 budget debate.
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Minister to seek BTP advice on immediate GEBE tariff changes
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on 3 November she intends to ask BTP which GEBE tariff measures can be taken now.
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MPs press ministers on GEBE relief and projects during 2027 budget debate
MPs Omar Ottley and Lyndon Lewis raised questions on electricity relief, public spending, employee payments and delayed projects on 3 November.
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Prime Minister and GEBE manager to sign agreement for power engines
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arindell are to sign an agreement for generation engines.
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VROMI outlines Cg 10.5m for roads and Cg 7.1m in new 2027 investment requests
VROMI presented 2027 priorities including road works, waste management, housing, a Belvedere cemetery site and permit digitalisation.
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Wescot-Williams asks Finance Ministry to study APS role in rooftop solar financing
MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has asked the Finance Ministry to examine whether APS could help finance household rooftop solar.
BusinessIn brief
Anguilla fuel surcharge reaches EC$1.20 per kilowatt-hour for October
ANGLEC announced on Friday 30 October that its October fuel surcharge reached EC$1.20 per kilowatt-hour.
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Wescot-Williams asks government to act on utility tariff report
MP Sarah Wescot-Williams asked government on Thursday 29 October to address GEBE tariff issues raised in the RAC/BTP report.
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Minister says SOL withheld financial data sought in fuel-cost review
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said SOL declined to provide all financial information sought for BTP's review of electricity fuel costs.
BusinessIn brief
FocusEconomics forecasts lower energy prices through 2027
FocusEconomics expects oil, gas and coal prices to ease over coming years, though local savings may depend on tariffs and fuel costs.
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Mercelina says VNG talks covered support, EU funding options
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says talks with VNG covered technical support, EU funding options and engagement with ministers.
BusinessIn brief
TEATT to accept Christmas vendor applications for Pondfill spaces
TEATT will accept applications on 18 November for limited Christmas vending spaces on Walter Nisbeth Road, known as Pondfill.
CommunityIn brief
NV GEBE plans electrical rewiring at Emilio Wilson Park
NV GEBE says Walker Electrical Company will rewire Emilio Wilson Park, with work expected from late October through November 2026.
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Mercelina links further GEBE relief to unpaid bills
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said further GEBE consumer relief must be weighed against unpaid electricity bills and fuel costs.
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GEBE shifts senior relief applications to Social Services for 2027
From 2027, the Department of Social Services will assess applications and choose beneficiaries for GEBE’s senior relief programme.
Crime & CourtAnalysis
Court gives GEBE four weeks to start cable work in a “downright dangerous” situation
On 29 September 2026 the Court of First Instance ordered GEBE to start reworking the run of its cables on a Simpson Bay lot within four weeks, finding the situation there “downright dangerous”, and recognised GEBE’s right to its transformer station. In a separate case, the court ordered two drivers to pay Meadowlands B.V. US$99,783 after a 2022 street-race crash, far less than Meadowlands had claimed.
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BTP review of GEBE fuel charge moves to SOL inquiry
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Wednesday 7 October that BTP is seeking more documents from fuel supplier SOL.
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Ottley says SOL meeting addressed fuel prices for GEBE
MP Omar Ottley said government representatives, MPs and SOL met on Thursday 8 October to discuss fuel pricing supplied to GEBE.
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Government says Mercelina met SOL, MPs on electricity costs
Government said Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina met SOL, MPs and Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs on fuel costs and electricity affordability.
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BTP completes GEBE fuel-cost recalculation, final decision pending
Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten says BTP has completed initial checks of GEBE fuel charges for January to June 2026.
BusinessIn brief
GEBE checks meters after complaints or internal findings, Mercelina says
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says GEBE has no system-wide meter testing programme or fixed testing interval for smart meters.
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Irion seeks higher minimum wage in 2027 budget debate
MP Ardwell Irion said annual minimum-wage adjustments no longer keep pace with household costs and called for business reforms alongside an increase.
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Lacroes floats Causeway Bridge toll during 2027 Budget debate
UP MP Francisco Lacroes suggested a small Causeway Bridge toll during Parliament’s 2027 Budget discussion on Monday 28 September.
