10/06/2026
Today, Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation, Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis, delivered her first Budget Contribution of this new term—outlining a bold vision centered on affordability, infrastructure modernization, reliability, and opportunity for every Bahamian.
From delivering nearly $22 million in fuel savings at BPL and reducing electricity rates for more than 17,000 Grand Bahama households and 1,500 businesses, to expanding power generation capacity across New Providence, Abaco, and Eleuthera, the work of transforming the energy sector continues.
The Minister also highlighted more than $50 million in water infrastructure investments across New Providence, Cat Island, Long Island, Eleuthera, Mangrove Cay, and San Salvador—bringing improved access, reliability, and resilience to communities throughout our archipelago.
In aviation, she reaffirmed that "our aviation infrastructure must be the foundation of our economic house," announcing continued efforts to modernize Family Island airports, strengthen aviation safety standards, expand air connectivity, and advance the long-awaited Grand Bahama International Airport project.
With more than 4,500 flights expected into Nassau and Paradise Island this summer, and critical investments underway across energy, utilities, and aviation, the Ministry remains focused on building a stronger, more connected, and more resilient Bahamas.
"The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation is your partner. The infrastructure we build belongs to you."
