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Prime Minister Philip Davis says the island-wide blackout was caused by extreme heat overwhelming the aging power grid, not neglect — and he’s asking Bahamians to stay patient as upgrades roll out. The transformer fire at Blue Hills Power Station, triggered by record-breaking temperatures, plunged New Providence into darkness. Davis insists the government inherited a crumbling system with little asset data and outdated infrastructure, and while BPL investigates the fault, they admit even their contingency plans can’t handle multiple crises at once. He’s pushing for customer concessions and highlighting ongoing investments in new substations and renewables as proof of their commitment — calling these disruptions “growing pains” on the path to a more resilient future.

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