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November 4, 009 - CFE Cancels Guaranteed Power Supply to Belize
October 15, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to Northern and Central Zones
October 5, 2009 - CFE Extends Suspension of Firm Power Supply to Belize

September 28, 2009 – BEL Restores Power to Belize City Following Emergency Outage to Conduct Substation Repairs

September 26, 2009 – Planned Power Outage on Feeder 11 in the Belize District Extends, Due to Equipment Failure

September 17, 2009 – BEL Restores Power to the Southern Zone following Unplanned Outage

September 12, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to St. John's College and Expo
September 8, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to Belmopan City and Surrounding Areas
August 30, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to the Southern Zone
August 22, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to Most Areas of the Country

August 22, 2009 – BEL Restores Power to the National Grid

August 20, 2009 – BEL Reminds the Public of the Dangers of Illegal Connections

July 31, 2009 – Power Restored to the Toledo District

July 20, 2009 - Update on Power Supply Situation
July 13, 2009 - BEL Reports on Power System Performance
July 12, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to Belize City
July 11, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to the National Grid

June 15, 2009 – BEL to Host Annual General Meeting of Shareholders – Reports a -4.3% Return on Shareholders’ Equity

June 11, 2009 - BEL Statement on CFE Supply of Electricity
June 10, 2009 - BEL Restores Power to the National Grid Following National Power Outage

May 28, 2009 – BEL Confirms Power Supply System Remains Sound, Following Earthquake Tremor

May 24, 2009 – BEL Restores Power to Central, Western and Southern Zones Following Trip on the National Grid

April 30, 2009 – BEL Prepares to Meet Energy Demand as CFE Informs of Its Intent to Suspend Firm Energy Supply

April 28, 2009 – BEL Restores Power to the National Grid Following Trip on Mexican Transmission Line

April 27, 2009 – 2008 CARILEC Survey Ranks Electricity Rates in Belize as the Second Lowest in the Caribbean

April 16, 2009 – BEL Moves to Stop Dangerous Illegal Connections & Illegal Redistributing of Power

April 2, 2009 - BEL Applies for 6% Average Rate Reduction

March 27, 2009 – BEL Restores Power to National Grid Following Trip on 115 kV Transmission Line

March 18, 2009 - BEL & BTL Undertake Installation of Communications System
March 12, 2009 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Portions of Belize City
March 5, 2009 - BEL Responds to PUC’s Charges Relating to its Financial Position

March 2, 2009 – BEL Works to Restore Power to Portions of the Belize River Valley

February 26, 2009 – Supreme Court Approves Injunction against the PUC’s Amendment to the Final Decision

February 15, 2009 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Western and Southern Zones
February 9, 2009 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Orange Walk Town and Surrounding Areas Following Traffic Accident

January 8, 2009 – PUC Announces Reduction in MER While Court Proceedings Remain Pending

December 31, 2008 - BEL Restores Power to the Central, Western & Southern Zones following Trip on Transmission Line
December 23, 2008 - BEL Employees Deliver Christmas Hampers to 57 Families Countrywide
December 18, 2008 - Mercy Care Center to Benefit from Fortis Inc. Annual Donation
December 17, 2008 - BEL Restores Power to Placencia
December 1, 2008 - BEL Responds to to PUC's Derogatory Statements against the Company
November 5, 2008 - Damaged Infrastructure causes Power Outage in Southern & Western Zones
November 4, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Belize City Feeder 2
November 3, 2008 - Electricity Act, PUC Act and PUC's Order
October 28, 2008 - BEL Restores Power to a Portion of Feeder 4 in the Orange Walk District
October 28, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Feeder 4 in the Orange Walk District
October 27, 2008 - BEL Rejects PUC's Allegations
October 21, 2008 - BEL Reminds Residents in Flood Affected Areas of Related Safety Tips

October 4, 2008 - Copper Thieves Strike San Ignacio Substation, Causing Power Outage in the Area

October 3, 2008 - BEL Fully Restores Power to Feeder 11 in the Belize District and Works to Restore Power to the Southern Zone

October 3, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to the Southern Zone and Sections of Feeder 11 in the Belize District

September 05, 2008BEL Resumes Services Following Assurances from the PUC

August 14, 2008/font> – BEL Restores Power to Communities on Western Highway

August 5, 2008 – BEL Works to Restore Power Supply to Feeder 1 in Caye Caulker

June 27, 2008/font> – PUC Issues Final Decision

June 13, 2008 – BEL Responds to BEWU

June 11, 2008 - Independent Expert Recommends Adjustment in Electricity Rates to 47.7 cents per kWh to Address Rising Energy Cost

June 4, 2008 - BEL Restores Power to the Ladyville Feeder

June 4, 2008 – BEL Works to Repair 115 kV Transmission Line Infrastructure

June 2, 2008 – BEL Takes Safety Precautions as Flooding Continues to Affect Much of the Country

May 30, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to San Pedro and Resolve Technical Issues in Other Parts of the Country

May 30, 2008 - BEL Repairs Damaged Equipment and Schedules Intermittent Power Outages on San Pedro to Facilitate Works

May 28, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to the Toledo District

May 28, 2008 – BEL Identifies Cause of Nationwide Power Outages

May 27, 2008 - Fault on Mexico’s Transmission Line Causes National Power Outage

May 26, 2008 - Trip on Mexico’s Transmission Line Causes National Power Outage

May 23, 2008 - BEL Responds to PUC Allegations Regarding Mollejon Transmission Line and Power Dispatch
May 22, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Roaring Creek and Valley of Peace
May 22, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Ladyville Feeder
May 21, 2008 - Crothers Foundation Donates $25,000 to Dorothy Menzies Child Care Center as BEL Board of Directors Announces Leadership Changes

May 21, 2008 - High World Oil Prices May Soon Trigger TERP – BEL Commits to Working with GOB in Addressing Crisis

May 20, 2008 - BEL to Host Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Tonight – Company Reports 10.3% Rate of Return
May 13, 2008 - BEL Submits Objection to PUC’s Initial Decision
May 10, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Roaring Creek Village

May 9, 2008 - BEL Works to Resolve Intermittent Outages on the Placencia Peninsula

May 5, 2008 - BEL to Object to PUC's ARP Initial Decision
April 21, 2008 - BEL Restores Powerto the Orange Walk District
April 13, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power Following Early Morning Outage on Feeder 11
April 2, 2008 - BEL Applies for 13.4% Average Rate Increase Commencing ARP
March 31, 2008 - BEL Responds to PUC's TERP Decision
March 26, 2008 - BEL Responds to NTUCB Press Release
March 14, 2008 - BEL Applies to PUC for a 15% Rate Increase following Threshold Event

March 8, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to a Portion of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye following Damage to Utility Pole

February 18, 2008 - Fortis Inc. Contributes $4000 towards Julian Cho Technical High School Fencing Project

February 17, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Western & Southern Zones Following Trip on 115 kV Transmission Line

February 4, 2008 - BEL and Belize Aquaculture Limited Sign Power Purchase Agreement
January 6, 2008 - BEL Restores Power Supply to Placencia and a Portion of Independence
January 6, 2008 - BEL Works to Restore Power Supply to Placencia and a Portion of Independence
December 31, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Placencia and a Portion of Independence
December 30, 2007 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Placencia and a Portion of Independence
December 19, 2007 - BEL Employees Deliver Christmas Hampers to 65 Families Countrywide

November 25, 2007 - BEL Extends its Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Jose Choc

October 30, 2007 - BEL and Crime Stoppers Belize Launch Stop Crime- Start Now

September 3, 2007 - BEL Prepares for Approaching Hurricane Felix and Advises the Public to Remain Aware of Safety Hazards

August 30, 2007 - Electricity Supply Restored to Portions of the Belize District, Western & Southern Zones Following Outage Caused by Lightning Damage to Equipment

August 29, 2007 - BEL Works to Restore Power Following Lightning Damage to Electrical Supply System

August 27, 2007 – BEL Nears Completion of Service Restoration Works in Northern Belize

August 24, 2007 - BEL Reconnects Essential Services and Assists with Hurricane Relief Efforts in Corozal

August 23, 2007 - BEL Energizes Transmission Line in the Corozal District and Works to Restore Power to Critical Services

August 22, 2007 - BEL Makes Progress with Service Restoration Efforts in Northern Belize

August 21, 2007 - BEL Completes Preliminary Assessment of Damages to Power Supply System and Commences Restoration Efforts

August 20, 2007 - BEL Advises the Public to Remain Aware of Safety Hazards with the Approach of Hurricane Dean

August 15, 2007 - BEL Works to Identify Cause of Fault on Transmission Line

August 7, 2007 - BEL Presents Seven University of Belize Students with Tuition Scholarships and Announces Full Engineering Scholarship to MUN

July 30, 2007 - BEL Addresses Incidents of Copper Wire Theft from Power Supply Equipment

July 29, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Southern and Western Zones Following Trip on 115 kV Transmission Line

July 14, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Ladyville and Surrounding Areas Following Damage to Utility Poles during Lightning Storm
June 27, 2007 - BEL Implements New Tariff Structure, Effective July 1, 2007
June 11, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Western and Southern Zones
June 12, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Southern Belize
June 12, 2007 - BEL Commences Emergency Power Outage in Southern Belize
June 11, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Southern Belize Following Power Outage Caused by Bad Weather Conditions

May 22, 2007 – BEL Objects to PUC’s Initial Decision on its Tariff Application

May 17, 2007 - BEL to Report on 2006 Performance to Shareholders at AGM on May 17 – Company Invests $32 million in Service Improvement Initiatives

April 18, 2007 - BEL & Fortis Inc. Contribute $10,000 Towards the Essential Services of BERT
April 3, 2007 - BEL Submits Application to PUC - Proposes Changes to Tariff Structure
March 29, 2007 - BEL Employees Share Easter Fun with Hattieville Students
March 9, 2007 - Power Restored to National Grid Following Trip on CFE's 230 kV Transmission Line
January 10, 2007 - BEL Restores Power to Guinea Grass, Santa Martha and Carmelita Villages
December 20, 2006 - 50 Families Countrywide Benefit from BEL's Christmas Hamper Drive

December 12, 2006 - BEL Restores Power to Cristo Rey and San Antonio Villages in the Cayo District

November 30, 2006 - BEL Completes $4.6 million Upgrade of Southern Transmission Line

November 30, 2006 - Traffic Accident on Northern Highway Results in Power Outage in Portions of Northern Belize

November 25, 2006 - BEL Restores Power to San Pedro Town After Completing Repairs at San Pedro  Substation

November 25, 2006 - BEL Works to Restore Power Supply to San Pedro Town
November 18, 2006 - BEL Restores Power Supply to San Pedro Town after Completing Repairs to Damaged Underground Cable
October 20, 2006 - Dylan Reneau Appointed to BEL Board of Directors

October 18, 2006 - BEL to Commence Countrywide Public Presentations on Electrical Safety and Launch Revised Service Installation Manual

October 12, 2006 - Countrywide Power Outage Caused by Equipment Failure at CFE Substation
October 5, 2006 - BEL Restores Power to the Toledo District
October 5, 2006 - BEL Works to Restore Power to the Toledo District
October 2, 2006 - Damaged Substation Equipment Causes Belize City Power Outage - BEL Completes Repairs
September 29, 2006 - Lightning Storm Causes Intermittent Power Outages in the Belize District
September 16, 2006 - BEL Restores Power Supply to San Pedro Town - Identifies Snake Contact with Energized Power Line as Cause of Power Outage
August 31, 2006 - BEL Signs New Power Purchase Agreement with Comisión Federal de Electricidad
August 8, 2006 - BEL Awards Eight Students with Tuition Scholarships to University of Belize
August 6, 2006 - BEL Restores Power to Placencia and Independence
August 5, 2006 - BEL Crews Continue to Work to Restore Power to Placencia and Independence
August 5, 2006 - Lightning Storm Damages Transformers in Southern Belize and Causes Power Outage in Independence and Placencia
July 24, 2006 - BEL Clarifies Issue of GST on Electricity Bills
June 21, 2006 - BEL Closes Share Purchase Offering
June 4, 2006 - BEL Restores Power to Northern Belize after Rectifying Fault at the Westlake Generating Plant
June 3, 2006 - Two Men Electrocuted after Gaining Unauthorized Entry to BEL’s Substation in the Corozal District
May 30, 2006 - Corozal Man Electrocuted in San Pedro Town
May 27, 2006 - Punta Gorda Resident Receives Electric Shock - Remains in Serious Condition
May 21, 2006 - Generation Loss on Mexico's Electrical System Results in Nationwide Power Outage
May 16, 2006 - Belize Electricity Limited Announces Rights Offering
May 10, 2006 - BEL to Hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the Year 2005
May 9, 2006 - Power Outage in Southern Belize Resulted from Transformer Trip
May 8, 2006 - Nationwide Power Outage Caused by System Failure at Xulha Substation in Mexico
April 18, 2006 -  EGM Scheduled for Vote on 'Special Resolution
April 3, 2006 -  BEL submits ARP Application to PUC-Proposes No Change to Current Tariff Structure
March 20, 2006 - Sand Hill Resident Electrocuted While Flying Kite BEL Reminds General Public of Safety Tips
February 7, 2006 - BEL Brings On-Line New Customer Information and Billing System
December 21, 2005 - BEL Employees Deliver Christmas Hampers to 44 Families Countrywide
December 5, 2005 - Rate Stabilization Account Reaches $6 million Threshold; BEL Requests Tariff
November 7, 2005 - BEL Identifies Cause of Power Outage in Southern Belize on the Transmission Line Near Gales Point Village
November 7, 2005 - BEL Restores Power to Southern Belize after Fault on Transmission Line Causes Power Outage
October 21, 2005 -BEL Expects Mexican Power to Remain On-line as Hurricane Wilma Makes Landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula
August 22, 2005 - BEL Connects Spanish Lookout to the National Grid
August 5, 2005 - BEL Awards Tuition Scholarships to Eight New University of Belize Students
July 19, 2005 - Full Tariff Review Proceeding Concludes - PUC Approves Tariff Structure Adjustment
June 9, 2005 - CFE Restores Power Supply to Belize, After Equipment Failure at Xulha Substation in Mexico
June 8, 2005 - CFE System Failure Causes Nationwide Power Outage in Belize
May 27, 2005 - BEL Works to Restore Power to Customers in Santa Elena Town After Yesterday's Intense Thunderstorm
May 16, 2005 - BEL to Hold Annual General Meeting Tonight Under the Theme "Growth and Challenges"
May 3, 2005 - BDF Alerts BEL to Latest Act of Sabotage in the Orange Walk District - Reward for Report Leading to Conviction Increased to $5,000
April 29, 2005 - BEL Schedules Emergency Outages to Offset Problems in the Generation of Power
April 25, 2005 - BEL Recovers from 4 Acts of Sabotage Over the Weekend
April 20, 2005 - BEL Staff Working to Repair Damage to Transmission Lines
March 18, 2005 - BEL Identifies Sabotage as the cause of Yesterday's National Power Outage
March 18, 2005 - BEL to Host Annual Easter Basket Drive in Punta Gorda
February 2, 2005 - Vandalism to Transmission Lines Result in Countrywide Power Outages
January 19, 2005 - Advisory Notice to the General Public
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