On September 26th-27th, 2024, Mr. Nelson Stapleton; Transmission and Distribution Manager and Mr. Starett France; Planning Officer, traveled to Pereira, Colombia, to visit Magnetron’s transformer manufacturing facility. During their visit, they observed Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on various transformer units, including critical tests such as insulation resistance, turns ratio, winding resistance, and dielectric testing. These tests ensured that each transformer met NEVLEC’s strict techni...

Called! Went! Assisted! The NIA and NEVLEC are proud to welcome back home our four (4) lineworkers who travelled to Carriacou (Grenada) to assist with Hurricane Beryl restoration efforts. After a two-week (2-week) stint, Mr. Rhyan Liburd, Mr. Clayon Clarke, Mr. Kishawn Hobson and Mr. Paul Bradshaw are now back in Nevis and have resumed their regular duties at NEVLEC. Their experience in Carriacou was a meaningful but bittersweet one. Our lineworkers were happy to assist those in need but the dev...

Thursday August 15th, 2024, saw the official Closing Ceremony for the Department of Youth and Sports Summer Job Attachment Program (SJAP) 2024. The ceremony was held at the Jessups Community Centre where the interns who were attached to various businesses received certificates of completion as well as awards in different categories. Driven by our motto “Working towards a brighter future”, NEVLEC is indeed delighted to have partnered with the Department of Youth and Sports through SJAP 2024....

Under the theme “Leveraging Technology and Process Innovation with Enhanced Procurement”: Solutions for a more Resilient Caribbean Power Sector CARILEC hosted a four-day (4 day) Engineering and Procurement Conference and Exhibition for the period of July 21st to July 25th, 2024, in St. Maarten. This conference and exhibition allowed participants to immerse themselves in the forefront of engineering innovation and experience the journey into the future of technology. Topics such as Power Sect...

The Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) Regional Training (on Preparation and Submission of National Inventory Reports under the ETF of the Paris Agreement) was held from 23rd to 25th July 2024, at hotel Dann Carlton, in Bogota Columbia. Attending this event was NEVLEC’s own Mr. Starrett France; Planning Officer. The event was hosted by the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) of Colombia, the primary objective of the LAC Regional Training was to support the co...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, the island of Carriacou; a territory of the state of Grenada; was left severely battered. The island lost the majority of its infrastructure and electricity. Since Beryl, Lineworkers from neighboring Caribbean islands have assisted extensively with restoration efforts but more help is necessary. Our brothers and sisters in Carriacou need all hands on deck. Hence, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEV...

NEVLEC is once again partnering with the Department of Youth (NIA) to accommodate the 2024 Summer Job Attachment Program (SJAP). The program offers school leavers opportunities to experience the world of work. Four (4) interns are attached to NEVLEC for the period of July 8th to August 9th, 2024. Pictured below (left to right) are Mr. Joshua Smith, Ms. Xzania Brookes, Mr. Tesean Newton and Ms. J’vani Fraser. Two (2) interns are assigned to the Generation Department, one (1) in the Transmission...

In keeping with our commitment to provide continuous training and development for our employees, NEVLEC with CARILEC to host a five-day (5 day) Level 1 training engagement for our Operators. This training was held at the Prospect Power Station’s training room for the period of June 17th to 21st 2024, 8 am to 4 pm daily. The Operators Training was facilitated by Dr. Tagore Ramlal who imparted critical knowledge to eleven (11) employees namely, McClevan Watkins Jr., Deris Manners, Tavare Richard...

This serves as an invitation for all suitable applicants to submit tenders for Vegetation Management Services. Follow the link below to access the criteria for submitting tenders: Vacancy – Vegetation Management Tender Document 2024 final.pdf Hard copies of the criteria are also available at NEVLEC’S Main Office (Upstairs ValuMart)....

Dear Valued Customers, On September 1, 2022, a decision was made by the NIA to remove the Fuel Surcharge on all Domestic Customer bills and place a cap of $0.65/kWh on the fuel surcharge for Commercial Customers. The Nevis Island Administration assumed the responsibility for the necessary subsidy to allow NEVLEC to recover the cost of fuel that would have been otherwise recovered by the Fuel Surcharge. Due to competing demands for funds and the volatility of fuel prices, the Fuel Surcharge can n...