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Miller: Look at the big picture on Baha Mar

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said people must “look at the big picture” with Baha Mar, concentrating on getting the resort open rather than on the developer’s failure to pay its hefty electricity fees.

More engine failures leave island out of power

ENGINE failures at both the Blue Hills and Clifton Pier power stations caused an island-wide power outage across New Providence yesterday afternoon, according to Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller.

Miller warns BEC troubles will bring a long hot summer

CHAIRMAN Leslie Miller said Bahamians are in for a “long, hot, rough” summer as the Bahamas Electricity Corporation continues to experience challenges with generators at its two power plants.

Miller: BEC customers may see cost reduction in July bill

CUSTOMERS may see a cost reduction in their electricity bill in July, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller confirmed yesterday.

BEC union call to fire Miller

UNLESS the government immediately fires Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union will not support BEC’s restructuring process, BEWU President Paul Maynard said yesterday.

BEC power station fire causes major outage

A "fire in the trenches" at the Blue Hills power station caused a massive power outage across New Providence on Friday afternoon, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) chairman Leslie Miller has confirmed. And he warned customers to expect disruption in supply until Sunday.

'Ignorant' Miller apologises for Junkanoo Carnival remarks

TALL PINES MP Leslie Miller has apologised for his "ignorant" remarks regarding the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

Miller to sue BEC union chief

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller has moved forward with a lawsuit against President of the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union Paul Maynard for defamation and libel. Court documents will be filed tomorrow or at the latest next Tuesday, according lawyer Owen Wells, who represents Mr Miller.

‘If you want to cut waste, cut union benefits’

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller said yesterday if the government was “serious” about “stopping wastage” in the public sector it would start by cutting back on union benefits.

PLP MP's concern over 'contentious' parts of Gaming Bill

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller is sounding the alarm over “contentious parts” of the soon to be tabled Gaming Bill, adding that he will adamantly oppose elements of the Bill that favour foreigners over Bahamians.

Disconnection threat is contradicted by BEC chief

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday contradicted a statement sent by the company warning customers with overdue balances to pay their outstanding bills by tomorrow or be disconnected.

Miller says BEC customers threaten to sue over leaks

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday said the corporation now faces threats of legal action following leaks of information concerning large sums of money owed by high-profile customers.

Miller has no concerns over probe into $100,000 payment

LESLIE Miller, Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive chairman, says he has no concerns about the Financial Intelligence Unit probe into the way his family paid the money it owed BEC.

Miller says latest BEC claim is a lie

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday that an image of an outstanding electricity bill in his name that was circulating on the Internet yesterday was “manufactured”.

BEC chief denies claim of stolen electricity

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday denied “assisting anyone in getting free electricity” and facilitating illegal hookups at his Summer Winds Plaza Complex.

Millers paid off part of BEC bill with $100,000 cash - but that’s against rules

TWO Bahamas Electricity Corporation cashiers were questioned by management yesterday after they allegedly accepted $100,000 in cash towards paying off the electricity bill arrears for BEC Chairman Leslie Miller’s family-owned business.

Miller’s family pays off $100,000 of BEC bill - and he says he won’t resign

THE daughters of Bahamas Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller paid $100,000 on the electricity bill for their family-owned business yesterday, Mr Miller told The Tribune.

FNM hits out at Miller over unpaid BEC bill of $239,000

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said he has “no idea” what Prime Minister Perry Christie was thinking when he appointed Leslie Miller as executive chairman of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation in view of Mr Miller’s reported admission that he owes the corporation nearly a quarter of a million dollars in outstanding electricity bills.

MILLER BRANDS BEC UNION LEADERS AS ‘BLOOD SUCKERS’

UNION leaders who represent employees at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation are “blood suckers” who are only worried about filling their pockets, even if it comes at the cost of the Bahamian people, the company’s Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday.

Miller on power cuts: Sometimes things just happen

BEC CHAIRMAN Leslie Miller yesterday blamed the recent power outages throughout New Providence on “engine trips” at both the Clifton Pier and Baillou Hills Power Station.

Miller to crack down on overtime in Family Islands

BEC Chairman Leslie Miller said the corporation will move to crack down on abuse of overtime at facilities in the Family Islands as it makes substantial progress to reduce electricity costs.

BEC workers 'held hostage' at home they were disconnecting

TWO BEC women workers were held hostage and threatened with death by a group of men when they attempted to disconnect service at a Pinewood Gardens home.

Crisis Centre speaks out over lack of rebuke for Miller

THE Bahamas Crisis Centre yesterday criticised parliamentarians for making “a mockery of domestic violence” following comments by Leslie Miller in the House of Assembly.

Miller says he was joking over abuse of women

LESLIE Miller, Tall Pines MP insisted yesterday that “I have never abused a woman in my entire life”. He claimed that his comments in Parliament last week were spoken in “jest”.

Miller opposes plan for BEC

BEC CHAIRMAN Leslie Miller yesterday criticised the government’s plan to privatise the Bahamas Electricity Corporation and split it into two new separate entities – a plan he said is not in the best interest of the Bahamian people.

Recent BEC outages blamed on malfunctioning engine

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Chairman Leslie Miller dispelled concerns that recent power outages in various areas of New Providence were a result of load shedding.

BEC bonuses will be paid

BEC CHAIRMAN Leslie Miller said yesterday the Corporation has decided to give employees their Christmas bonuses on one condition – they will receive no other bonus until the company is out of debt.

Miller: I should report union leader to Commissioner of Police

UNION boss Stephano Greene’s assertion that BEC workers will turn to robbery if they do not get their Christmas bonuses was labelled “unfortunate and callous” by BEC chairman Leslie Miller.

Online poll voters back Miller in benefits row

Voters in The Tribune poll have backed BEC chairman Leslie Miller in the row over benefits.

Miller: I'll fire union leader if strike action is taken

UNION president Stephano Green was warned that he will be fired from BEC if he insults chairman Leslie Miller one more time if strike action is initiated by union members.

‘Grave’ warning to BEC unions

BEC Chairman Leslie Miller warned union members there would be grave repercussions if workers acted on threats to disrupt operations at the corporation.

Miller says union is ‘greedy’

BEC chairman Leslie Miller yesterday blasted union efforts to block benefit cuts as selfish and greedy given the corporation’s economic turmoil.

Union steps up row with Miller

TAKING their continuing war of words to another level, the Bahamas Electrical Workers Union has threatened to start representing employees of BEC chairman Leslie Miller’s private businesses – forcing Mr Miller to deal with the BEWU in order to make his own living.

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