1. What is your understanding of the Rate Reduction Bond? What is the purpose behind the Bond? Why is it referred to as a rate reduction bond?
2. What is the relevance/importance of having the bonds rated by international agency, i.e. Standard and Poor’s, Fitch and or Moody’s? What is the significance, if any, of a favorable rating by one or more of these rating agencies?
3. What are your thoughts based on your own research/analysis, of the approach taken by the Government of The Bahamas to improving the efficiency of the corporation through this, i.e. Bond Placement, and other measures to improve the efficiency of the corporation?
4. Based on your analysis, what are your general thoughts on the 15% increase in electricity bills?
5. What impact, if any, will the increase have for the following entities:
a. Consumers
b. Business community
c. General economy of The Bahamas
6. What recommendations, if any, will you provide to the Government of The Bahamas based on your research as it relates to this topic?