{"id":349013,"date":"2025-09-20T13:43:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T17:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=349013"},"modified":"2025-09-20T13:44:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T17:44:23","slug":"unexpected-power-outages-currently-being-investigated-by-domlec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/unexpected-power-outages-currently-being-investigated-by-domlec\/","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected power outages currently being investigated by DOMLEC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-311611\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DOMLEC-load-shedding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DOMLEC-load-shedding.jpg 604w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DOMLEC-load-shedding-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>DOMLEC is currently investigating a fault on the Sugar Loaf East Feeder, following unexpected, widespread power outages on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The Sugar Loaf Feeder supplies the affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, customers are advised to stay tuned for updates regarding the restoration time.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the company expressed apologies to customers in the following communities for the unplanned service interruption:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Bourne<br \/>\n&#8211; Dos D\u2019Ane<br \/>\n&#8211; Belmanier<br \/>\n&#8211; Paix Bouche<br \/>\n&#8211; Moore Park<br \/>\n&#8211; Providence<br \/>\n&#8211; Blenheim<br \/>\n&#8211; Thibaud<br \/>\n&#8211; Gommier<br \/>\n&#8211; Vieille Case<br \/>\n&#8211; Peinville<br \/>\n&#8211; Lahaut<br \/>\n&#8211; Delaforde<br \/>\n&#8211; Bense<br \/>\n&#8211; Anse Soldat<br \/>\n&#8211; Anse Du Maie<br \/>\n&#8211; Hampstead<br \/>\n&#8211; Savanne Paille<br \/>\n&#8211; Wind Blow<br \/>\n&#8211; Calibishie<br \/>\n&#8211; Calibishie Ridge<br \/>\n&#8211; Balizier (Vieille Case)<br \/>\n&#8211; Point Baptiste<br \/>\n&#8211; Dubuc<br \/>\n&#8211; Hodges<br \/>\n&#8211; Small Farm<br \/>\n&#8211; Woodford Hill<br \/>\n&#8211; Crompton Point<br \/>\n&#8211; Temple<br \/>\n&#8211; Eden Road<br \/>\n&#8211; Wesley<br \/>\n&#8211; Poor Man\u2019s Corner<br \/>\n&#8211; Edens Gap<br \/>\n&#8211; Joe Burton<br \/>\n&#8211; Londonderry<br \/>\n&#8211; Sunshine Village<br \/>\n&#8211; Six Acres<br \/>\n&#8211; Melville Hall<br \/>\n&#8211; New Castle<br \/>\n&#8211; Marigot<br \/>\n&#8211; Rose Hill<br \/>\n&#8211; North End<br \/>\n&#8211; Tilson Gap<br \/>\n&#8211; Hunts Road<br \/>\n&#8211; Monkey Hill<br \/>\n&#8211; Weirs Marigot<br \/>\n&#8211; Fine Grass<br \/>\n&#8211; Cayen en Bouc<br \/>\n&#8211; Marigot Highway<br \/>\n&#8211; Over Gutter<br \/>\n&#8211; Terre Plant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DOMLEC is currently investigating a fault on the Sugar Loaf East Feeder, following unexpected, widespread power outages on Saturday, September 20, 2025. 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