Electricity Cut offs escalate to P Rico !!!!

[BIG TONY]

Authorities have further clamped down on electical orders issued some time ago with P Rico's main commercial centre now affected. Following up orders to upgrade electical safety following last years burn out the electricity supply to phase 3 of of the centre has been dissconnected:-
http://www.grancanarianow.com/blog/?p=151

[chorlton]

Which bars/restaurants does this affect Tony? I presume its up round the Funny Boys, Buddys area.

[BIG TONY]

Well the temp generator was outside Scruffy's last year, so yes I'de say all that block, no doubt one of the locals we keep us informed !!

[ellababe]

hi there just got back today from pr all resturants most of shops ,scruffys ,harp bar, la fiesta ,m and ms,no electric last night sunspot,mersey,funny boys,venue they were ok,if im right i think the whole of the center is going off before the weekend may be wrong but like you say one of locals will let u know more

[chorlton]

Doesn't sound good news for the businesses. With people coming back saying how quiet the resort is not having any electric can't be helping business.

[Alan T]

Might not be as bad for businesses as staff/tourists getting electrocuted.

[redswanlady]

I was told that phase 3 in the CC has been turned off so as ella said all the end with scruffy's etc in has no electricity unless they bought a generator after the fire! Not good for business but as Alan say's good for safety!

[oor wullie]

It seems to me, everything over there works at a
snails pace.It looks like the authorities have
stepped in as there is a saftey issiue which
should have been sorted out in April.
How typical Spanish that what should have been a
temporary supply of power should drag on so long,
waiting for the main supply to be fixed.
Well done the authorites.As been said , the saftey
of the tourists comes first. If the place looks run
down then the traders have only themselves to blame.

[chorlton]

But is it like over here where the electric board would be responsible for sorting it out? Or the management company of the cc? In which case are the businesses (although maybe not entirely blameless) being penalised for something out of their control?

[redswanlady]

My understanding is that the bars/locales were told to do certain work and they havn't done so. The authorities have got no choice but to stop supply until this work is done else it could drag on for another year and then another. It is a shame that the people who have done the work have been punished as well.

[chorlton]

My understanding is that the bars/locales were told to do certain work and they havn't done so. The authorities have got no choice but to stop supply until this work is done else it could drag on for another year and then another. It is a shame that the people who have done the work have been punished as well.



Rite so even if they might be rented its the tenants rather than the landlords that have to sort it out. You are right though shame to punish them all - bet there are some choice words being used against those that haven't sorted theirs out!:banghead:

[big craig]

have any of the bars been closed because of this?a couple of my fav watering holes are in the 3rd phase.rumours and mms

[redswanlady]

M&M's has been closed last couple of days don't know about the others...

[MARCUS]

Hello!:blink: (¨look into my eyes viewers¨)
well i was driving back from work last night at about 23.00 and a lot of the bars were closed and in darkness.Nobody about,just the odd ¨stray cat¨ (a cool band) sniffing about for it´s next meal.............
Mr M x
:mellow:

[WELSHY1 KN1F]

it dont sound good:no: I wonder how soon they can get it sorted?? it will put people off going there......

[big craig]

do you reckon it will be fixed by sept?:sadguy:

[Tammie]

Manana Manana :)

[shelley]

do you reckon it will be fixed by sept?:sadguy:
i would like to think its fixed by august when my family and me go:blink:

[lafiestabar]

Phase 3 of the CC is out of electricity.

The problem isn't wiring within the bars etc it's a communidad thing, they were warned after the fire to get things up to scratch but as we have now found out they haven't!!

We have been closed for a few days and aren't allowed to hook up a generator!! Our electrics are all new but we have been told we will be breaking the law if we get a generator, although saying that there are a few places that have gone ahead anyway!

This is a huge blow at the start of what should be our summer trade, the general feeling amongst owners is anger and despair. We've been told that the electric should be back on by tuesday at the latest but after a hard winter a weekend with no income isn't what was needed!

Phase 1 and 4 have also been issued with warnings, but i would imagine that they are on it after seeing the outcome if ignored!

Lorraine

[Crossy]

Still here now, half the CC is closed abit rubbish, was quiet anyways tbh to i started eating and going out arounf the Europa. Here for another week so hopefullt things will improve...

[big craig]

spoke to mark the dj in rumours and they arent affected by it phew!:) :thumb:

[deisegirl]

HI THERE, ANYBODY GOT AN UPDATE ON THE BAR SITUATION???my friends are away this weekend and were wondering about it!!!:no:

[mary]

spoke to a bar owner today who was hoping that they would be switched on today - Friday, but then they said that yesterday!!

[lafiestabar]

Rumours have it that they are planning to turn off the whole center by Tuesday!!

No one really knows what's going on, all sorts of rumours flying around!

Just have to wait and see!

L

[min3chars]

the latest ive heard is the cc will lose its electicity in different phases some think for a couple of days at a time others think it may be a week

is the rimour true that a few places in phase 3 have been getting free electricity for nearly 2 years

[Geordiebloke]

I'm Going August ,hope This Is Sorted Or Im Cancelling My Holiday

[strommy]

Any update on this? we fly out tomorrow, and the kids are now old enough to go out on their own around the CC. Used to stay around the Europa mostly so was looking forward to getting out more.

[Crossy]

Its still off, nearlly 2 weeks now. Bit dissapointed really as it is literally half of the CC. The reps have no idea when its going to be back on. Rumours were last week, but obviously that has not happend. Well im back home tomorrow so dosent matter to me much now anyways.

Crossy

[martin norwich]

does this effect europa centre as we will be there in 2wks

[spellbound]

Hope this gets sorted soon we fly out on the 11th Aug and have always enjoyed our nights at the cc. Been looking so forward to our hols. Can some1 keep us updated as to what is happening plzzzzzzz

[big craig]

does this effect europa centre as we will be there in 2wks no its just some of the cc.so pickwicks extreeemz still going strong :have-fun:

[oor wullie]

I'm Going August ,hope This Is Sorted Or Im Cancelling My Holiday
No need to cancel you holiday..just go to the Europa Centre..

[lafiestabar]

Its still off, nearlly 2 weeks now. Bit dissapointed really as it is literally half of the CC. The reps have no idea when its going to be back on. Rumours were last week, but obviously that has not happend. Well im back home tomorrow so dosent matter to me much now anyways.

Crossy

Half the center!!!!

Phase 3 is one of the smaller phases!

Phase 1, 2 & 4 are all still up and running.

Plenty of bars and restaurants still open, so no need to cancel your holiday!

L

[oor wullie]

Check out the photos for wast week in the commerical Centre. Hardly looks like a crisis does it?????
http://www.puertorico-tonight.com/puerto-rico/en/gallery.php?td=30&gallery=1015#

[redswanlady]

Half the center!!!!

Phase 3 is one of the smaller phases!

Phase 1, 2 & 4 are all still up and running.

Plenty of bars and restaurants still open, so no need to cancel your holiday!

L

Well said Lafiesta I think everyone is worrying over nothing, a great deal of the cc is still open and hopefully the few that are shut will be be re opened soon.

[mary]

judging by the noise fom the cc and the state of some of the people wandering around in the early hours of the morning - they are all having a good time

[Geordiebloke]

cheers guys

dont fly out until the 27th aug so hopefully will be sorted:)

[mary]

Translated from Canarias 7 about a meeting on the 26th about the electricity problems in the PR CC
The communidad of the third phase of the commercial center of Puerto Rico, that havent had electricity since 3 of July, are going to warm up the summer of the South with public manifestations if the Council of Industry does not authorize a provisional enlistment of energy within the next week to them. The representatives of the 130 premises, went to Motor Grande, and from there they walked quietly to the commercial facilities. Here they received the visit of the mayor, Francisco González, whom they asked to solve the problem as soon as possible. Meanwhile, eletrical technicians will try to convince the female leader of the section of the Main directorate of Industry and Energy, Aída Segara Sanchez, that given the advanced state of works she authorizes the provisional enlistment of the electricity. She is more concerned about the fire risk. If this is sorted out, then they think that there will be no problems in authorizing the replacement of the electrical provision. In any case, the last word has Aída Segara.

[BIG TONY]

I spoke with Stevie and Phil from the Harp down at Pio Pio on Sunday and they told me they should be back on as stated above. It has cost the bar a five figure sum to upgrade and get their electricity certificate. We really missed the great fun in there during our recent visit.

[barnstyke]

Hola

What’s the latest with the power cuts on phase 3, have they set a date yet. Hoping to visit our friends at the M&M’s bar :thumb: again this year.

Thanks Daz.:)

[big jim]

most the bars were open again tonite very quite up there

[BIG TONY]

After 6 weeks without electricity sections of the main commercial centre in P. Rico are now threatend with even more cut off's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.grancanarianow.com/blog/

[oor wullie]

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No one knows whats going on...The Traders are in the dark!

[rab_c.]

:sadguy: :sadguy:
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No one knows whats going on...The Traders are in the dark!


excuse the pun ............but worse still the tourists are walking blind.
looking more and more like puerto rico is a place to avoid under present circumstances.
not a nice thing to say and its very hurtful saying it
rab_c.

[shelley]

hope its not as bad as it sounds for the people going out there who enjoy the c.c :blink:
lets hope they get it sorted soon as people tend to remember these things and avoid the holiday places because of it, i love p.r and would hate to thing it would suffer because of whats happening in the c.c :sadguy:

[MILLIEANMOLLY]

hi, well why dont they sort there electric out like they were told because it will spoil peoples holidays and will defo put people off from going there am going at christmas and hope its sorted by then ive waited a year for this holiday and hope nothing spoils it for us its disgracefull get it sorted !!!!!!!!!!!!!:sadguy:

[colinb]

I know a lot of tourists go to the CC, but as it has been said many times before, there is a lot more to PR than that. Passarella, Agua de Perra, Amadores and the family friendly Europa Centre. We are just back after 3 weeks there and didn't feel the need to go anywhere near the CC. Don't worry, you can still have a great time without the CC.

[redswanlady]

There have been inspections in all of the CC over the last few weeks for a great number of bars, the rumour that phase 2 was being turned off was mentioned but as of yet it is simply that a rumour. Everyone concerned just has to wait and see, as Colin says there are a number of other CC's and I cant see how it will "ruin" holiday's if a handful of bars are closed at your time of visiting! I think many of the bars wish they could just "get is sorted" but unfortunately it doesn't work like that.

[daz]

Hi folks im just after reading your threads and am kinda getting worried now as im heading over this weekend for 2 wks is there many bars/restaurants without electricity in the CC and which ones are without it??

[redswanlady]

Hi folks im just after reading your threads and am kinda getting worried now as im heading over this weekend for 2 wks is there many bars/restaurants without electricity in the CC and which ones are without it??

As we keep saying it is only phase 3 which is turned off ALL of the other phases are open and operating as normal.

[WELSHY1 KN1F]

Well its a big shame there are a few problems over there at the moment ..they should sort it all out.I went to Crete in july and usually go to PR in sept but for a change we are now going back to Crete,I will miss PR and the lovely folk that work/live there,and I will miss my pasty from Ma Bakers but we will return in the new year lets hope everything will be sorted then and while they are sorting things out how about getting rid of the black guys selling well lets just say stuff :( which they should not be ,it would be a far better place without them....:thumb:

[big jim]

last nite all the walkways were lite up rab as you said it was not safe walkin round in the dark if we were in the uk there would be loads of claims going in for all the trips and falls down those dark stairways.

[sturae229]

so are all the bars in the CC shut then?? how long is this gna last for??

[mary]

No not all the bars are shut in the CC. The CC is made up of 4 blocks and one block is closed- The front two blocks are open. Coming from McD's all the usual places are still alive and kicking. And round the other end, the quieter bars are open

[daz]

Would The Shamrock and Scruffy Murphys still be open??

[BIG TONY]

Unfortunately both these venues are in the phase that is closed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sprog]

Hi All

Will be arriving in PR on Saturday and have been following this thread about the Electric in the CC. There are only a couple of bars and Restaurants that we would go to in the CC, I cant work out which phase they are in so I'm hoping someone could tell me.

can anyone tell me about La Fiesta, Snoopys, Tiegro Negro and bora bora.

These are the main places we go in the CC and would love to know if they are still open at the Mo.

[Sunshine girl]

Does anyone know if repair work has been started?...or is it manana again

[spellbound]

Hi All

Will be arriving in PR on Saturday and have been following this thread about the Electric in the CC. There are only a couple of bars and Restaurants that we would go to in the CC, I cant work out which phase they are in so I'm hoping someone could tell me.

can anyone tell me about La Fiesta, Snoopys, Tiegro Negro and bora bora.

These are the main places we go in the CC and would love to know if they are still open at the Mo.

I returned home from PR sun morning and the electric problem didn't affect our holiday 1 bit. Like every1 says there are still loads of bars that are open. La Fiesta was closed but both snoopys and bora bora were both very much open. A holiday is what you make it and at least you try out other places if the usual 1's you visit are closed. So therefore you'll still have a great hol like we did. Just booked to return again next aug.

[irisheyes]

can anyone tell me if some of the bars are still closed in C.C. or has the problem been sorted

[big jim]

yep phaze 3 is still shut the bars closed r scruffys the harp m an ms and la fiesta to name a few

[kerry81]

m&ms etc were still closed last night when my mam & dad got there. top end of the centre still open tho! (oasis etc)

[santino]

any news on the bars opening?
been a long time now!!!!!!

[kenzo]

Does any one have any updates on the electricity cuts?

[big jim]

all still shut i dont think anybody knows when the power will be on

[Shytot]

Has anyone got any further updates on this subject please.

[redswanlady]

All we know is it is still off, there are rumours that is is going back on this week but who knows??

[thewrinklyrider]

Good Afternoon. Can anyone tell me, is M&M`s open? is the power back on at the top of the shopping complex? We get there on Monday 17th Sept for a couple of weeks in Puerto Calma ( round the corner in the next valley) and we always use M&M`s and Sinatras. ( Rocky`s is super as well.)Some one on here this morning told us that the power is off at the top and that Sinatras were closed. If this is the case, where is the next best place to get a cheap drink and see some of the expats?? Where do they all go? Tiffany`s?
We will be in Tiffany`s when the rugby is on I bet.
See you there??
thewrinklyrider

[big jim]

m and m is still closed the power is still off sinatras is still open see you in tiffs

[Little Pet]

Hi there, I have been reading about the electricity cut offs in P Rico and was wondering if there is any more news? I am going to P Rico soon for the second time and would like to know if the restaurant next to the Highlander bar is affected as we really liked it there last time round. I also wanted to know how much of the centre was shut down? Many thanks.

:thumb:

[mary]

only a very small part of the centre is shut. Highlander is still open

[rab_c.]

seems that phase three is almost ready for power restoral!!!!!!!!!!!!! but now seems that pase one is next on the agenda but then this is all local gossip at the moment.
rab_c.

[redswanlady]

The latest is that phase 3 will be turned back on, on monday...but we have been told that for 3 weeks.. manana manana

[BIG TONY]

Well looks as if phase three of the centre will finally get it's power supply back. Bad news is Phase four is set to lose theirs !!!!!!
http://www.grancanarianow.com/blog/

[Bryan]

Well looks as if phase three of the centre will finally get it's power supply back. Bad news is Phase four is set to lose theirs !!!!!!
http://www.grancanarianow.com/blog/

Which part is Phase Four.

Which Phase is Las Vagas Steak House in, anybody know?

Bryan and Chris

[big jim]

half the power is on again la fiesta was open last nite and m an m's was too

[big craig]

half the power is on again la fiesta was open last nite and m an m's was too typical mms opened back up on the day i was going home.:no: phase4 still had its power when i left,so heres hoping it stays on

[Sunshine girl]

Harp Bar and Shamrock Bar were open on Saturday night ...just as we were leaving to come home!! Signs of movement in other establishments

[redswanlady]

Ive just driven past and phase 3 is back on but some of the bars are still closed and phase 4 simply had a glitch and is back on now.

[BIG TONY]

Seems a bit coincidental that the Brit/Irish season draws to an end, and then they get their power back. After all some of the most popular Irish bars are within phase three. Bloody mindedness is my opinion. Would this really have happened if these were Canarian bars up in the North of the island, I think not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[big jim]

the latest tonite is all bars and shops gettin a notice tomorrow and if there not up to scratch the whole centre will be shut in 15 days

[Sunshine girl]

was speaking to a Danish resident on Friday and she said that the Canarian Authorities were trying to discourage British/Irish tourists in favour of Skandis as they are seen to spend more

[rab_c.]

was speaking to a Danish resident on Friday and she said that the Canarian Authorities were trying to discourage British/Irish tourists in favour of Skandis as they are seen to spend more

that is totally laughable spend more where? they are normally tucked up in bed by 9ish everytime we have been there in winter but!!! then a few brit residents have said the same to us in reverse.
the way the canaries is going at the moment they will welcome any tourists available.
rab_c.

[mary]

heard today that 80 % of the irish used to go to PDI. Their main travel agents have moved across to Puerto Rico for this winter.

Scandis demand different things to brits or irish or even Scottish! As Rab said, scandis like a good meal but dont tend to drink late at night.

[Sunshine girl]

that is totally laughable spend more where? they are normally tucked up in bed by 9ish everytime we have been there in winter but!!! then a few brit residents have said the same to us in reverse.
the way the canaries is going at the moment they will welcome any tourists available.
rab_c.[/quote]

I agree with you Rab..I always thought Skandis shopped in supermarket, cooked in apartments and drank their own drink on the balcony...Not much of a holiday

[Shytot]

You will all be pleased to know that most of Phase 3 is back up and running,
well it was on Monday night.

[0151.peter]

Hi there

first go at this so hop its ok, been listening with great interest to the news about the C.C, is Churchills OK now that the electricity problem appears to be sorted.

Our favorite place to eat in the whole world and become well known to the staff, Alan and his family, etc:thumb:


Thanks

Peter

[BIG TONY]

Churchill's has ceased trading, don't know if it was a direct result of being without electricity for over 3 months ???

[0151.peter]

Gutted!!:sadguy:

My kids love that place, me too, those T-Bones!! The service and whole experience was the best.

If anyone knows any of the staff or owners any info on what they are planning, possibly other premises? any info would be appreicated.

thanks

[rab_c.]

Churchill's has ceased trading, don't know if it was a direct result of being without electricity for over 3 months ???

rumour when we were over was that the highlander had taken over larger premises in phase three possibly churchills to compete with rumours bar hmmm.
time will tell.
rab_c.

[redswanlady]

Nope highlander is going into what was the clansman up in phase 4....nearly Rab LOL

[Sunshine girl]

Churchill's has ceased trading, don't know if it was a direct result of being without electricity for over 3 months ???
We were told the owner was thinking of retiring anyway and this just decided for him but that he owns the building and is leasing it out. Could just be a story but what I was told when in PR

[rab_c.]

Nope highlander is going into what was the clansman up in phase 4....nearly Rab LOL



thank you lou its great that I can be confucious now and again:banghead:
rab_c.

[bobbys]

I think the Highlander is taking over the Clansman premises and La Caribe is going to knock thru into Highlander.

[redswanlady]

I think the Highlander is taking over the Clansman premises and La Caribe is going to knock thru into Highlander.

I just said that Bobby!!!!

[rab_c.]

I think the Highlander is taking over the Clansman premises and La Caribe is going to knock thru into Highlander.

as lou says she just said that lol
rab_c.

[K T]

Nope highlander is going into what was the clansman up in phase 4....nearly Rab LOL


Yeah....I was told that by the guy who picked me up at the airport in June

[big jim]

the highlander is also takeing over the mapfri office next door to the clansman so it will be 3 units and a terrace should make a diffrance to trade up in euro alley

[rab_c.]

the highlander is also takeing over the mapfri office next door to the clansman so it will be 3 units and a terrace should make a diffrance to trade up in euro alley

yes guess it will make a difference but will they bring their prices in to line with the other establishments. cause if they keep the high prices the other bars will reap the rewards.
rab_c.

[MacTaliy]

Hmn, not quite sure how that' one will work out Rab, Highlander have such a following over many years, and they run a great wee bar, it's time they upgraded to a bigger bar ,they're rammed on matchdays....and , in many ways to a better spot. Wish them all the best, and have much respect for them,they've traded for years, not ones who set up with bright ideas but find it's harder than it looks and can only just last for a wee while.
They're sensible folk who know what they're doing, will decide wisely and I've no doubt do even better.
(sorry off topic.....I've just realized it's electricity cuts thread, sorry!...... but I'm very sure they have an electricity box!!!)

[Little Pet]

Hi I have been following this story as I am going to P Rico soon, in a previous post I asked if El Caribe (next to Highlander) restaurant is still open as we really enjoyed it there last visit, a friend of mine has just come back and said it was closed. I have just read now that they are knocking through to the highlander is this correct or have I just read it wrong? Does anyone know what is happening with this place? Many thanks.:thankyou:

[big jim]

little pet el caribe is still open but changed hands a few weeks back

[rab_c.]

it was very busy a few weeks ago when we were over and it was a shame because customers could not enjoy their dinner for the crowds hanging about outside watching the footy and roaring and shouting at the highlander bar next door. waiters were fighting a losing battle trying to keep a path through to their bit past the highlander.....................mind you it was the scotland france game lol.
anyway good luck to the new owners as it is a little hidden at the moment but once they take over the highlander it will be well seen.
rab_c.

[Little Pet]

Great thank you for the information, can't wait for my Holiday now!!!:thumb:

[deisegirl]

hi, i heard that all bars in centre were :no: given 10 days to upgrade or the authorities ar going to close the whole centre down , anyone know if that,s true or rumours.
going back over in 3 weeks and hope all is back as it should be
EVERYWHERE OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HandyMan]

Just got back...there a few bars / restuarants / souvenier shops with no electric . They are the ones that have NO electrical safety certificates , and have been cut off for everyones benefit !...Some of the "junk" shops are continuing to trade using battery / candle lighting . The sensible ones are having re-wires ( there is 14 electricians billitted at our apartment block alone ) . ALL the responsible owners have had thier certs done , and repairs carried out as necessary , so there should be no escalation .

A thought...if an owner cant be bothered to make sure there staff and customers are safe...would you want to be in there establishment?

[Holly Dayze]

Thanks for the updates. I've been watching this thread with interest, as it's not long till I go to PR for my first holiday in several years. I would have been disappointed had the whole CC been closed down. But you're right Handyman... I wouldn't want to be in an establishment that can't be bothered to ensure safety.

[big craig]

it was very busy a few weeks ago when we were over and it was a shame because customers could not enjoy their dinner for the crowds hanging about outside watching the footy and roaring and shouting at the highlander bar next door. waiters were fighting a losing battle trying to keep a path through to their bit past the highlander.....................mind you it was the scotland france game lol.
anyway good luck to the new owners as it is a little hidden at the moment but once they take over the highlander it will be well seen.
rab_c. the wee highlander closes its doors on wed night after the scotland game.with the new highlander opening on the 2nd nov.

[Dee]

Are things back to normal with the elecricity. Friends who have booked holidays are concerened about their favourite watering holes being open for buisness.

[big jim]

all the watering holes are open just a few shops still closed have fun

[Dee]

Thats great. They will be glad to here that good news.:)

[big jim]

phaze 4 have just all had notice about there electric this could be the next bit to close lets hope for the bar owners sakes it does not happen. (it gets me that you only rent the unit but you have to pay to keep it all in order saftey wise surely the electrics should be down to the landlord)

[big jim]

the bars i now who have been told this are sun spot mersey hooters and oasis not sure about harrys buddys bears den trotters si senior or buddys as i dont goin then anybody else heard anything

[mary]

I heard today that everyone has learnt by the problems and hassles from the previous shut down. So things will be (or should) more organised this time with everything being done in 2 weeks and in short blocks.