Environment

Bahamas Living Conditions Survey Begins Monday
February 07, 2013
Department of Statistics Director Kelsie Dorsett yesterday said the department will spend the next two months on the ground conducting the 2013 Bahamas Living Conditions Survey (BLCS), which will reveal the national poverty rate.

read more »
Castrol Quote of the day : February 6th , 2013
February 06, 2013
Castrol Quote of the day : February 6th , 2013 Castrol Quote of the day : February 6th , 2013

"Addressing your car issues while you unwind...." The Castrol Car Care Minute" on NB12 at 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 p.m.

Tip brought to you by Bay Street Garage. Visit our listing page on BahamasLocal.com

read more »
Castrol Quote of the day : February 5th , 2013
February 05, 2013
Castrol Quote of the day : February 5th , 2013 Castrol Quote of the day : February 5th , 2013

"HEY...WE CAN HELP!" Visit our Bay Street Garage facebook page or send your mechanical & car concerns to castrolbahamas@gmail.com

Tip brought to you by Bay Street Garage. Visit our listing page on BahamasLocal.com

read more »
Castrol Quote of the day : February 4th , 2013
February 04, 2013
Castrol Quote of the day : February 4th , 2013 Castrol Quote of the day : February 4th , 2013

"Gears oils, brake fluids , transmission fluids , outboard diesel and gasoline engine motor oils - CASTROL LUBRICATES THE BAHAMAS"

Tip brought to you by Bay Street Garage. Visit our listing page on BahamasLocal.com.

read more »
Atlantic,Paradise Island Successfully Tags and Releases It's Sixth Manta Ray
January 24, 2013
Atlantic,Paradise Island Successfully Tags and Releases It's Sixth Manta Ray PARADISE ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS (January 24, 2013) – Today at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas, a team of 28 marine aquarists, divers and veterinarian team completed the transfer of a 1110-pound manta ray from the resort’s 2.7 million-gallon marine habitat back into the Atlantic Ocean as part of their renowned release and research program. This move marks the sixth successful manta ray release for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited resort, whose marine husbandry practices and research have contributed greatly to the acquisition of data on this species of which little is known. Poseidon was measured at a final wingspan of over 13-feet, with a mouth opening of 22 inches.

read more »
Ministry of Transport and Aviation issues statement on oil spill in Freeport Harbour
January 22, 2013
On Sunday 20 January 2013, at approximately 5:06 am, the MT “Butterfly” was moored at BORCO’s Jetty No. 8 receiving bunker (diesel fuel) from the bunker barge “Smit Inesita”, when sometime thereafter oil was discharged into the marine environment. The discharge fell into the water between the tanker and the barge. It was reported that approximately 210 gallons of diesel oil was discharged into the water.

read more »
Art For The Parks Abaco Event - January 25 - 27
January 21, 2013
Art for the Parks Abaco is in support of the National Parks of Abaco and will take place over three days: Friday, 25th January, 6pm - 9pm;  Saturday, 26th January, 10am - 6pm; and Sunday, 27th January, 11am - 3pm.

read more »
Ministry Of Transport And Aviation Reports Of Oil Spill In Freeport
January 21, 2013
Freeport, Grand Bahama -- On Sunday 20 January 2013, at approximately 5:06 am, the MT "Butterfly" was moored at BORCO's Jetty No. 8 receiving bunker (diesel fuel) from the bunker barge "Smit Inesita", when sometime thereafter oil was discharged into the marine environment.

read more »
Report of Oil Spill In Freeport Grand Bahama
January 21, 2013
YESTERDAY THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING WAS INFORMED OF AN OIL SPILL IN FREEPORT HARBOUR DUE TO AN INCIDENT INVOLVING AN OVERFLOW OF LIGHT DIESSEL FROM BUNKER BARGE, “SMIT INESITA” TO THE MT “BUTTERFLY” JUST BEFORE SUNRISE. THE MINISTRY IS INFORMED THAT ONCE THE OVERFLOW WAS NOTICED, THE MT BUTTERFLY SHUT DOWN THE OPERATION A HALF HOUR INTO THE OPERATION.

read more »
Report Of Oil Spill In Freeport, Grand Bahama - Statement By Bahamas Minister Of The Environment
January 21, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a press statement by the Hon. Kenred Dorsett, MP, Minister of the Environment & Housing regarding a reported oil spill off Grand Bahama Island: Yesterday the Ministry of Environment and
Housing was informed of an oil spill in Freeport Harbour due to an
incident involving an overflow of light diesel from bunker barge, "Smit
Inesita" to the Mt "Butterfly" just before sunrise.

read more »
Oil Spill Statement By Bahamas Ministry Of Transport Aviation
January 21, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - The following is a Statement by the Ministry of Transport and Aviation on the oil spill in Freeport Harbour: On Sunday 20 January 2013,  at approximately 5:06 am, the MT "Butterfly" was moored at BORCO's Jetty No. 8 receiving bunker (diesel fuel) from the bunker barge "Smit Inesita", when sometime thereafter oil was discharged into the marine environment. The discharge fell into the water between the tanker and the barge.

read more »
Another Oil Spill Impacts Grand Bahama
January 21, 2013
Minister of the Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett confirmed yesterday that an oil spill occurred off the Bahamas Oil Refining Company (BORCO) in Freeport Harbor, Grand Bahama.

read more »
Castrol Quote of The Day: January 21st
January 21, 2013
Castrol Quote of The Day: January 21st Castrol Quote of The Day: January 21st

"YOU ASKED FOR IT.... SO ASK US !!" Go to our Bay street Garage facebook page or send your mechanical & car concerns to castrolbahamas@gmail.com.

Tip brought to you by Bay Street Garage. Visit our listing page on BahamasLocal.com.

read more »
Successful 13th Annual Bird Count held in Grand Bahama
January 20, 2013
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is conducted in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and the Bahamas by over 500,000 birding enthusiasts. Birds are counted in the same areas each year for one day from sunrise to sunset during the months of December and January.

read more »
Salvage Company Reports Oil Spill in Bahamas
January 20, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas (AP) Crews are trying to contain roughly 1,000 gallons (3,785 liters) of oil that spilled into the Atlantic off the northernmost island in the Bahamas, according to the owner of a salvage company in the archipelago. Raymond Darville of Overseas Marine Group Ltd. said the spill occurred early Sunday near an oil and gas storage facility in Freeport Harbor on Grand Bahama island.

read more »
Castrol Quote of The Day: January 19th
January 19, 2013
Castrol Quote of The Day: January 19th Castrol Quote of The Day: January 19th

"Castrol GXT 20W50 offers 5 times less wear than most demanding API SM specification."

Tip brought to you by Bay Street Garage. Visit our listing page on BahamasLocal.com.

read more »
Rhonda's Run for the Environment Raises Awareness in Abaco
January 18, 2013
ABACO, Bahamas - On Saturday January 12, Rhonda Claridge made history by running the length of Abaco from Crown Haven in the north to Sandy Point in the south (roughly 120 miles) to raise awareness of the plight of disappearing coral reefs and to raise funds for Abaco's conservation organization Friends of the Environment.

read more »
This Saturday on ArtOvation: Andre Chappelle
January 18, 2013
Nassau, Bahamas - ArtOvation with TaDa is a weekly one-hour radio show of one-on-one interviews with the brightest personalities in arts, entertainment and innovation! Tune in to ArtOvation on Star 106.5 FM Saturdays at 8am EST or online via www.star106fm.com.

read more »
Moxey-Ingraham: No involvement of web shop owners in campaign
January 17, 2013
'Vote Yes' Bahamas lead spokesperson Theresa Moxey-Ingraham said web shop owners do not intend to involve themselves personally in the campaign for the legalization of gaming, as they want less focus on the personalities and more focus on the issue.

read more »
Castrol Quote of The Day: January 17th
January 17, 2013
Castrol Quote of The Day: January 17th Castrol Quote of The Day: January 17th

"See that ugly, crusty build up on your engine if you're using an inferior brand just to save a few pennies! Go with castrol"

Tip brought to you by Bay Street Garage. Visit our listing page on BahamasLocal.com

read more »
Go to page :
«45678910111213»