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Pay-as-you-go energy being eyed by BEC
Pay-as-you-go energy being eyed by BEC
Minister of the Environment Earl Deveaux yesterday revealed that the government is looking at a new electricity smart-grid system that would transform the way electricity is purchased and supplied in The Bahamas.
"The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is looking at it, but it is relatively expensive to implement," Deveaux told The Nassau Guardian. "But the practice is widespread in the indust...
McDonald joins NAD executive team
McDonald joins NAD executive team
President & CEO of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), Stewart Steeves, today announced the appointment of Kevin McDonald to the position of vice president of maintenance & engineering, effective Jan 1, 2012.?
Phase two of LPIA project on target
Phase two of LPIA project on target
Phase two of the multimillion-dollar Lynden Pindling International Airport redevelopment project is about 36 percent completed and on track to meet its fall 2012 target date, according to Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) President and CEO Stewart Steeves.
"That means this time next year, all U.S. passengers will arrive and depart in brand new state-of-the-art facilities and international p...
GB Power Company statement on GBPA selection of auditors
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama
Island - As previously announced, the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC)
understands the decision of the GBPA (our regulators), to conduct an
audit of our meter reading and billing procedures. We are pleased that
the audit is moving forward and that this information will be made available
to customers. We look forward to providing Price Water House Coopers
with an...
Customs Seminars
Customs Seminars
The Bahamas Customs Department is pleased to announce the commencement of its Familiarisation Seminars of the Revised Customs Management Act 2011.
In keeping with ongoing modernisation efforts and following the recent training of Bahamas Customs' employees, the Department has identified the need for external training.
Counterfeit Crackdown Coming
Counterfeit Crackdown Coming
With the passage of the Customs Management Bill in the House of Assembly Thursday night, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has warned that there will be a national crackdown on the sale of counterfeits and pirated goods.
The new Customs legislation bolsters the power of the agency to seize
GB businessmen travel to Deep Water Cay
GB businessmen travel to Deep Water Cay
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - A group from Grand Bahama's business sector was hosted to a familiarization trip to Deep Water Cay over the weekend, which was not only aimed at spreading the word about the recently renovated cay, but to give the movers and shakers in the business sector an idea of what visitors could expect.
GBAC breaks ground for new FBO building
GBAC breaks ground for new FBO building
Gary Gilbert, CEO of Hutchinson Port Holdings Bahamas, owners of the Grand Bahama Airport Company, Freeport Container Port and Freeport Harbour Company, assisted by the Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Sen. The Honourable Vincent Vanderpool Wallace, broked ground for the 8000 sq. ft facility that will make ?Grand Bahama?s aviation future a whole lot brighter?.
Customs Department celebrates its 21st International Customs Day Long Service Awards Ceremony
Customs Department celebrates its 21st International Customs Day Long Service Awards Ceremony
The Bahamas Customs Department celebrates the 21st International Customs Day Long Service Awards Ceremony at Government House, Tuesday, January 26. The honourees served at the Department between 20 to 41 years.
Infrastructural Projects to Boost Grand Bahama and Abaco Economies
Furthering its commitment to modernize and expand the nation?s infrastructure while providing crucial employment during this period, the Government in conjunction with the National Insurance Board (NIB) has initiated the pre-qualification process for construction of government complexes on Grand Bahama and Abaco.