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October 25, 2023
'Remediation work has begun' at a BPL diesel spill in Nicholls Town, Andros
BAHAMAS Power and Light executives said they are addressing a diesel spill that happened at a Nicholls Town, North Andros power station nearly two years ago and has yet to be remediated.
August 29, 2023
DEPP are reviewing BPL document regarding diesel spill in Andros last year
DEPARTMENT of Environmental Planning and Protection officials are reviewing Bahamas Power & Light's documents concerning a diesel spill at its north Andros power station last year.
Lawsuit claims serious health risks from diesel
August 15, 2023
Lawsuit claims serious health risks from diesel
A LAWSUIT accuses Bahamas Power and Light of failing to inform the public about the "serious health risks" associated with a diesel spill that has contaminated the groundwater in an area of Nicholls Town, North Andros.
Diesel on hold waiting for govt response
May 25, 2023
Diesel on hold waiting for govt response
THE government has not contacted petroleum retailers since many stopped selling diesel, Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association president Raymond Jones said yesterday.
May 25, 2023
Some retailers resume selling diesel, though govt refuses to budge
While President of the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) Raymond Jones said yesterday that retailers will continue to refuse to sell diesel at their stations until the government addresses their issues, some operators reported yesterday that they have resumed selling diesel. "We pulled off this morning, mainly because I think our president realized that we ...
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May 24, 2023
Drivers search for alternative diesel sources as action continues
Some truck drivers have had to find alternative diesel sources, but bus drivers - and other drivers who operate smaller diesel vehicles and who rely primarily on the service stations for refueling - have become especially worried as many operators on New Providence continue to refuse to sell diesel as they press the government to raise their ...
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May 23, 2023
No diesel as retailers 'run out of fuel' waiting on margin help
HIGH fuel costs and the government's failure to address margin concerns prompted some petroleum retailers to stop selling diesel yesterday, according to Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association President Raymond Jones.
May 23, 2023
Tough day for some drivers who need diesel to make a living
Some truck and bus drivers as well as drivers of other vehicles that rely on diesel scrambled to find fuel on Monday as several service stations on New Providence refused to sell diesel.
Diesel sales stop at some stations
May 23, 2023
Diesel sales stop at some stations
After repeatedly promising to take "decisive action" to cut operating costs, some petroleum retailers on New Providence stopped selling diesel yesterday, leaving the drivers of vehicles that use the fuel driving around trying to fill their tanks and continue earning a living. It was the start of action that could reverberate throughout the economy if it ...
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March 15, 2011
Frustrated gas stations stop selling diesel for 12 hours
The economic threat of a day without gasoline being served at pumps throughout the Bahamas looms, as petroleum retailers today meet with the Government to ask for a rise in the fixed mark-up they are allowed to collect on a gallon of gas or diesel, given business conditions which some claim could put them out of business altogether if not addressed.
Providing evidence of their plight, the Margi...
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