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Conservation advocates call on Bahamas govt to join Pacific island nations on oil non-proliferation treaty
Conservation advocates call on Bahamas govt to join Pacific island nations on oil non-proliferation treaty
CONSERVATION advocates are calling on the government of The Bahamas to join Pacific Island nations, as well as Antigua and Barbuda, among other jurisdictions, international entities and prominent individuals, in endorsing the initiative for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Shell Posts $6.2BN Profit As Oil Prices Rise Again
Shell Posts $6.2BN Profit As Oil Prices Rise Again
USA - Oil and gas giant Shell has posted strong profits helped by oil prices rising again. The energy giant reported earnings of $6.2 billion between July and September. That's up sharply over the previous quarter.
Sun Oil ignites future business leaders with $10k gift to Junior Achievement Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In efforts to support the empowerment of aspiring Bahamian entrepreneurs, Sun Oil Limited recently announced a donation of $10,000 to Junior Achievement (JA) Bahamas. The company described the contribution as "another testament to the company's vision of fueling growth for people." Highlighting the rationale behind the donation, Fabian Fernander, Sun Oil's Marketing Ma...
Oil Prices Surge After Extended Production Cuts
Oil Prices Surge After Extended Production Cuts
INTERNATIONAL - Oil prices hit a new high for the year so far after Saudi Arabia and Russia said they would extend output cuts by at least another three months.
Local fuel prices nearing $6 per gallon as crude oil costs increase
BAHAMAS Petroleum Retailers Association Vice-President Vasco Bastian said an increase in crude oil prices explains why gas prices are nearing $6.
'TERRIBLE PRECEDENT' FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Ferreira questions AG's refusal to disclose fine for Exuma oil spill
'TERRIBLE PRECEDENT' FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Ferreira questions AG's refusal to disclose fine for Exuma oil spill
FORMER Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira and environmentalist Joe Darville said Attorney General Ryan Pinder's refusal to say how much Sun Oil was fined for an oil spill in Exuma last year sets a "terrible precedent" for environmental justice in the country.
FNM Chairman hits out at AG for refusing to reveal oil spill fine
FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands said Attorney General Ryan Pinder refusing to reveal how much the government fined Sun Oil Limited for an oil spill in Exuma last year is "rank arrogance."
Exuma oil spill settlement 'confidential', says Pinder
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he would not reveal how much the government fined Sun Oil Limited for an oil spill in Exuma last year.
Legal Action Against Oil-producing Countries?
Legal Action Against Oil-producing Countries?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As climate change continues to have devastating effects on island nations like The Bahamas, PM Philip Davis says the possibility of legal action against oil-producing countries should be up for discussion.
Birds found covered in oil; source still not confirmed
The rescue and cleaning of three birds found covered with oil in the Coral Beach, Lucaya area last week has left residents questioning if the oily residue and tar-like substance discovered on beaches two weeks ago in Grand Bahama has had a more serious impact than first believed.