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December 14, 2023
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.

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November 03, 2023
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.

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September 08, 2023
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...

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September 06, 2023
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.

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August 29, 2023
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.

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August 29, 2023
'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.

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August 25, 2023
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."

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August 25, 2023
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.

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August 24, 2023
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.

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August 22, 2023
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.

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