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Esso Closure Sparks Industry Outrage
Esso Closure Sparks Industry Outrage
Gas retailers are once again up in arms over alleged mistreatment by oil and gas suppliers after yet another Esso on the Run station bit the dust this week.
The station, located near the Harbour Bay Shopping Centre, reportedly employed 20 Bahamians. Owner Richard McCombe confirmed the closure, but could not provide details as he wraps up the process.
'Push forward on Potter's Cay'
'Push forward on Potter's Cay'
A spokesperson for Potter's Cay vendors has called for reconstruction to move forward more than a year after a fire destroyed stalls at the site.
Limited contract posting on govt's online portal
Limited contract posting on govt's online portal
A search on the government's online portal for contract notices and contract awards under the Department of Public Works, which has a large capital works budget, reveals just four contract notices since the Public Procurement Act came into force on September 1, 2021.
Bahamian company WMS Holdings calls out the BIA for mistreatment after its proposal for new energy services and development initiatives for the country continues to be ignored
Well over a year ago on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, WMS Holdings Limited (WMS) and its U.S. affiliates submitted a proposal and application to the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA) as per the advice of the former Minister of Finance and current Acting Financial Secretary.
Increase salaries and allowances of members of Parliament
Dear prime minister, it has come to my attention, and it also disturbs me greatly that the government of The Bahamas has deemed it fit to compensate members of Parliament only a meager $28,000 annually.
Human rights group claims Marathon residents may still be at risk
The Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) claimed yesterday that dozens of people who live near the Rubis gas station on Robinson Road and Old Trail Road have yet to be switched from well water to city water despite ground contamination concerns over a controversial gas spill in late 2012.
DNA: Fitzgerald and government mishandled the Rubis leak
The government?s failure to adequately inform and warn residents in the Marathon Constituency about the health hazards of the Rubis gas leak affecting their water supply, was a betrayal of epic proportions.
Plans set for Edukarting summer camp
Plans set for Edukarting summer camp
In the spirit of reviving one of the country's oldest sporting disciplines, the 'Edukarting' program is offering local youth the chance to learn about what it takes to have a career in motor sports, while offering development opportunities outside of the athletic arena as well.
Residents outraged over withheld report
Residents outraged over withheld report
Several Marathon residents yesterday expressed outrage and disappointment over the government's decision to withhold a report of a Rubis Bahamas Limited gasoline leak that occurred more than two years ago, and said they will seek legal action...
Who's protecting the consumer - pt. 4
Who's protecting the consumer - pt. 4
"We believe we are the consumers, but we are the consumed." - Bryant H. McGill