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GBPC customers brace for more pain
October 25, 2022
GBPC customers brace for more pain
Although Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) has explained that its fuel hedging strategy has resulted in its fuel cost increasing at a much lower rate than customers would have faced in the absence of hedging, some Grand Bahamians have expressed dismay and disappointment at GBPC's recent announcement that there will be an increase from 10 cents to 11.5 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), beginning Novem...
October 13, 2022
Business community bracing for what minimum wage increase will bring
Businesses will have to re-evaluate their costs in the wake of government's decision to increase the minimum wage for the private sector in the new year, which could lead to further price increases for consumers, chair of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson told Guardian Business yesterday, adding that the ...
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October 06, 2022
Fusion braced for $400,000 electricity costs increase
FUSION Superplex is bracing for an increase of more than $400,000 in electricity costs due to Bahamas Power and Light's bill hike, with its chief executive officer telling this newspaper the triple blow of higher electricity prices, increased food costs and an expected rise in employment wages has been known to "close down businesses".
Bahamians in Fla. brace for Ian
September 28, 2022
Bahamians in Fla. brace for Ian
As Hurricane Ian takes aim at the western coast of Florida, several Bahamians living and studying in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for impact. Laurie Dames and her husband, residents in the Tampa Bay area, are also providing shelter for her four nieces who are in college and high school. Dames said her home ...
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September 28, 2022
BRACED FOR HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING: Grand Bahama awaits effects from Hurricane Ian, with homes still being repaired after Dorian
AS Hurricane Ian barrels its way to the Gulf Coast of Florida, Grand Bahama residents can expect to experience strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding in low-lying areas.
Benefits to wearing braces
August 23, 2022
Benefits to wearing braces
Braces are placed by orthodontists and experienced dentists to straighten teeth, fix bad bites and improve your overall smile. What you may not know is that braces do more to enhance your overall health and quality of life. There are advantages to wearing braces. The following are several reasons braces are required: Overbite: This occurs ...
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LPIA braces for labor unrest
July 18, 2022
LPIA braces for labor unrest
The Bahamas Airport Authority (BAA) is bracing for possible industrial action at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). The authority assured yesterday it is prepared to handle any disruptions and that it continues to negotiate with the Airport Airline and Allied Workers Union (AAAWU) in good faith to resolve outstanding issues. Meanwhile, Kimsley Ferguson, first vice ...
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LaRoda: Brace for busy hurricane season
May 02, 2022
LaRoda: Brace for busy hurricane season
Ahead of the 2022 hurricane season, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles LaRoda yesterday warned residents to brace for an active season. "Residents are encouraged to be ready and stay ready no matter the forecast," he said during a church service kicking off Disaster Preparedness Month at Zion Baptist Church ...
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Brace for food price increases
February 08, 2022
Brace for food price increases
Super Value's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Debra Symonette yesterday urged Bahamians to budget their money and brace for price increases on grocery items. Symonette said the price increases brought on by supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the 10 percent increase in value-added tax (VAT) on breadbasket items, present a double ...
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February 25, 2015
BTC bracing for possible loss of 30 percent of customers
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) could lose $100 million when a second mobile company enters the market this year, BTC CEO Leon Williams suggested yesterday.
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