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Small Fire at Commonwealth Brewery's JFK Location Successfully Contained
On Thursday, July 26, 2018 at approximately 8:00 pm, there was a small fire at the warehouse of Commonwealth Brewery Limited?s JFK location. There was no damage to the inventory or building...
Turkey tries to contain crisis but currency keeps falling
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Turkey's central bank took action Monday to free up cash for banks as the country grapples with a currency crisis sparked by concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's economic policies and a trade and diplomatic dispute with the United States. The [...]
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Sewage container erupts in flames
Sewage container erupts in flames
FIRE services had to be called to Paradise Island yesterday when a sewage container burst into flames.
The blaze caused a huge black smoke cloud that could be seen billowing from the island around noon.
Fire services were called to the scene and found the aluminum container, which was housed in a utilities storage area on the opposite side of the island from the Atlantis resort, engulfed in flam...
OPEC countries to pump more oil to contain price increase
VIENNA (AP) -- The OPEC oil countries agreed Friday to increase their combined production by almost 1 million barrels a day, though questions remain over some members' ability to do so amid domestic trouble and sanctions. After a meeting in Vienna, Emirati Energy Minister Suhail [...]
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Activity at container port spikes as Irma approaches
Activity at container port spikes as Irma approaches
With Hurricane Irma set to impact The Bahamas, cargo release efforts have significantly spiked at the Nassau Container Port (NCP) this week when compared to the prior week.
The Nassau Container Port and Gladstone Freight Terminal closed at 4 p.m. yesterday; Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Tropical Shipping vessels that were in port yesterday participated in evacuating empty containers.
Ho...
Nassau Container Port readies for Hurricane Irma
Nassau Container Port readies for Hurricane Irma
CEO of Arawak Port Development Ltd. (APD) Mike Maura said the Nassau Container Port is taking the necessary precautions to prepare for Hurricane Irma. He urged all customers to collect their cargo as soon as possible.
Speaking with Guardian Business yesterday, Maura said the port started its preparations on Monday afternoon and has been encouraging the public to collect any cargo left at the port....
Super Value also hit by container thieves
Super Value also hit by container thieves
SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts yesterday confirmed that his grocery store chain has been victim to container thieves this year, saying this has not been the first time carrier freight equipment was stolen from under the control of his business...
Containers stolen from area next to port
Containers stolen from area next to port
SECURITY concerns have been raised about the surrounding areas of the Nassau Container Port with claims that several containers have reportedly gone "missing," pointing to an alleged container theft ring, The Tribune has been reliably informed...
Freeport Container Port receives new equipment
Freeport Container Port receives new equipment
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - On January 20, Freeport Container Ports received two new super mobile harbor cranes as part of its post-Hurricane Matthew efforts to quickly restore full terminal operations. These new harbor cranes are capable of handling large container vessels and will restore the port's handling volume to approximately 60 percent. They have been put into commission in 10 days and are n...
Container port worker injured
Container port worker injured
A FREEPORT Container Port worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at the port this week.