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July 27, 2018
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...

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August 13, 2018
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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October 28, 2010
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...

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June 22, 2018
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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September 07, 2017
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...

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September 06, 2017
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....

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March 14, 2017
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...

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March 13, 2017
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...

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February 10, 2017
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...

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December 22, 2016
Container port worker injured

A FREEPORT Container Port worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at the port this week.

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