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Abaco Residents: Strong Stench of Diesel in the Area
Abaco Residents: Strong Stench of Diesel in the Area
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Leader of Opposition Business and Shadow Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources Adrian White, shedding light on a diesel leak currently impacting residents in Marsh Harbour Abaco.
Frustrated gas stations stop selling diesel for 12 hours
The economic threat of a day without gasoline being served at pumps throughout the Bahamas looms, as petroleum retailers today meet with the Government to ask for a rise in the fixed mark-up they are allowed to collect on a gallon of gas or diesel, given business conditions which some claim could put them out of business altogether if not addressed.
Providing evidence of their plight, the Margi...
White expresses environmental concerns over Abaco diesel leak, govt responds
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – St.Annes Member of Parliament Adrian White sounded the alarm in parliament on Wednesday afternoon over what he termed an "environmental disaster" on the island of Abaco due to an alleged diesel leak from a service station. White alleged that the fuel has been leaking into the harbour for more than twenty days. [...]
White expresses environmental concerns over Abaco diesel leak
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – St.Annes Member of Parliament Adrian White sounded the alarm in parliament on Wednesday afternoon over what he termed an "environmental disaster" on the island of Abaco due to an alleged diesel leak from a service station. White alleged that the fuel has been leaking into the harbour for more than twenty days. [...]
Tough day for some drivers who need diesel to make a living
Some truck and bus drivers as well as drivers of other vehicles that rely on diesel scrambled to find fuel on Monday as several service stations on New Providence refused to sell diesel.
Government agrees to increases in gasoline and diesel margins
Ministry of Labour & Social Development press release NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Ministry of Labour and Social Development advises the public that after consultation with the Petroleum Retailers Association, the Government has agreed to increases in the gasoline and diesel margins. These margin changes apply only to retailers.
There has been no increase in the fuel margin for retailers since 2002. ...
Gas station ordered shut in leak probe
Gas station ordered shut in leak probe
AN Abaco gas station has been ordered to close pending an investigation into a diesel leak from its fuel line that has affected the island's drainage system.
OIL LEAK INVESTIGATED - 20 MONTHS AFTER SPILL: DEPP to send team next week to probe Jan 2022 BPL issue
OIL LEAK INVESTIGATED - 20 MONTHS AFTER SPILL: DEPP to send team next week to probe Jan 2022 BPL issue
THE Department of Environmental Planning and Protection will start assessing a Bahamas Power & Light diesel spill in North Andros within a week, nearly 20 months after large quantities of oil reportedly leaked there.
Gas stations: 70are 'running out'
Gas stations: 70are 'running out'
Up to 70 per cent of gas stations are "running out" of fuel, while others are being forced into closure for "three to six days at a time", as the industry waits to learn details of the increase in per gallon fixed margins, the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) said yesterday.
Opposition meets with Petroleum Retailers Association
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of the Opposition met with representatives of The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of concerns, with the association underscoring the increased burdens experienced by the business community and how these have affected their fixed profit margins. According to a statement by the Opposition, the [...]