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BPL hedging deal is still in place
BPL hedging deal is still in place
BAHAMAS Power & Light Company's hedging deal is still in place and will continue to cover a portion of the electricity provider's fuel costs until next year, Latrae Rahming, director of communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, said yesterday.
Gas stations end charge accounts, near desperation
Gas stations end charge accounts, near desperation
The gas and diesel service station industry will "collapse entirely" if adjustments are not made to price-controlled mark-ups to beef up retailers ' profits, the head of the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) has warned.
His call came as another gas station announced an end to charge accounts for commercial clients, warning that cash flow issues have "our backs fully and completey p...
Fire quickly contained at BPL plant
Fire quickly contained at BPL plant
BAHAMAS Power and Light said a mid-morning fire yesterday at its decommissioned Station O at Clifton Pier had no impact on generation or other operations.
'Fast and Furious' franchise has outlived its nine lives it's time to 'F(9)' off!
"F9 (The Fast Saga)" (Rated T) Cast: Vin Diesel, John Cena, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez Genre: Action/Adventure Where to watch: In theaters Dwight's Rating: One Star "F!" What a perfect letter for this latest installment in the exceptionally and increasingly ludicrous, and seemingly never-ending "Fast and Furious" film series.
LET'S TALK SOLAR ENERGY
LET'S TALK SOLAR ENERGY
By: Jhanae Winter
For years there has been a quest for renewable energy sources to replace the over dependency of other dangerous and damaging forms of energy.
Central Bank: VAT could spike inflation, but low oil prices should help
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) said the implementation of the value-added tax (VAT) could mean a spike in the inflation rate as a consequence of price hikes across a broad range of goods and services at the start of the year, but plunging oil prices should keep inflation down.
Hurricane supply VAT holiday to begin next week
Hurricane supply VAT holiday to begin next week
The Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that a value-added tax (VAT) holiday on hurricane supplies would begin on July 9.
Bowl Game Sponsorship Delivers Big Win for Elk Grove Village
Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl exposure prompts national travel stop network to invest in Elk Grove Village...
Statement by Dion A. Foulkes Minister of Labour (with responsibility for consumer affairs)
Statement by Dion A. Foulkes Minister of Labour (with responsibility for consumer affairs)
The Public is advised that it is illegal, unethical and immoral for businesses in The Bahamas to artificially increase the price of goods and services offered for sale or hire in an attempt to secure abnormal profits in anticipation or in the aftermath of a national disaster, in this instance, Hurricane Irma...
BEC shook by Japanese disaster
BEC shook by Japanese disaster
When searching for reasons why the country has suffered from blackouts this summer, entrepreneurs and residents might blame poor maintenance, a lack of funding or inadequate leadership.