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June 23, 2022
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.

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April 05, 2011
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...

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News Article
August 04, 2021
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.

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July 02, 2021
'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.

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News Article
June 02, 2021
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.

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News Article
February 08, 2015
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.

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July 02, 2021
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.

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News Article
August 15, 2019
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...

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News Article
September 05, 2017
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...

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News Article
August 16, 2011
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.

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