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Minister: Leaked Fuel Delayed Portion of Road Project
Environmental Health officials are still working with two local fuel providers to ensure there are no more fuel leaks in the East Street South and Solider Road area, The Nassau Guardian was told.
BPRA: Petroleum retailers still face financial difficulties
Despite the government granting marginal increases on fuel margins in October, petroleum retailers are still experiencing major financial challenges, according to Oswald Moore, a representative for the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA).
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW ON INDEPENDENCE: 43 years on and still we need to break the shackles
A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW ON INDEPENDENCE: 43 years on and still we need to break the shackles
WHILST WE have accomplished much since our Independence in 1973, we continue to be a country that celebrates "flag independence", more so than what it means to be truly economically and socially diverse and self-determining.
The electricity problem we face
The electricity problem we face
Dear Sir,
While the government of The Bahamas has thus far kept details of the BPL agreement and business plan close to the chest, concealed, hidden away and secret, the cat has nevertheless been let out the bag.
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
Budget Debate Contribution by Hon. D. Shane Gibson
Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank the Almighty God for equipping me to serve the people of The Bahamas, particularly those in the Golden Gates Constituency, at this time and under the able leadership of Prime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie.
CBOB: Economy 'subdued', jobs tied to growth
CBOB: Economy 'subdued', jobs tied to growth
In its first report since the Department of Statistics (DOS) released gross domestic product (GDP) figures showing three consecutive years of contraction in the economy, The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) has struck a somber tone, forecasting "only marginal gains" and "subdued domestic economic activity", even with robust tax collection efforts led by the over-performing value-added tax (VAT).
Union chief: 800M to properly outfit BPL
Union chief: 800M to properly outfit BPL
Following a pair of lightning strikes that highlighted significant weaknesses in the transmission and distribution (T&D) system, Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard has asserted that Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) must spend about $800 million in order to properly outfit the utility.
This week in the Bahamas (22-29 April 2016)
This week in the Bahamas (22-29 April 2016)
?NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND? is the stated position of the United Nations as member states implement their respective programs as part of the post millennium goals.
Christie: LNG will be hot topic in Bahamas
Christie: LNG will be hot topic in Bahamas
The government of The Bahamas has renewed its conversations with liquified natural gas (LNG) producers to explore the prospects for that energy source in The Bahamas, and in fact, Prime Minister Perry Christie said in the margins of the Caribbean Energy Security Summit (CESS) that the government is talking with "one of the major players for natural gas who has just gone into Jamaica."
IDB partnership results in substantial non-revenue water waste reduction
As The Bahamas is well into completing its preparation to host the 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the 31st for the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), the benefits derived from the nation's collaboration with the IDB is being highlighted.