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Oil at coastal shorelines in GB triggers island-wide probe
The discovery of trace amounts of oil at coastal shorelines in parts of Grand Bahama has triggered an island-wide investigation, according to a statement yesterday from Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO), which is a part of the task force investigating the cause. In the statement, LUSCO said the task force "will continue the investigation into the ...
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Tar washing up on beaches after oil spill
Tar washing up on beaches after oil spill
GRAND Bahama residents and visitors have encountered a black oily substance at Fortune Beach in the Lucaya area. This follows an oil spill believed to be from last week's oil spill at the jetty off Pinder's Point - but there are suggestions that there may have been a separate spill in the area.
LUSCO aware of oil particles discovered on the shoreline following Buckeye oil spill
OIL particles were reportedly discovered this week along the coastline in several upscale residential communities in the Lucaya area.
Environment Minister says every effort being made to protect livelihood of residents in area affected by oil slick
Environment Minister says every effort being made to protect livelihood of residents in area affected by oil slick
Minister with responsibility for the Environment and Natural Resources and the acting Minister for Transport and Housing, Vaughn Miller says every effort is being made to protect the lives and livelihoods of residents in the immediate communities where an oil slick was reported two days ago, namely residents in Pinder’s Point, North Bahamia, Hunters and Grand Bahama in general.
'Substantial progress' in fuel oil spill clean-up
Buckeye Partners are reporting "substantial progress" in the recovery and clean-up of the fuel oil spill at its marine terminal in Grand Bahama.
Govt. Investigating Buckeye Oil Spill
Govt. Investigating Buckeye Oil Spill
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - The government providing an update on the oil slick in Grand Bahama that was reported Wednesday morning.
Investigation ongoing after Buckeye oil spill
Investigation ongoing after Buckeye oil spill
Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller said investigations remain active and ongoing into the fuel oil spill at Buckeye Bahamas Hub off Pinder's Point, Grand Bahama.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bahamas must declare Independence from Oil
On the momentous occasion of The Bahamas' 50th anniversary of Independence, when we reflect upon our nation's progress and contemplate the path forward, we believe our government must make a bold and visionary decision—to declare its commitment to renewable energy as the driving source for energy generation while transitioning from a heavy dependence on oil [...]
Govt investigating oil spill at Buckeye Bahamas jetty terminal in Grand Bahama
INVESTIGATIONS are underway after an oil spill in waters at the Buckeye Bahamas Hub jetty terminal off Pinder's Point, Grand Bahama.
Govt investigating apparent oil slick in waters off GB
The Ministry of Transport and Housing said yesterday that it was investigating an apparent oil slick in waters at the Buckeye terminal in Freeport, Grand Bahama. "Upon receiving the notification, the Ministry of Transport and Housing immediately executed its contingency plan including the activation of the National Oil Spill Advisory Committee," the ministry said. "Senior ...
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