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Pastors sue to block oil exploration
August 07, 2013
Pastors sue to block oil exploration
The Bahamas National Citizens Coalition (BNCC) has filed an action in the Supreme Court seeking to block the minister of the environment and housing from issuing or renewing any oil exploration licenses.
The coalition also wants the court to restrain Bahamas Offshore Petroleum Limited and Island Petroleum Limited...
Perry Christie's oil slick
April 04, 2013
Perry Christie's oil slick
Referring to their twin island-nation's oil wealth, some Trinidadians and Tobagonians liked to brag, "oil don't spoil". It may not spoil in the ground. But the potential to spoil rotten, some politicians, public officials and others is legend.
Speaking ahead of the gambling referendum in January, Bahamas Faith...
Oil Recovery Targets May Opening
February 04, 2013
Oil Recovery Targets May Opening
A hydrocarbon recovery plant now under construction in Grand Bahama should open in May and will hire up to 40 Bahamians to carry out the work. Spearheaded by the Grand Bahama Group Limited (GBG), the project has already purchased a 200-foot barge with a total capacity of one million gallons.
Salvage Company Reports Oil Spill in Bahamas
January 20, 2013
Salvage Company Reports Oil Spill in Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas (AP) Crews are trying to contain roughly 1,000 gallons (3,785 liters) of oil that spilled into the Atlantic off the northernmost island in the Bahamas, according to the owner of a salvage company in the archipelago. Raymond Darville of Overseas Marine Group Ltd. said the spill occurred early Sunday near an oil and gas storage facility in Freeport Harbor on Grand Bahama island.
January 06, 2021
Update on Court Process – Environmentalists against the Government of The Bahamas - Drilling of Perseverance #1: BPC’s Oil Exploration Well to Continue
An application from environmentalists seeking legal leave to bring judicial review proceedings against the Government of The Bahamas with regard to certain decisions taken by the Government relating to BPC’s licences in The Bahamas...
June 14, 2010
Minister Deveaux addresses oil spill environmental concerns
Environmental sustainability and stewardship is the centre of public concern in the aftermath of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and Bahamians are viewing stewardship and conservation as the best exit strategy out of a recessed economy.
PM'S ANTI-OIL STANCE 'MUSIC TO OUR EARS': Declaration against drilling delights lobby fighting BPC's plans
December 14, 2020
PM'S ANTI-OIL STANCE 'MUSIC TO OUR EARS': Declaration against drilling delights lobby fighting BPC's plans
Environmental activists spent the weekend celebrating after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed he is "totally against" oil drilling in Bahamian waters...
Ban Oil Drilling In The Bahamas
December 14, 2020
Ban Oil Drilling In The Bahamas
Government enacted lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have forced Bahamians to stay home, crushed the economy, and destroyed Bahamian businesses. Meanwhile, Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC)...
June 07, 2022
Bahamians are paying the price for Biden's Captain Planet war on the oil industry
Dear Editor, There was a Twitter post on Facebook alleging that a Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association official stated that a gallon of gasoline had surpassed $7 at one particular service station in New Providence. A June 6 New York Post article stated that a Chevron station in Mendocino is charging $9.60 per gallon.
May 13, 2022
UNBEATABLE TOGETHER SUN OIL CELEBRATES EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE
“Unbeatable Together!” was the theme for Sun Oil Limited’s recent Smiling Stars service awards ceremony. The annual full-day event was hosted at SuperClubs Breezes and was attended by Shell’s Retailers and top service performers in New Providence for the past year; attendees enjoyed motivational speakers, customer service training sessions and of course, the highly anticipated Awards Prese...
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