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Workers' hours cut back at some gas stations
Workers' hours cut back at some gas stations
GAS station operators say they remain in "wait and see" mode over their requested margin increase and are hoping that the government will make a decision within the first quarter of this year before the sector is forced to cut staff.
It’s a New Year! Cleveland Clinic, Florida shares 10 Health Trends That Should Go Viral in 2023
It’s a New Year! Cleveland Clinic, Florida shares 10 Health Trends That Should Go Viral in 2023
A new year always brings with it new hope for what’s to come, as evidenced by the very concept of New Year’s resolutions, and “new year, new start” challenges like Veganuary (going vegan for the first month of the year) and Dry January (cutting out alcohol for the month).
Five Bahamian Businesses Receive Funding Through Royal Caribbean International with SBDC Kickstarter Programme
Five Bahamian Businesses Receive Funding Through Royal Caribbean International with SBDC Kickstarter Programme
After eight-weeks of small business training, five innovative and creative entrepreneurs from Royal Caribbean International’s Kickstarter Programme were awarded funding following the first cohort’s final pitch competition.
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.
DPM: Blackout not due to neglect
DPM: Blackout not due to neglect
Minister of Works Philip Brave Davis said yesterday he is satisfied that a fire at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) Blue Hills plant that triggered a massive blackout on New Providence and Paradise Island on Friday was not the fault of BEC workers.
BPL CEO wrote Sears on hedging in Oct. 2021
BPL CEO wrote Sears on hedging in Oct. 2021
An October 18, 2021 letter written to Minister of Works Alfred Sears by the then-CEO of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Whitney Heastie provides comprehensive details of the company's fuel hedge program, designed to lock in global oil prices at the lowest possible rates and stabilize the fuel charge to consumers.
T&T Advances National Climate Priorities with Inaugural Pre-COP Conference
Ahead of this year’s pivotal climate change talks, to take place in Egypt at COP27,the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has engaged in a milestone national Pre-COPConsultation.
Prime Minister Philip Davis - National Address
Prime Minister Philip Davis - National Address
Good evening to my fellow Bahamians:
Thank you so much for joining me tonight.
New Study Recommends Ban on Parrotfishing
New Study Recommends Ban on Parrotfishing
New research recommends banning all commercial and recreational parrotfishing and establishing complete no-take policies within all Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to prevent further declines in the species largely responsible for preventing algae from overtaking coral reefs in The Bahamas.
PM: Half our debt direct result of climate effects
PM: Half our debt direct result of climate effects
FIFTY percent or more of the country's national debt was found to be connected directly to the consequences of climate change and having to borrow money for recovery, resilience and returning to normal.