On ‪#‎MorningBlend‬ now, understanding fuel quality, and the impact this can have on your vehicle.We discuss octane levels, pinging and knocking and other issues related to fuel quality. Michael Howe, Senior Fuel Scientist with Shell Oil Products, USA, discusses how bad fuel can impact the engine in your vehicle.
Sun Oil Ltd., the Shell Licensee in The Bahamas, is this week launching a new “Shell Fuel Economy Unleaded” gasoline, which Shell Brand Licence Manager Amos Ramos says is “designed to give extra miles to the gallon”.
Rufus Johnson, Shell Bahamas Marketing Manager, tells us about the plans to roll out the new fuel this week nationwide.

Pictured left to right: Morning Blend Host Dwight Strachan; Amos Ramos, Michael Howe, Joan Albury, The Counsellors Ltd., Morning Blend Co-Host Andrew Strachan, and Rufus Johnson.

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#‎MorningBlend‬ is LIVE on 96.9. “In the News”- BEC union again wants Executive Chairman Leslie Miller removed; Agriculture Minister Gray wants review of all BAMSI contracts; latest on Junkanoo Carnival: KB’s change of heart

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VAT Education Task Force Member Andrew Rodgers updates us on VAT implementation. The second monthly filing deadline approaches, and the first quarterly filing period nears an end. Rodgers also has advice for small businesses, and responds to consumer concerns about price gouging and abuse of the system from non-VAT registrants.
For concerns about VAT call the VAT Department at 225-7280.

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#‎MorningBlend‬ on March 13, 2015:
We speak with legendary Olympic Gold medalist Pauline Davis Thompson about the upcoming IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2015. There are now fewer than 50 days to go before the international track meet gets underway here in Nassau.
Davis Thompson tells us tickets are going fast, especially for the highly-sought-after Gold Seating sections.
The World Relays serve as a qualifier for the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. These are the second ever World Relays, with the inaugural event held here in Nassau last year, and the next set for Nassau once again in 2017. Following this year’s meet, the World Relays will be held biennially.
To purchase tickets and for more information, log on to bahamasworldrelays.org

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#‎MorningBlend‬ is LIVE on 96.9. “In the News”- DPM admits to giving wrong info on BAMSI insurance for dorm bldg.: No insurance for fire damaged bldg.; Opposition says DPM should resign; PM suggests threats made against him. Also, on ‪#‎MorningBlend‬ we’re discussing consumer education and protection issues.

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