Fines against poachers in Bahamian waters 'increased five-fold'

Tue, Oct 28th 2014, 11:00 AM

 

A “five-fold” increase in fines levied against poachers operating in Bahamian waters has been approved by Cabinet, Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray confirmed yesterday.
Speaking on the sidelines of a workshop at the Melia hotel for the establishment of a quality control infrastructure in the Bahamas, Mr Gray said the Christie cabinet has approved harsher penalties for both captains and crew members engaged in poaching...

A “five-fold” increase in fines levied against poachers operating in Bahamian waters has been approved by Cabinet, Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray confirmed yesterday.

Speaking on the sidelines of a workshop at the Melia hotel for the establishment of a quality control infrastructure in the Bahamas, Mr Gray said the Christie cabinet has approved harsher penalties for both captains and crew members engaged in poaching...

 

Click here to read more at The Tribune

 Sponsored Ads