Govt has new maritime policy

Wed, Oct 29th 2014, 11:59 PM

Transport Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin has fleshed out the government's intentions for a new maritime policy, which she said is a product of stakeholder consultation led by consultants from the Commonwealth secretariat.
"That consultation has led to a draft policy, and, during the course of this week and next week, the consultative process will continue with our citizens throughout The Bahamas and a link has been provided to a website established for comments and contributions," Hanna-Martin said.
"Once adopted formally, this maritime policy will inform policy and will guide and foster growth of the maritime sector and maximize the sustainable exploitation of water as an important natural resource occurring in abundance in The Bahamas."
The minister was speaking at the annual general meeting of the Bahamas Shipowners Association, held at the British Colonial Hilton . She said the draft policy allows for a comprehensive framework for planned development, which will aid in positioning the maritime sector as a defined and fully established pillar in The Bahamas' economy.
"The policy touches and concerns the entire spectrum of water from shipping and fishing to energy and science and technology and industry," said Hanna-Martin.

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