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'TERRIBLE PRECEDENT' FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Ferreira questions AG's refusal to disclose fine for Exuma oil spill
'TERRIBLE PRECEDENT' FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Ferreira questions AG's refusal to disclose fine for Exuma oil spill
FORMER Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira and environmentalist Joe Darville said Attorney General Ryan Pinder's refusal to say how much Sun Oil was fined for an oil spill in Exuma last year sets a "terrible precedent" for environmental justice in the country.
Smith continues bid to block Exuma MP's renomination
Smith continues bid to block Exuma MP's renomination
Former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday hit out at his party for moving forward with the nomination process of incumbent Exuma MP Anthony Moss, whom he suggested has been a "mediocre" representative.
The PLP's candidates committee has recommended that Moss be renominated. Moss now has to face the PLP's council, which is set to meet tonight.
Smith, who h...
Police investigate Flamingo Air crash landing in Exuma - no injuries reported
Police on the island of Exuma are investigating the circumstances surrounding an emergency crash landing that happened yesterday.
Apparent Crash Landing In Exuma
Apparent Crash Landing In Exuma
EXUMA, BAHAMAS - An apparent crash landing by a Flamingo Air charter in Black Point yesterday. Police confirming the incident in a statement Thursday evening.
Bahamasair Announces Launch of New Direct Flight Service From Fort Lauderdale to George Town, Exuma
Bahamasair Announces Launch of New Direct Flight Service From Fort Lauderdale to George Town, Exuma
Bahamasair, the flagship carrier of The Bahamas, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its flight network that will undoubtedly leave travelers with hearts aflutter when it launches this November. As we celebrate fifty years of dedicated service, Bahamasair is excited to unveil its brand-new route connecting Fort Lauderdale, Florida,to the captivating island of George Town, Exuma.
Exuma oil spill settlement 'confidential', says Pinder
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he would not reveal how much the government fined Sun Oil Limited for an oil spill in Exuma last year.
Golf pro Nelson Ranger hosts camp on Exuma
Golf pro Nelson Ranger hosts camp on Exuma
LOCAL golf pro Nelson Ranger made an effort to teach his discipline to a new group of potential athletes in the Family Islands by hosting the second annual Nelson A Ranger Summer Golf Camp in Exuma last month.
The golf camp, attended by children in Exuma between the ages of seven and 17, was deemed a huge success by the organisers and Ranger.
A former junior golfer, Ranger said he was a product ...
Favourable assessment for Exuma dredging, excavation plans
By MEGAN REYNOLDS
Tribune Staff Reporter
mreynolds@tribunemedia.net
APPROVAL of plans to dredge 8.8 acres of sea bed and excavate sand and rock at Bell Island in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is anticipated following a favourable Environmental Impact Assessment.
Plans submitted by the Island of Discovery Limited, understood to be the billionaire Islamic leader the Aga Khan, propose excavati...
Letter: Some questions about Exuma dredging
Letter: Some questions about Exuma dredging
EDITOR, The Tribune.
I read in The Tribune this morning a headline which read: "Favourable assessment for Exuma dredging, excavation plans."
It goes on to say that the plans call for dredging 8.8 acres of sea bed and excavate sand and rock at Bell Island in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
I will make no comment. I will, however, ask some questions:
Is this the Exuma Land and Sea Park that is...
BNT provides explanation on controversial Exuma project plan
By CANDIA DAMES
Guardian News Editor
candia@nasguard.com
The Bahamas National Trust(BNT)said yesterday it has conditionally accepted"the relatively low impact"development being proposed by the owner of Bell Island, which is located in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
Bell Island is owned by the Aga Khan, whose helicopter Environment Minister Dr. Earl Deveaux has admitted riding in with his wife ...