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Easter weekend proves profitable for fishermen, but not without problems
FISHERMEN said sales during the Easter holiday weekend proved to be profitable, but noted that bad weather and increased fees affected their business.
Fishermen thrown overboard by 12ft swell after yachts pass
By MEGAN REYNOLDS
Tribune Staff Reporter
mreynolds@tribunemedia.net
FISHERMEN who capsized when a fleet of fishing yachts powered passed their 13ft Whaler in a creek near Harbour Island Eleuthera last week are calling on police to press charges.
Robert Albury, 76, and his fishing companion Jeremiah Neely were thrown overboard by a 12ft swell when 10 to 12 fishing boats passed by at around 30mp...
GB MP: Those Fishermen Need Help
GB MP: Those Fishermen Need Help
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Grand Bahama fishermen had their livelihoods severely impacted after their Tynes Beach access ramp was cut off without warning or consultation. That matter was brought before Parliament this morning.
Fishermen Protest Over Access To Caravel Beach Ramp
Fishermen Protest Over Access To Caravel Beach Ramp
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - A protest was held Tuesday morning in Grand Bahama as a group of fishermen says they are being disenfranchised.
GB Fishermen: Allow Us To Use It Until There's An Alternative
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Yesterday, local fishermen on Grand Bahama arrived to their regular spot in the Caravel Beach community but were met with a newly erected fence. It blocks access to a ramp they have collectively built.
End the neglect of Bahamian fishermen, says Ryan Pinder
ELIZABETH MP Ryan Pinder has called for an end to the neglect of Bahamian fishermen, who he said have long been relegated "to the bottom rung of the ladder in our economy."
Mr Pinder said it is important that a "true commitment" be made to this industry, which was foundational to the development of the country.
He said: "The PLP recognises the importance of this industry to thousands of Bahamian...
Fishermen tired of poachers
Fishermen tired of poachers
A group of fishermen is calling on the government to address the issue of poachers.
The group, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance, is claiming that just last week a group of Spanish Wells fishermen confronted some Dominicans poaching their crawfish traps and took from them fishing gear and undersized scale fish.
Turnquest discourages fishermen from confronting poachers
Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest is discouraging Bahamian fishermen from taking the law into their own hands in response to the activities of poachers.
More than a week ago a group of Long Island fishermen confronted Dominican poachers who had allegedly raided their crawfish traps. During that confrontation the fishermen, who are calling for government to address the issue of poach...
Death of fishermen prompts new call for safety protocols at sea
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
FREEPORT - Police, Defence Force and BASRA officials on Grand Bahama are advising boaters to follow proper safety protocols and practise safe boating habits to prevent any further loss of live on the sea.
This comes after Nixon Mitchell and Delbert Wedderburn died last week while crawfishing in waters off Grand Bahama.
Sadn...
Fisheries superintendent warns fishermen
Fisheries superintendent warns fishermen
By K. NANCOO-RUSSELL
Freeport News Reporter
krystal@nasguard.com
Freeport, Grand Bahama-Fisheries Superintendent Clement Campbell yesterday issued a warning to fishermen to obey the laws of the Fisheries Act, which were created to help sustain the fishing industry a lucrative one for the country.
Campbell was addressing the Rotary Club of Freeport's luncheon meeting, and shared some recent statis...