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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.
Fishermen unhappy with govt orders as Holy Week begins
The world entered Christendom's Holy Week yesterday, a week typically anchored by a ritualistic feast of fish and seafood - a windfall week for fishermen...
29 fishermen arrested for violations
29 fishermen arrested for violations
A BAHAMIAN fishing vessel with 29 Bahamians on board was apprehended on Sunday afternoon by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for fisheries violations.
Rescued Fishermen Tell of Days at Sea
Rescued Fishermen Tell of Days at Sea
DESPITE being missing at sea for five days, the four rescued Andros fishermen say "it was a great, bonding experience" and they never thought they were going to die.
Fishermen Urge PM To Get Tough On Poachers
Fishermen Urge PM To Get Tough On Poachers
DURING a town meeting in Spanish Wells, local fishermen urged Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham to get tough on poachers from the Dominican Republic before they are forced to take matters into their own hands.
Minister Sweeting's Statement to Bahamian Fishermen
Minister Sweeting's Statement to Bahamian Fishermen
Here we are, just a few days from the start of the 2022/2023 crawfish season. As a former fisherman, I always feel nostalgic around this time of year - reminiscing on the excitement of what the new season would bring. The fishermen of our country work hard during the off-season to repair and prepare their equipment and vessels in hopes of reaping a bountiful harvest. They must plan and be prepared...
Government to assist Fishermen and Farmers in Wake of Irma
An Exigency Order will be issued ?as soon as possible? to assist Bahamian fishermen negatively impacted by Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said Wednesday...
RBDF apprehends 50 Dominican fishermen
RBDF apprehends 50 Dominican fishermen
Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines apprehended 50 Dominican fishermen who were on two fishing vessels in the southern Bahamas on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Bahamian Fishermen
Bahamian Fishermen
August 1st, 2016 was the opening of the new crawfish season and as always, the fishermen were eager to head out to sea with hopes of a bountiful lobster season. Hopes and prayers were shared with them by family members, friends and the community as a whole.
Lobster fishermen praise Defence Force for protection against poachers
INCREASED protection of Bahamian waters from poachers by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) has "played an instrumental role" in helping to make what many fishermen are saying is the best lobster season for 20 years.