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December 13, 2023
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.

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April 06, 2020
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...

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July 02, 2019
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.

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December 15, 2011
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.

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August 03, 2011
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.

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July 31, 2022
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...

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September 29, 2017
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...

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November 07, 2016
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.

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September 01, 2016
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.

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August 30, 2016
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.

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