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March 26, 2024
UN Food and Agriculture Organization donates drones to Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — This afternoon, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) donated four drone kits to the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources. The drones will assist in enhancing land surveying capabilities and support the marine resources and forestry departments. According to FAO officials, they will also be holding a three-month intensive training [...]

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May 22, 2019
Brother of slain marine has the right to criticise, says minister

"PEOPLE have a right to criticise," National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday in response to the scathing rebuke the brother of slain Royal Bahamas Defence Force Petty Officer Percival Philip Perpall delivered against the RBDF at Perpall's funeral last Thursday.

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February 29, 2024
Clean Marine Group Debuts Innovative MARPOL Port Reception Facility in Grand Bahama

In a significant advance toward a sustainable maritime industry, Clean Marine Group (CMG) is delighted to advise that its unique MARPOL Port Reception Facility in Freeport, Grand Bahama in now open and running. CMG is the first operation of its kind in the region and marking a transformative moment in maritime waste management.

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February 29, 2024
Clean Marine Group launches $20 million state-of-the-art marine waste management facility in Grand Bahama

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Clean Marine Group has announced the opening of its $20 million state-of-the-art marine waste management facility in Grand Bahama.  The company has announced that its unique MARPOL Port Reception Facility in Freeport, Grand Bahama, is now open and running. Occupying a four-acre site adjacent to the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport Harbour, [...]

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February 24, 2024
Marine Biologist: I Was Born With A Passion

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Thirty-three-year-old Alannah Vellacott wears many hats - from marine ecologist to science communicator, free diver and even a brand ambassador.

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February 21, 2024
Conclave held for Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources leaders

The Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources held a one-day Leadership Conclave for the Ministry's leaders, February 19, 2024 at the British Colonial hotel.

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February 21, 2024
UB Forges Pivotal Partnership with Perry Institute for Marine Science

University of The Bahamas’ (UB) commitment and capacity to conduct leading-edge marine science and environmental conservation research has taken another major leap forward following its recent partnership with one of the oldest leading research organizations in The Bahamas.

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February 12, 2024
UB Forges Pivotal Partnership With Perry Institute for Marine Science

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - University of The Bahamas' (UB) commitment and capacity to conduct leading-edge marine science and environmental conservation research has taken another major leap forward following its recent partnership with one of the oldest leading research organizations in The Bahamas.

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January 26, 2024
BREEF, BahWEN host 5th marine conservation workshop for law enforcement officers

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) in partnership with The Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (BahWEN) and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) hosted its fifth week-long Marine Conservation Workshop from the 15 to 19 January 2024, at the HMBS Coral Harbour Base. The long-term objectives of the environmental education workshop are [...]

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January 25, 2024
Sustainability First: The Next Generation of Marine Science Experts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Seventeen-year-old Christopher Clarke is a Nassau native and says when he saw the opportunity to become a Bahamas Environmental stewardship scholar, he knew he had to apply.

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