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Sponging industry poised for comeback
February 26, 2015
Sponging industry poised for comeback
With youth unemployment at over 30 percent and saturation in a number of traditional industries, the proprietor of a local sponge business has urged young Bahamians to reconsider delving into one of the country's oldest industries.
A view to revitalizing the sponging industry
July 20, 2018
A view to revitalizing the sponging industry
More than a dozen spongers on Long Island expressed interest in moving forward with creating a local association and revitalizing the industry during a meeting with the managers of a project to revitalize the sponging industry in The Bahamas. "It was encouraging to see so [...]
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PM seeks more IDB money to promote Andros sponge
April 07, 2016
PM seeks more IDB money to promote Andros sponge
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday disclosed that he had asked the Inter-American Bank (IDB) to increase the funding for the $600,000 technical cooperation agreement focusing on the ecosystem of Andros.
Spongers begin direct international sales
April 17, 2019
Spongers begin direct international sales
Monday, April 15 was an historic, monumental day in Mangrove Cay, Andros, for the Bahamas Commercial Sponge Association (BCSA), Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), as the first shipment of Bahamian harvested sponges from the area began its journey [...]
July 18, 2018
Long Island, Abaco look to expand sponging industry, create local associations
More than a dozen spongers on Long Island expressed huge interest in moving forward with creating a local association and revitalizing the industry during a meeting with project managers of a project to revitalize the sponging industry in The Bahamas
Long Island, Abaco look to expand sponging industry
July 20, 2018
Long Island, Abaco look to expand sponging industry
MORE than a dozen spongers on Long Island expressed huge interest in moving forward with creating a local association and revitalising the industry during a meeting with project managers of a project to revitalise the sponging industry...
May 15, 2018
My Bahamas Sponge participates in International Trade Show in Atlanta
Bahamian Company, My Bahamas Sponge, made its inaugural international tradeshow day view On May 1-3 at the IDS Spring Show in Atlanta, Georgia. The show was a cash and carry event featuring exhibitors selling a variety of products including jewelry, clothing, and household items. The buyers at the show were mainly individuals and smaller boutique-type stores. My Bahamas Sponge...
Revival of the sponging industry
March 02, 2017
Revival of the sponging industry
A million-dollar project aimed at promoting new harvesting and business practices will allow a once thriving Bahamian enterprise to captalise on a natural bounty.
Keesha Bethell reports
IDB, govt partner on developing sponging industry
December 15, 2016
IDB, govt partner on developing sponging industry
Spongers in Andros are set to benefit from local resurgence in the sponging industry, thanks to a project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the government, which is focused on boosting economic growth and generating economic benefits.
The project's total cost is an estimated $1.11 million. It has a 'C' classification in the environmental and social impact category of the IDB,...
SPONGE FISHING 'CAN RIVAL' LOBSTER
March 13, 2012
SPONGE FISHING 'CAN RIVAL' LOBSTER
By NATARIO MCKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
SPONGING could ultimately rival the multi-million dollar Bahamian lobster industry when revitalised, the Bahamas Commercial Fishermen's Alliance (BCFA) president said yesterday, telling Tribune Business those in this sector were not getting value for their labour and product.
Adrian LaRoda revealed that the BCFA was worki...
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