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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Fisheries superintendent warns fishermen

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.

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Fishermen's Fest: Eleuthera

Friday 13th July 2018  7:00 PM

This annual festival is designed to spotlight Spanish Wells' fishing industry and enhance the visitor experience. It features fun fishing tournaments, delicious seafood dishes like lobster thermidor, conch and rice, conch salad, conch fritters and fried fish, drinks, local sweets such as homemade coconut ice cream, coconut pies, guava duff, live entertainment, games including hoopla and darts, and...

Fishermen's Fest: Eleuthera

Saturday 14th July 2018  7:00 PM

This annual festival is designed to spotlight Spanish Wells' fishing industry and enhance the visitor experience. It features fun fishing tournaments, delicious seafood dishes like lobster thermidor, conch and rice, conch salad, conch fritters and fried fish, drinks, local sweets such as homemade coconut ice cream, coconut pies, guava duff, live entertainment, games including hoopla and darts, and...

Fishermen: Dredging is hurting our business

DREDGING taking place near Montagu Beach is a hindrance, affecting water quality, marine life, and their businesses, local fishermen have said. When asked how the work has affected business at the Montagu fish ramp, Donna Rolle, who works at a conch

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