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Environmentalists say the estimates of recovered oil from Exuma spill 'highly optimistic'
Environmentalists say the estimates of recovered oil from Exuma spill 'highly optimistic'
Environmentalists yesterday called the estimates of recovered oil from Exuma waters "highly optimistic" and called for greater transparency from the government and a full accounting of the steps taken to respond to the disaster.
Oil Exploration Expert to Speak at Exuma Business Outlook
Dr. Paul Gucwa, who began his tenure as Chief Operating Officer of Bahamas Petroleum Co. PLC (BPC) in June 2011 has confirmed his participation in the Sixth Annual Exuma Business Outlook scheduled for October 26 at Sandals Emerald Bay on Great Exuma.
Significant oil spill in Exuma waters
Significant oil spill in Exuma waters
30,000 gallons of oil have spilled in Exuma waters, Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper said today.
Company responsible for Exuma Spill 'will face penalties' says AG
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday the company responsible for last summer's Exuma oil spill will face penalties.
Coalition calls for more effort to stop spills
Coalition calls for more effort to stop spills
A COALITION of environmental groups while praising the fast response to the July 20 oil spill at Great Exuma, called for improved spill prevention and preparedness as well as increased transparency in matters of this kind.
Diesel Fuel Spill, Emerald Bay Marina, Farmers Hill Exuma
The Ministry of Transport and Local Government regrets that Port Department Officials in George Town Exuma were alerted 11am this morning (20 August 2018) to a diesel fuel leak by the operators of Emerald Bay Marina located in Farmers Hill Exuma...
Darville 'horrified' at damage to pristine waters
Darville 'horrified' at damage to pristine waters
ENVIRONMENTALIST Joseph Darville says he was "horrified" that the "pristine" island of Exuma was marred by 30,000 gallons of oil spilled into its waters.
'Polluter must pay' says minister after fuel spill
'Polluter must pay' says minister after fuel spill
ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller yesterday would not say whether negligence played a role in last week's oil spill at Exuma.
'Happy at quick response - but must not happen again'
CATHERINE Booker, Exuma programme coordinator of The Bahamas National Trust, says officials are happy there was a quick response from the government regarding cleanup efforts of the diesel spill on the island last week.
Limitless athletes meet with Bahamian Olympic medalists
When athletes are closest to their goals, that's usually when they tend to throw in the towel; this, according Bahamian Olympic gold medalist Chris "The Fireman" Brown.