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December 30, 2023
Local Company Taps Into Conch Conservation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The conch is described as a Bahamian delicacy. It's incorporated in many dishes and prepared in numerous ways.

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August 29, 2018
Poisoned conch - just one case last week

MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands yesterday pointed to a dramatic decrease in the number of conch poisoning cases - with just one reported last week...

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July 04, 2018
Conch Poisoning Warning

The Ministry of Health said Wednesday it is aware of the recent reports of conch poisoning. It said there have been four laboratory confirmed cases during the last few days...

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June 30, 2011
Knockin Duh Conch Style : Now Available On DVD

Filmmaker Devron Pinder would like to have a story thanking the people of Grand Bahama for coming out and supporting "Knockin' Duh Conch Style" and to let everyone know that DVD's are now available to the public.?

Quotation: "On behalf of the cast and crew of "Knockin' Duh Conch Style" I would like to thank both Nassauvians and Grand Bahamians for embracing this ground breaking film.

As crea...

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April 11, 2023
Statement in Response to Newspaper Editorial Open Letter on Conch Conservation

The Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs (MOAMRFIA) continues its holistic efforts to manage the queen conch fishery on behalf of, and in partnership with, the Bahamian people.

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May 25, 2021
'All clear' given for raw conch

THE Bahamas Agricultural Food Safety Authority's Food Safety and Quality Unit has said vendors can resume the sale and preparation of raw conch dishes.

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May 19, 2021
Mixed feelings from vendors over conch warning

CONCH vendors have given mixed reviews on the Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority's (BAHFSA) advice to stop selling raw conch until the source of contamination leading to food poisoning cases can be determined.

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May 14, 2021
Officials advise against eating raw conch

A MONTH after suspected conch poisoning cases were first reported, Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) officials said investigations are ongoing and noted the advice is still to avoid raw conch.

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August 01, 2019
Pintard outlines govt measures to protect conch stock

As government mulls over the concept of implementing a conch season, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard said the ministry will continue to push measures to conserve the conch stock, including potentially restricting the harvesting of conch by visitors to The Bahamas.

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January 11, 2019
Conch may be wiped out in 10-15 years

THE Bahamas National Trust is gearing up for a major conservation push in the wake of research findings that warn the local conch supply could be wiped out in ten to 15 years...

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