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Concern El Faro debris could pose dangers
Concern El Faro debris could pose dangers
Debris from the sunken American cargo ship El Faro has drifted onto the shores of Exuma for over a week and no one is cleaning it up, Exuma resident Dwight Hart said.
Location Of Exuma Import Hub Key
Location Of Exuma Import Hub Key
While pointing to government interest in bringing a regional port to Exuma, a former MP for the community has reservations about the location now being eyed, worried it could stymie tourism.
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.
200m deal signed with govt to bring five-star resort to Exuma
THE government signed heads of agreement yesterday with billionaire Swiss businesswoman Dona Bertarelli for the development of a $200m project on Children's Bay Cay and Williams Cay, Exuma.
Dog chases off a 12-foot hammerhead shark
Dog chases off a 12-foot hammerhead shark
A remarkable video circulating on social media shows a dog chasing off a 12-foot hammerhead shark.
'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.
Donna Bertarelli unveils an ultra-luxury boutique resort for Exuma Cays, The Bahamas
The $200 million project features a unique design ? unlike anything ever attempted in the Caribbean ? and will create a self-contained, ultra-luxury resort focused on ultimate service, extraordinary culinary experiences, sports and an environmentally sound footprint.
Man denies marijuana charge
Man denies marijuana charge
AN EXUMA native was remanded to prison yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to any involvement in the recent seizure of $57,000 worth of marijuana aboard a mail boat.
Man held after 57 pounds of marijuana found on mail boat
AN ADULT male from Exuma is in police custody after officers discovered more than 57 pounds of marijuana on a mail boat on Thursday morning.
'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.