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November 03, 2017
Save The Bays Sympathizes with Resorts World Bimini Workers following Lay-Offs says Resort Suffered Damage after Developer Ignored Environmental Warnings

Environmental advocacy group Save The Bays expressed sympathy today for the 150 workers laid off from Resorts World Bimini just as the high season was set to start, but said construction of the resort and surrounding properties proceeded ?full steam ahead despite repeated and stern warnings about its disregard for the natural environment and what the impact could be...?

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July 15, 2017
March, Flotilla demonstration set for Bimini Residents Boaters say 'No' to Golf Course, demand Marine Reserve

Bimini residents supported by an international flotilla of boats are expected to turn out for what they are promising will be the largest demonstration in Bimini?s history, a ?Save Bimini? march and peaceful demonstration this week to urge creation of a long-promised marine protected area and denial of any plans to allow a resort development to build a golf course...

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July 04, 2017
Record Number Turn out for Town Hall Meeting

Decry Bimini Environmental Damage, Urge Marine Protected Area Legislation...A crowd estimated to be the largest ever to gather for a public meeting in Bimini packed a school auditorium last week, many passionately decrying...

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April 29, 2012
Remarks by Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham at Bimini Rally

I understand that they had another All About Ingraham PLP Rally last night in Nassau. They seem to think that ?it?s all about me?. They clearly don?t understand that it?s all about you, the Bahamian people. They believe that it?s all about me because I am standing in their way.

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April 30, 2012
Bimini Rally Remarks - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

Fellow Bahamians;
Young People;
Bimini:

I understand that they had another All About Ingraham PLP Rally last night in Nassau. They seem to think that ?it?s all about me?. They clearly don?t understand that it?s all about you, the Bahamian people. They believe that it?s all about me because I am standing in their way.

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January 14, 2016
What has Bimini cruise ship cost the Bahamas, asks Turnquest

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday raised questions over the financial shortfalls incurred by The Bahamas amid the cancelation of the Resorts World Bimini's cruise ship.

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January 14, 2016
Turnquest: How much did the Bimini SuperFast cost the Bahamian people

The discontinuation of the Bimini SuperFast ferry service of Resorts World Bimini (RWB) is a major blow to the Christie administration and proves that the government is "out of its depth" in dealing with hotel projects, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest charged yesterday.

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January 11, 2016
Bimini fast ferry service ends

Two and half years after Resorts World Bimini (RWB) launched its SuperFast ferry service from Bimini to Miami amid great fanfare and with high praise from Prime Minister Perry Christie, the company has discontinued the service.

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May 16, 2014
DEMA: Dredging could devastate Bimini's thriving dive industry

Top reputation among divers could be ruined by possible environmental degradation associated with the Resorts World Bimini pier terminal project, international NGO warns...

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May 14, 2014
Bimini locals remain wary over resort's lack of transparency

Coalition delighted by pledge not to dredge without handing over permits; still concerned about secrecy, failure to consult with the community...

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