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DPM at PLP Exuma Mini Convention
DPM at PLP Exuma Mini Convention
The New York Times once declared that ?The real Exuma is a do-it-yourself place, best discovered with sand between your toes.? I now declare that Exuma is one of the world?s jewels, and as a Government, we will do all that we can to ensure that you remain just that!..
Tributes To Peggy Hall
Tributes To Peggy Hall
Margaret "Peggy" Hall, businesswoman, park warden, conservationist, and boating enthusiast died peacefully at her home in Georgetown, Great Exuma, on January 3, 2013, in her 90th year.
Desecration of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park!
Desecration of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park!
"We certainly do not agree with those who are calling on the government or the BNT to trap people into owning valuable and highly taxed land but not allow them reasonable access and use" - Bahamas National Trust.
Those were the words of wisdom uttered by the Bahamas National Trust in answer to public objections to permission granted by Minister Earl Deveaux, the Minister of Environmental Destru...
Non-profits can solve some of Exuma's problems, says Coughlin
Non-profit organizations (NPOs) are in a position to help fix some systemic problems and build community projects that will move Exuma into an even better place economically and environmentally, explained Bob Coughlin, the co-founder of the NPO Friends of Exuma, on Friday.
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.
What killed three tourists in Exuma?
What killed three tourists in Exuma?
AN investigation is ongoing into the deaths of three American tourists who were found dead at the luxury Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday after they were reportedly stricken by an unknown illness.
Remarks by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie on the Occasion of the completion of the welcome centre, restaurant and spa at the February Point Resort
Remarks by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie on the Occasion of the completion of the welcome centre, restaurant and spa at the February Point Resort, Presidential Community, Marina and Gold Course project
Exumas and Ragged Island Constituencies and Candidates
Exumas and Ragged Island Constituencies and Candidates
Exumians briefed on $675 mil. in luxury developments
Exumians briefed on $675 mil. in luxury developments
Exumians residents were briefed last week about four major luxury developments, with many eagerly awaiting their impact, according to Exuma Chamber of Commerce President Urban Smith.
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.