Affirmation Given to Management of Bahamian Spiny Lobster Fishery

The Bahamian Spiny Lobster (crawfish) fishery has attained certification by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), one of the most recognized and most reputable seafood certifications, after a nine-year project and 19-month-long assessment...

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Bahamian Spiny Lobster Certified by International Agency as a Sustainable Seafood Product

IN a move to secure greater access to international markets for the country?s fishery, and in particular establish the Bahamian Spiny Lobster as a sustainable seafood product, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources

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Lobster Fest & Lion Fish Derby

Sunday 5th August 2018  9:00 AM

This event celebrates the opening of the national Lobster Season and includes a hunt for the invasive Lion Fish. On day one, prizes will be awarded for the largest lobster and most lion fish caught: start time 9:00 a.m. / end time 4:00 p.m. In the evening, there will be a variety of lobster entrees, lots of beverages, art, souvenirs, games, and dancing to Bahamian music: start time 6:00 p.m. / end...

Lobster Fest & Lion Fish Derby

Saturday 4th August 2018  9:00 AM

This event celebrates the opening of the national Lobster Season and includes a hunt for the invasive Lion Fish. On day one, prizes will be awarded for the largest lobster and most lion fish caught: start time 9:00 a.m. / end time 4:00 p.m. In the evening, there will be a variety of lobster entrees, lots of beverages, art, souvenirs, games, and dancing to Bahamian music: start time 6:00 p.m. / end...

Pinnacle pushes back Red Lobster opening to Q4 

Citing "various market factors", Pinnacle Franchise Brands has pushed back the opening of the country's first Red Lobster restaurant to the final quarter of the year. As a result, the Bahamian company told shareholders in a letter over the weekend that its first and flagship location will open in Trinidad and Tobago in the second ...
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School piloting program that could help maintain spiny lobster stocks

The Island School is piloting a program to explore new technology that could help maintain spiny lobster stocks while the fishery remains in a healthy, sustainable state, researcher at the school Dr. Nick Higgs said yesterday. Higgs explained that the research will help The Island School understand how to "get more from our oceans" while ...
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Lobster fishermen hit with price drop on int'l market

While spiny lobster fishermen have had a phenomenal catch this season, the price of lobster on the international market has slid slightly, depressing local exporters, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resource and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting explained to Guardian Business yesterday. Sweeting said the price of lobster has had a minimal decrease from the pricing ...
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Great start to lobster season, market price strong, says fisheries minister

Spiny lobster fisherman do not expect global shipping issues and pricing problems to affect this year's season, Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Clay Sweeting told Guardian Business, though he admitted that fuel costs have been a challenge for fishermen. Sweeting said the season has gotten off to a "great" start, as ...
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Pinnacle eyeing Red Lobster Bahamas opening for Q1 2023

Pinnacle Franchise Brands plans to open Red Lobster Bahamas in the first quarter of 2023, according to the company's semi-annual progress report to shareholders, which added that the company plans to simultaneously open a location in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Shareholders expected Red Lobster Bahamas to be developed this year, but Pinnacle cited in its report that ...
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Warning issued as lobster season begins

MARINE Resources Acting Director Gregory Bethel says officials continue to be faced with some "unscrupulous" people who do not follow protocols when it comes to lobster season.

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