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List of firms searching for oil in the Bahamas released
List of firms searching for oil in the Bahamas released THE Ministry of Environment has issued a list of the companies granted licenses to search for oil in the Bahamas and their current status in response to continuing claims that the moratorium on expl
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List of firms searching for oil in the Bahamas released
List of firms searching for oil in the Bahamas released THE Ministry of Environment has issued a list of the companies granted licenses to search for oil in the Bahamas and their current status in response to continuing claims that the moratorium on expl
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Draft legislation to protect environment released
AMID controversy over the government’s handling of a 2012 Rubis oil spill that affected Marathon residents, Minister of Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett yesterday released draft legislation for the establishment of the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection.
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National Trust 'gravely worried' on Bimini plan
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) yesterday said Resorts World’s Bimini cruise ship terminal plan would “cause irreparable and continuing damage to the marine environment” if approved in its current form.
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Science alliance conference to be hosted in Abaco
FRIENDS of the Environment are hosting the 6th biennial Abaco Science Alliance Conference from January 16 to 18 at New Vision Ministries in Marsh Harbour.
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Ministry sets guidelines for return to work
AS the country enters Phase Four of the plan to restart the economy, the Ministry of Environment and Housing has issued a statement on guidelines for returning to work. According to the statement, Minister of the Environment Romauld Ferreira issued
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Environmental health
The people’s environment in Nassau, Bahamas is in total need of deliverance, I would like to know why our inner cities are being neglected and overlooked by the minister of environment who appears to be sleeping.
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Students urged to be environment heroes
ENVIRONMENT Minister Romauld Ferreira continued his ministry’s “Be a Hero” campaign yesterday at St Cecilia Primary School.
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‘Seek and destroy’ deadly toad mission
THE Ministry of the Environment and Housing reactivated a task force on Friday to deal with the reemergence of the cane toad in western New Providence.
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CHAMBER VOICE: Work on your work space
Research has indicated that a healthy work space and attractive office environment adds value to the atmosphere that is created for employees, customers and the public at large.
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Keeping your brand clean
By Ian Ferguson
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National Trust: Cruise industry 'must get message' over waste
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) yesterday said the cruise ship industry “must get the message that poor practices that damage our environment cannot be tolerated”. Eric Carey, its executive director, in a statement urged the government to release i
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Contract awarded for West End clean-up
A CONTRACT worth $80,000 was awarded yesterday for the clean-up and removal of massive debris from the temporary dumpsite in West End.
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AG’s office to investigate gas tanker sinking liability
THE Office of the Attorney General will investigate the environmental liability attached to a collision at sea that resulted in a gas tanker sinking off the coast of New Providence.
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Keeping Grand Bahama clean
NEW signage erected on Coral Road, Freeport, is part of an ongoing campaign to promote cleanliness of the environment in Grand Bahama. The Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee (KGBC), partnering with the Bahamas National Trust, Ministry of Tourism and
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Fake news, PM? Well, not quite
A DOCUMENT about the transfer of portfolio responsibilities of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira, pictured, that was dismissed as “fake news” over the weekend by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is legitimate and was gazetted on August 22.
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Climate change
IS Prime Minister Minnis really serious about climate change and the environment?
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Another oil spill confirmed, government launches probe
SAVE The Bays Director Fred Smith yesterday accused the government of pandering to the United Nations on the environment instead of effectively mitigating oil pollution after another spill was confirmed in the Clifton area.
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Save the Bays to examine permissions for oil exploration
SAVE The Bays will request copies of all permits granted for oil exploration from the government with the view to considering whether they should be judicially reviewed, according to director Fred Smith.
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Environment specialists sign up to roles at Lighthouse Point
Disney Cruise line (DCL) has recruited more Bahamians to fill positions for its Eleuthera Lighthouse Point project.
