Tag: The Bahamas

Sister Islands ‘safe’ from mega-resorts

Sister Islands ‘safe’ from mega-resorts

| 26/09/2014 | 0 Comments

(CNS Business): Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell, who has responsibility for the Sister Islands, says the Cayman Islands’ new National Conservation Law adds significant protection from unsuitable or inappropriate developments. The DP also said he supports the establishment of a strategic development plan for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman to ensure that future developments on the […]

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Bimini cruise dock putting reefs in peril

Bimini cruise dock putting reefs in peril

| 10/09/2014 | 2 Comments

(CNS Business): The traditional livelihoods of fishing, diving and snokelling on the tiny island of North Bimini in The Bahamas are under threat from the construction of a thousand-foot cruise dock built to accommodate day trip passengers from Florida. Phase one is complete but residents and environmental activists say the silt produced during the dredging […]

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Bahamas proposes sweeping changes to gaming industry

Bahamas proposes sweeping changes to gaming industry

| 09/09/2014 | 1 Comment

(CNS Business): The government of The Bahamas has decided to go against the result of referendum and press on with the proposed comprehensive legislation aimed at regularizing the gaming industry in the country. The referendum to legalize gambling for citizens in January 2013, which cost taxpayers $1.2m, resulted in a ‘no’ majority vote. Nevertheless, Tourism Minister Obie […]

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