This is absolutely true. I have been on one of these live-aboard dive boats operating out of the Harbour Club with a foreign crew. They have their own moorings (or they are using nat'l trust moorings). I was baffled how an American outfit was blatantly working in Bahamian waters. If they were fishermen they would be arrested. They are profiting from our natural resources and virtually none of the revenue stays in the country.
@sheeprunner12, I am familiar with the Defence Force's ignorance of reports of Dominican poachers. My cousin works on a boat out of Spanish Wells. I have heard horror stories about Defence Force officers laughing at the notion of intervening. That didn't happen here. I am merely applauding what I hope will be the start of a trend towards action and protection of our marine resources. I hope we see more of it, and I'll say it again, good job.
jt says...
When did the Tribune turn into the National Inquirer?
On Bahamas resident ‘reverses ageing process’
Posted 23 February 2014, 12:55 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
This is absolutely true. I have been on one of these live-aboard dive boats operating out of the Harbour Club with a foreign crew. They have their own moorings (or they are using nat'l trust moorings). I was baffled how an American outfit was blatantly working in Bahamian waters. If they were fishermen they would be arrested. They are profiting from our natural resources and virtually none of the revenue stays in the country.
On Dive operator fearing 10% price rise 'tipping point'
Posted 22 February 2014, 12:29 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
Meriting claims in the Punch with the threat of legal action seems to validate them to me, not the other way around...
On Bank of the Bahamas to sue The Punch
Posted 21 February 2014, 1:41 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
This may be the only point Mr. Mitchell and I agree on, but I am glad that someone is campaigning for basic human rights for all Bahamians.
On Mitchell: US could cut assistance over Bahamas stance on LGBT rights
Posted 21 February 2014, 11:46 a.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
@john that tin foil helmet gettin' tight hey?
On PM: We'll get it right in inner city communities
Posted 19 February 2014, 10:34 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
Um, that photo is not even of a crawfish.
On Concerns over what happens to confiscated goods and vessels
Posted 18 February 2014, 2:21 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
Guess what? I'm a purple unicorn and I poop out treasure. Oh wow, Christie is right, it is really easy to lie.
On PM: We'll get it right in inner city communities
Posted 18 February 2014, 2:14 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
I propose a committee on the proper formation of committees.
On PM to form committee to give web shop advice
Posted 13 February 2014, 4:14 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
@sheeprunner12, I am familiar with the Defence Force's ignorance of reports of Dominican poachers. My cousin works on a boat out of Spanish Wells. I have heard horror stories about Defence Force officers laughing at the notion of intervening. That didn't happen here. I am merely applauding what I hope will be the start of a trend towards action and protection of our marine resources. I hope we see more of it, and I'll say it again, good job.
On 40 Dominicans held by Defence Force
Posted 10 February 2014, 10:46 p.m. Suggest removal
jt says...
Good job Defence Force!
On 40 Dominicans held by Defence Force
Posted 10 February 2014, 3:13 p.m. Suggest removal