Ah, the battle of the foreign multimillionaires whose primary goal is to expand their wealth, more often than not at the expense of Bahamians. Not that some of us won't get jobs, but nothing compared to the profits anticipated by Yntegra and Turtlegrass. Why else would they invest in expensive projects?

One has to wonder which of these principals has the most sway over government officials (both politicians and civil servants) and why? Given his investments on Sampson Cay and elsewhere in the Exumas and his generous "charitable" donations, it appears that Turtlegrass' principal feels "betrayed" by our government?!

Though born in Canada, Fox was born to a Bahamian father who was married to a Canadian. This means he's Bahamian by birth. Now, if his mother was Bahamian married to a Canadian, Fox would have to apply for citizenship. However, if the mother was not married, he would be Bahamian. Go figure. Our antiquated laws based on gender inequality.

Link to report which, at a minimum, should be named in the story. Same policy should apply to all such references.

2025 The Bahamas Investment Climate Statement. Published September 2025.

https://www.state.gov/wp-content/upload…

Also seemingly mindless activity for long stretches of time, not only close to shore, but in our national parks. https://photos.app.goo.gl/5PwBz8ZcytayG…

Extremely unfortunate, especially as warning traffic cones and personnel are more often than not in place. Excessive speed, including by heavy equipment operators, is a serious issue on Exuma. - everywhere, but especially true in areas where roads have been resurfaced. For the safety of residents, every town should have numerous speed bumps (sleeping policemen). The number of speed and alcohol related accidents is high, and it's a testament to the safety of modern vehicles that more drivers and passengers haven't died.

Was the Bill written by the Bahamas Moorings group? I ask because there appears to be significant overlap between the Bill’s objectives and language and those found in the Bahamas Moorings proposal—particularly regarding enforcement authority, assigned tasks such as service fees and waste management, and the overall enforcement role. For example, the Bill’s stated objectives (#3) closely mirror Bahamas Moorings’ aim to centralize control over mooring management and environmental oversight.

A bit harsh on Mr. Carey, but his motives as a paid consultant (perhaps in the employ of Turtlegrass or its owner) should be taken into consideration - especially given the support he gave the dredging at Bell Island 15 years ago. And Bell Island, less than 10 miles from Sampson Cay, is in the world's first land and sea park.

Sounds like the kind of response one would hear from the current US president, not a QC and member of the Inner Temple -- especially in a country so dependent on foreign visitors.

The Let's fix Exuma and Ragged Island video (available here,
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=44074…) is disappointing on several fronts. First, the producers failed to show the basic respect of representing The Bahamas—and particularly the region around Sampson Cay—with accuracy. Instead, they relied heavily on generic stock footage from unrelated global locations, undermining the credibility of their message. The narrator’s repeated mispronunciation of “Cay” further highlights the lack of familiarity with the place they are supposedly advocating for. These elements lend credence to the Deputy Prime Minister’s claim that the video may have been produced using AI, or at the very least, without sufficient human oversight or cultural knowledge.

Second, the video makes serious claims but provides no verifiable evidence to support them. Most notably, it references a Crown Land lease but fails to share the document itself—or even relevant excerpts. Without such documentation, viewers are left with little more than speculation, unable to assess the validity of the allegations being made.

That said, the video does bring attention—however clumsily—to an ongoing issue: the persistent lack of government transparency and accountability. If documents like the alleged Crown Land lease were made publicly accessible, claims like those presented in the video could be quickly verified or debunked. Greater transparency would not only allow the public to separate fact from fiction, but also empower government officials to respond decisively, presenting evidence and swiftly shutting down false or misleading narratives. The fact that this remains difficult speaks to a broader need for open access to public records and a more responsive culture of governance.

Interesting that the DPM did not issue this "support" until after the BML lease was scuttled. Where was he during the lease process and at the beginning of this week when citizens and concerned groups raised their concerns? In Carl Sagan's "cosmic boondocks?"