This page will eventually become a collection of my reviews of Environmental Impact Assessments conducted in the Bahamas. The links lead to a Science and Perspective copy of the EIA as published, then a link to my comments on the EIA as submitted to the developer and the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection. I will also include a brief summary of the EIA. Enjoy.

  • Genetic Study Links Bahamians to Ghana, Tracing Ancestry Across the Atlantic

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Study Traces Strong Ghanaian Ancestral Roots in The Bahamas Nassau, The Bahamas, 22nd October 2025 A groundbreaking study published in the International Journal of Bahamian Studies reveals that the genetic and cultural legacy of The Bahamas is deeply tied to Ghana, particularly the Akan people of the Gold Coast. The research,…

  • Global Environmental Principles

    Global Environmental Principles Here I provide an overview of key global environmental principles, their historical context, and their application with a focus on The Bahamas and the Caribbean region. This guide was written to support students in Environmental Policy in the Bahamas. 1. Common but Differentiated Obligations Definition and Initial Use: This principle recognizes that…

  • Public Letter for Legal Reform for Environment

    To the Honourable Ministers of Law and Legal Reform, Environment, Tourism, Aviation and Investment, and Finance, I address this open letter to you, compelled by a profound concern for the integrity of our nation’s environmental and legislative framework. As you know, the Law Reform and Revision Act mandates an annual review of our laws and…

  • Sequence of events Bahamas Project-EIA-CEC-Bond

    Here is a sequence of events from a project being proposed through the proponent getting a Certificate of Environmental Clearance, establishing an environmental bond, completing the project, and getting the bond back, based on the Bahamas Environmental Planning and Protection Bill,2019.pdf and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.pdf documents. These reflect the understanding of Dr. Ancilleno Davis…

  • Understanding the Environmental Planning and Protection Act.

    The Bahamas’ Environmental Planning and Protection Act (2019)* is fairly young but has recently passed the 5 year age of maturity and spans two political terms. It is eligible for review and reform, so lets look at what the act was designed to do and you can decide if these goals have been met. *Note…