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.

  • Kakona Development in South Abaco Community Consultation

    The Kakona Development is South Abaco will impact the Abaco National Park and the Cross Harbour Marine protected Area Significantly, if allowed. Concerned citizens can attend the public consultation for this project and make their voices heard. The public meeting… Continue Reading →

  • The Constitution of the Bahamas

    As we work in the Bahamas and support national development and sustainability in Social, Economic, and Environmental arenas, we must be guided by the supreme law of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The following link leads to a digital copy… Continue Reading →

  • Your help distributing a BC capacity building survey

    Dear BirdsCaribbean’s program and working group leaders, BirdsCaribbean wants to assess the capacity building needs of our community, through a survey, in preparation for an in-person workshop at the DR conference, Assessment of BirdsCaribbean’s Capacity Building Initiatives and identification of… Continue Reading →

  • Cannibalism in anoles

    On August 13th, 2023 we went to collect some Cocoplum from former Prime Minister Perry Christie’s property in Adelaide. There were lots of learning opportunities that day, but perhaps the most surprising was my first time observing cannibalism in anoles…. Continue Reading →

  • Jamaica is FDA Certified

    According to a March 22, 2024 press release, “The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation is now the only internationally recognised accreditation body in the English-speaking Caribbean, delivering technical training and accreditation services to laboratories, inspection and certification bodies in eleven… Continue Reading →