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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
So... the beach you went to is not perfect. I know the feeling. But, how bad is it really? now you can get real data and see the quality of the beach you want to go to in the Bahamas.... Continue Reading →
Perhaps you have been looking for a dentist in the Bahamas recently. trying to find the support you need with a toothache can be a headache. To be honest, the pickings are slim. I dug around a bit and I... Continue Reading →
TW: physical abuseTL/DR: A career disciplinarian at my high school beat a student and I recount some of what I remember about the physical discipline I received from him. Background: This post comes from a post I made on Facebook... Continue Reading →
As a Scientist, Marine conservationists and cartographer, I am constantly amazed at the broad usefulness of mapping products that use human behavior and location data for important science based policy and advocacy. This map from Global Fishing Watch shows near... Continue Reading →
If you have been following along for awhile, you probably know I am becoming more and more of a geography nerd. I believe everything happens somewhere and somewhen. My dissertation even included loads of old maps. As a scientist, we... Continue Reading →
Executive director of the BSCA position posted.
Bahamians are up in arms over the right to access certain parts of the beach on Paradise Island. This is the gist. Bahamian law states that All land in the Bahamas up to the high water mark is for public... Continue Reading →
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