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across Family Islands
LONG ISLAND - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today officially opened two infrastructure projects for Long Island – the Newton Cay Bridge and Monument Road.
The bridge crossing at Newton Cay provides access across a small creek from northern Long Island to the spectacular beach of Newton Cay.
The replacement was necessary so that both residents and tourists could safely access the cay. The contract for new bridge was in the amount of $407, 000.
Monument Road serves as an access to the popular Columbus Monument landmark, which was erected to commemorate Christopher Columbus landing on Long Island.
Finger in the wind
After suggesting in opposition he would support oil drilling with certain caveats, PM panders to populist view on controversial issue Dr. Hubert Minnis.
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis’ declaration on Friday that he is “totally against” drilling for oil in Bahamian waters is decidedly stronger in tone than his previously stated position on the matter when he was in opposition.
“I am totally against drilling for oil in our waters, totally,” Minnis said. “I have said that before; that has not changed.”
Though we have no record of Minnis ever expressing enthusiastic support for Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) planned exercise, the Free National Movement leader had said in opposition, “In embarking on oil drilling, the only thing I ask is that proper regulations be in place.”
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Following is a contribution by a Bahamian citizen concerning proposed oil drilling in The Bahamas. It brings to light what is happening in The Bahamas. I agree with its contents and wanted to share it with you. Please read it and demand that your representative do something about it. Remember, this is our country that God gave us to hand onto our children.
CONCERNED CITIZEN
Government enacted lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have forced Bahamians to stay home, crushed the economy, and destroyed Bahamian businesses. Meanwhile, Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) - which is not Bahamian - has been allowed to forge ahead with its plans to drill for oil in The Bahamas.
Ban oil drilling in The Bahamas
Dear Editor,
Government enacted lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have forced Bahamians to stay home, crushed the economy, and destroyed Bahamian businesses. Meanwhile, Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) which is not Bahamian has been allowed to forge ahead with its plans to drill for oil in The Bahamas.
This blatant act of discrimination by the government against Bahamians is unconscionable and unacceptable. It is also a slap in the face by the government and BPC because oil drilling will not create significant jobs for Bahamians, and drilling is an assault on the precious ecosystem that our lives and countless other forms of life depend on.