A news release e-mailed by the Bahamas government on Monday said that, effective immediately, it would charge $150 for boats up to 35 feet long and $300 for larger boats. The previous fee was $100 for all foreign boats.<\/P><\/p>\n
But boaters visiting the island of Bimini, 50 miles east of Miami, for last weekend’s Independence Day holiday reported that officials were already charging the higher fees.<\/P><\/p>\n
Boaters who are still planning to cruise to the Bahamas can call or e-mail Keith Gomez at the Bahamas Tourist Office in Plantation for information. Call 1-800-327-7678 or e-mail kgomez@bahamas.com.<\/P><\/p>\n
By Susan Cocking, The Miami Herald<\/B><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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