{"id":24774,"date":"2012-08-17T08:57:33","date_gmt":"2012-08-17T12:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/?p=24774"},"modified":"2012-08-17T13:58:35","modified_gmt":"2012-08-17T17:58:35","slug":"bahamas-dominican-republic-discuss-poaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2012\/08\/bahamas-dominican-republic-discuss-poaching","title":{"rendered":"Bahamas, Dominican Republic Discuss Poaching"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NASSAU, The Bahamas — The Government of The Bahamas will engage the Government of the Dominican Republic on the diplomatic front to address the \u201clong- standing concerns\u201d that exist with Dominican nationals poaching The Bahamas\u2019 marine resources, Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard J. Nottage said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe livelihood of our people and a significant part of our economy are tied to our marine resources,\u201d Dr. Nottage said. \u201cThe poaching of our marine resources has been a matter of much concern for many years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Nottage said while the Government attempts to resolve the situation on the diplomatic front, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will be outfitted with the assets necessary for the Force to carry out its mandate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Defence Force plays a pivotal role in protecting our marine resources from poachers and thus the provision of the requisite resources of equipment and trained manpower is essential,\u201d Dr. Nottage said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis government will not waver in ensuring that the necessary resources are provided for them to effectively carry out their responsibilities,\u201d Dr. Nottage added.<\/p>\n

The National Security Minister said the reactivation of the Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA) grouping should have a major impact on poaching, illegal immigration and the illegal trafficking of arms and drugs through The Bahamas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the Defence Force plays a major role in securing our borders, this responsibility is shared with other law enforcement agencies,\u201d Dr. Nottage said. \u201cA major reason for this Government re-activating regular joint meetings of the Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies is to foster a closer collaboration and the sharing of intelligence and assets among the Police Force, the Defence Force, Immigration Department, Customs Department, the Port Department and Her Majesty\u2019s Prison.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, the Police Force Marine Support Services Branch has a significant number of assets (namely vessels) for use in operations close to our coastlines and there are plans to utilise them in joint operations between the Police and Defence Forces in securing our borders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Nottage said the Government will implement a comprehensive plan to control the country\u2019s borders and stem the flow of illegal immigration, illicit drugs and illegal weapons through an \u201cintegrated mix of increased staffing, more robust enforcement, greater investment in detection technology and infrastructure, and enhanced coordination between our law enforcement agencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated and brave men and women of our law enforcement agencies who, each day, and often at great risk, perform the task of protecting our borders. As a country, we owe them a depth of gratitude,\u201d Dr. Nottage added.<\/p>\n

By Matt Maura
\nBahamas Information Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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