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Bahamas Chatter: Reply from Minister of Tourism in the Bahamas
Reply from Minister of Tourism in the Bahamas
Posted: 11 May 2016 12:39 PM PDT
I have also received a reply from the Minister of Tourism. Here is the response.
“Bruce
I have reviewed your and the concerns of others relative to security. Be assured that we are addressing this issue with urgency. We do not intend to allow any person or persons to destroy our country and the wonderful relationships we have with so many. Thank you and be assured that we will resolve the issues.
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On Sun, May 8, 2016 at 8:01 PM -0700, “Bruce Bogdanoff” wrote:
Minister of Tourism
Obie Wilchcombe

One of the reasons we choose to cruise the Bahamas and the Exhumas is due to your excellent record of security for our sailing craft and dinghies and motors. Although I have not been affected yet, it has come to my attention, that theft that was not there of our motors and equipment, is now becoming commonplace. If this continues, we will need to look for other cruising locations and monies that would go to your economic development will need to go to security.
I strongly urge you to review my concerns and share it with the appropriate security authorities for actions that need to be taken to insure our safety.
Thank you,
Bruce Bogdanoff
S/V Help Me Rhonda”