1. Pascal, Jun 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM

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   More rules in the Bahamas… effective July 1, all foreign vessels regardless of size must have a functioning AIS, even when docked
   
   https://www.tribune242.com/news/2025/jun/17/fears-safety-reforms-set-to-drive-visiting-boaters-away/
   
   full text of the law on page 3
   
   https://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/BILLS/2025/2025-0041/2025-0041.pdf
2. Capt J, Jun 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM

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   They're also raising the cruising permit rates considerably...... under 34' is $500, 34'-100' is $1000 and more for above that.......way to shoot themselves in the foot and kill Bimini's economy.
3. Pascal, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM

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   Where did you see that ? That would economical suicide

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