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Re: Minister calls for shipwrecks to be removed
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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06/24/2019 02:01 PM
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ruralcarrier
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Not only are they an eye sore but are detrimental to the environment and ecosystem of the Lagoon and outer waters. Don't shipwrecks and/or sunken ships (if prepared properly) make good dive sites?
J.D.
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Re: Minister calls for shipwrecks to be removed
[Re: Maria_and_Steve]
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06/24/2019 04:07 PM
06/24/2019 04:07 PM
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You would think that would be the case as it would bring needed revenue into the island, but between the French and Dutch governments, coupled with the corruption and self serving politicians what would make sense to most normal people has not trickled down to them. GEBE out, dump fires, insurance fraud, every body wanting their hands greased (We have this here in the US), yet a small multi national island whose reliance on tourists dollars, one would think they would push to get this rectified. Island rebuilt, debris removed, sunken or beached boats, yachts removed makes for a better environment, tourists dollars coming in, equates to more employment for their people desperate for work and normalcy. This recovery was no easy feat by no means, coupled with two governments, insurance companies from the dual nations making it harder to get things done. When tourists land on Caribbean islands, admitting it or not, is curb appeal..it sells, resells and so on. I hope these two governments truly get their head out of their asses and finally rectify these urgent matters. At this point it is a matter survival for their populace.
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