NASSAU, BAHAMAS – St.Annes Member of Parliament Adrian White sounded the alarm in parliament on Wednesday afternoon over what he termed an “environmental disaster” on the island of Abaco due to an alleged diesel leak from a service station.
White alleged that the fuel has been leaking into the harbour for more than twenty days. He added that residents have resorted to taking their own steps to offset the “nauseating” stench of the fumes.
He called on environmental authorities to take immediate action, even though officials reported that the spill has been contained.
White however still had his concerns. “Will the service station be fined? What appropriate action has been taken to clean up the spill that will undoubtedly impact our marine life,” he questioned.
White made his concerns known as debate commenced on environmental legislation to increase fines and penalties to the existing laws.
In responding to the concerns raised by White, Environmental Minister Vaughn Miller insisted that the polluter will pay.
Miller told house members that government is not sitting idly by on the issue and is cognizant of its impact on the environment. He added that once the investigation is complete action will be taken.
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