PHILIP “BRAVE” DAVIS, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) leader
NASSAU, Bahamas — Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis said yesterday that while the opposition has no position on the government’s approval of Disney Cruise Line’s proposal to develop Lighthouse Point in South Eleuthera, he does have faith in Disney’s record of protecting the environment.
“For me, Disney has demonstrated over the years their sensitivity to the environment, and I am aware that they contribute mightily to preserving the ecosystems all over the world, particularly in our region,” Davis said, when called for comment. “Now, the key here, at the end of the day, is to ensure access by Bahamians to the beaches in that area. I’d recommend that government seek to acquire, through negotiations, more eco-sensitive areas of the property to be transferred to the government or to an environmentally friendly agency to preserve that as maybe some eco-park.”
But Davis noted that Disney will have to ensure that Bahamians can participate in some of the economic activity at the site. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/10/22/davis-has-faith-in-disneys-environmental-record/
