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Barge Jam Exposes Port’s Deep Issues | Bahamas News
A barge got stuck in Marsh Harbour’s channel, jamming traffic and taking 24 hours to free — requiring removal of over a thousand tons of rock. The incident exposed long-standing port problems: narrow channels, lack of dredging, no pilot service, and even basic facilities like restrooms for workers. It’s not the first time — past groundings have damaged coral reefs — and with freight ships forced to cancel and hurricane damage still lingering, the port’s outdated infrastructure is costing time, money, and progress. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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