Posted by: Editor on Oct 12, 2004 – 12:21 PM
newsandinfo  The Blue Flag International Jury has approved the launch of the first official Blue Flag campaign season in the Caribbean at nine beaches and three marinas.
A prestigious international symbol of environmental management and safety standards will be displayed in the Bahamas for the first time beginning in November.

The Blue Flag International Jury has approved the launch of the first official Blue Flag campaign season in the Caribbean at nine beaches and three marinas.

The Blue Flag International Jury approved the applications for Blue Flag certification from two marinas in the Bahamas – Old Bahama Bay and Port Lucaya Marina in Grand Bahama.

However, due to damage caused by the hurricanes Frances and Jeanne to the proposed Blue Flag marinas in Grand Bahama, the inauguration of the season in this country would be postponed until the marinas are fully recovered and open to Blue Flag standards.

The Blue Flag campaign is a voluntary certification scheme for beaches and marinas that adhere to key criteria for water quality, environmental and education, environmental management and safety and services.

Source: The Tribune