Fossil Fuel in The Bahamas?
Posted by Tonia Ferguson
on Mar 19, 2015
Mr. Wesley Campbell spoke to Rotarians and guests about a rather exciting possibility. First, he disclosed information about aragonite. Aragonite (sand) is a naturally occurring calcium carbonate mineral found in The Bahamian waters that is 94-97% pure. He shared that "aragonite has the potential to develop a new economic system for all citizens. With the right vision, aragonite can be the basis of new industries, manufacturing, auditing and exporting the following items from The Bahamas to the world. Cement, glass containers, auto glass, soil, acid, neutralizing, animal and poultry seed, agricultural lime, beach restoration, air pollution, pharmaceuticals, plastic, paint, inks, rubber, fiber and nonwovens, adhesives, sealants, drilling, water treatment, paper faux marble, power SO2 removal, ash reduction, specialty glass, coatings, to name a few. From 1964 this outrageous exploitation of our resources has continually taken place with minimal benefits to The Bahamian people and exorbitant benefit to private citizens. These resources belong to the entire BAHAMIAN people."
Second, he further stated that some seventeen billion barrels of oil in some seven wells were discovered in our waters. These wells were given names sentimental to our fish, e.g. blue fin (blue marlin), which estimates oil in the amount of $3.449B. According to Mr. Campbell, this information has been a part of Cabinet documents for many years. Believing that governments have not fulfilled their mandate and duty to educate Bahamian people on all aspects of our natural resources, including aragonite Mr. Campbell revealed that in short order, a new political party will come to the fore, presumably to right this wrong.
Rotarians and guests alike found the information quite interesting and as expected made inquiries. Insisting that all statements made were verifiable, Mr. Campbell invited further inquiries at wesleycampsr@hotmail.com.
