No More Yen for Whales
Dominica -- June 22, 2008: Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerritt, and his cabinet have taken a decision that will not endear them to the Japan Whaling Association or to some of the governments in nearby Caribbean states. It may however, help to stop the wanton slaughter of hundreds of whales every year and, at the same time, contribute to a growing tourist attraction in the Caribbean – whale watching. Skerritt has announced, in advance of the 60th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) on June 23rd, that the country’s representative will abstain on a vote for "the sustainable use of marine resources” meaning the killing of whales.
St. Kitts & Nevis DemocratLabels: Caribbean, Chile, commercial whaling, Dominica, International Whaling Commission, Japanese whaling, whale watching, whales
