PM still committed to referendum on oil drillingBy Candia DamesGuardian News Editorcandia@nasguard.com While a referendum on oil drilling is not currently the priority of the Bahamas government, Prime Minister Perry Christie told The Nassau Guardian he remains committed to such a referendum.But he said “there would have to be serious indications that there is oil and natural gas in commercial quantities”.“I committed my party to if we are going to have oil drilling in The Bahamas while we are in power, we will do so by seeking the support of the people of The Bahamas, so the answer is yes,” said the prime minister when asked recently by The Nassau Guardian whether the referendum was still planned.He said,

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