
Astra Charlton
Astra Charlton is the director of business development for My Own Water Sports Ltd, where she advocates for the sustainable management and regulation of jet ski operations in The Bahamas. Charlton supports the government's initiative to implement stricter penalties for water sports violations, emphasizing the need for open dialogue in policymaking to ensure the jet ski industry thrives while maintaining safety and accountability. She aims to see the funds collected from the newly proposed Maritime Revenue Unit reinvested into the tourism sector, reinforcing her commitment to delivering safe and memorable experiences for both local and international guests.
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Astra Charlton, director of business development at My Own Water Sports, argued that industry operators must be included in shaping the reforms.
Minister: Zero tolerance for water sports ‘recklessness’Astra Charlton, director of business development at My Own Water Sports, said the company’s year-to-date sales have increased by 1 percent.
Tour operators eyeing Thanksgiving upturnAstra Charlton, director of business development at My Own Water Sports, warned that stereotyping the sector will threaten the livelihoods of all law-abiding Bahamians employed in it.
‘Don’t demonise lawful water sports operators’Astra Charlton, director of business development for My Own Water Sports Ltd, noted her hope for funds collected from the Maritime Revenue Unit be pumped back into the jet ski industry.
Water sports operators back stricter penalties for offenses







