Robert Lightbourne
Robert Lightbourne serves as the Executive Chairman of the Straw Market Authority, playing a vital role in supporting local vendors. He was recently in the news for defending the relocation of straw vendors from Fort Fincastle to Fort Charlotte during ongoing repairs, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and long-term improvements for the vendors' livelihoods.
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Robert Lightbourne, executive chairman of the Straw Market Authority, defended the relocation of vendors as a necessary step towards long-term improvements.
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Robert Lightbourne, defended the move, describing it as a necessary step toward long-term improvements.
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Executive Chairman of the Straw Market Authority Robert Lightbourne defended the move, describing it as a necessary step toward long-term improvements.
Fort Fincastle vendors to relocate as repairs at water tower continueBahamas· 2025-03-14