Zane Lightbourne
Zane Lightbourne is a Bahamian politician serving as the State Minister for Environment. He has been involved in discussions regarding the environmental assessments related to SpaceX's activities in the Bahamas, assuring the public that the findings of the environmental impact assessment will be made public. Lightbourne's role underscores the government's commitment to addressing environmental concerns while navigating partnerships with private companies.
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Environment Minister Zane Lightbourne confirmed that a certificate of environmental clearance had been issued for the site.
Tragedy at excavation site as worker crushed
Bahamas· 2026-02-02
Zane Lightbourne pushed back against Mr Cartwright, accusing him of misrepresenting the VAT relief.
‘How much will Bahamians save from VAT cut on food?’Bahamas· 2026-01-22
Zane Lightbourne appeared before the committee for Yamacraw.
Several PLP nomination races are heating upBahamas· 2026-01-21
Zane Lightbourne is the newly appointed Environment and Natural Resources Minister overseeing the relocation of roadside garages.
Work continues on site for roadside garage relocationBahamas· 2025-11-13
Zane Lightbourne is the Minister of State for the Environment.
Devynne Charlton earns the Prime Minister's Award for National PrideBahamas· 2025-11-12
Zane Lightbourne described Vaughn Miller as a respected national voice and a family man.
PLP MP and Cabinet Minister Vaughn Miller dead at 64Bahamas· 2025-09-29
Zane Lightbourne is mentioned in the context of his constituency.
INSIGHT: Political season begins in earnestBahamas· 2025-06-30
Zane Lightbourne is a junior minister often directing questions from reporters instead of Vaughn Miller.
‘We don’t want Vaughn Miller to run again’Bahamas· 2025-04-09
Acting Minister of Social Services Zane Lightbourne said this year’s theme centres on hope.
Neglect, sexual abuse top list of rising child abuse reportsBahamas· 2025-04-05
State Environment Minister of State Zane Lightbourne told The Tribune he would refer the matter to Mr Miller.
Officials silent over tug and barge stranded on reef at Fowl CayBahamas· 2025-03-29
Minister of State for the Environment Zane Lightbourne previously urged Bahamians not to panic over the March 6 explosion.
‘End secrecy over SpaceX clean-up’Bahamas· 2025-03-25
Zane Lightbourne cautioned against spreading panic over the recent SpaceX Starship explosion.
Lightbourne warns Cartwright against inciting fear over SpaceXBahamas· 2025-03-20
State Minister for Environment Zane Lightbourne said the Department of Environmental Planning Protection (DEPP) will make the findings of their environmental impact assessment public.
FNM deputy seeks answers on SpaceX’s environmental impactBahamas· 2025-02-20