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The Bahamas National Trust bids farewell to Rivean Riley who served as our Andros PArk Warden for the past 3 years, supported with funding from The Nature Conservancy/BNT Andros West Side Project. Rivean was also responsible for implementing and building the viewing platform at Captain Bill's Blue Hill in the Blue Hole National Park. He create a trail around this blue hole and through the nearby and adjacent coppiece.

Join the BNT for a special public meeting to learn about the underwater caves on Southern Abaco which have yielded fossilized remains of ancient animals. These caverns will be the subject of an upcoming article in National Geographic Magazine

The Iguanas of the Bahamas - Visitors to the Bahamas may be fortunate enough to observe rare rock iguanas. Rock iguanas are a group of nine species of lizard belonging to the genus Cyclura that inhabit the rugged terrains of Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, the Puerto Rican Bank, the Caymans, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Each species is unique to only one or a few islands and are as distinctive as the islands themselves.

We would appreciate your support with the following survey which seeks to bring you information on conservation policy and seeks to assist you in understanding the value of Bahamian National parks, inclusive of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.

Thank you for patronizing our Gala Ball on Saturday, October 17th. We hope that you enjoyed the evening and look forward to your support of our Wine & Art and Jollifcation Events.

"Environmental Sustainability and Conservation in The Bahamas: A Vision for the Future"

Despite challenging economic times the Trust is pleased that the government of The Bahamas has delivered on its pledge of $1 million dollars a year to the Bahamas National Trust, thereby ensuring the financial stability of its national parks management agency.

The Bahamas National Trust submitted a proposal to The European Union, through The Ministry of Finance to improve infrastructure in our National Parks. The BNT received approval for a grant just under $1M.

Looking for a great Christmas Gift? Well, The Bahamas National Trust is pleased to offer our very own BNT Ties. These 100% silk ties are available in the following colours: Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow

The Bahamas is a vast network of islands that attracts anglers from around the world seeking bonefish and permit on the flats as well as other nearshore species such as tarpon and barracuda. While the bonefish is recognized as the preeminent species targeted by anglers in The Bahamas, little is known about how recreational angling is distributed across the different islands and, therefore, how angling affects their individual economies, much less the economy of the nation as a whole.