en-US Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:46:22 GMT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:46:22 GMT PageTypes CMS System 60 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:38 GMT Michael E. Lightbourn of Treasure Cay and for-mally of Nassau passed away February 6th, 2012 succumbing to advanced lung cancer. He is sur-vived by his wife Elouise Lightbourn, son Edward and his wife Sara, daughter Katherine and her hus-band Stephen; his grandchildren Celena, William, Claire and Miles.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:53:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust welcomes any discussion of environmental issues. One of our chief goals is to raise public awareness and understanding of these issues. The BNT places a high priority on environmental values because they are the necessary foundation for human happiness, health, livelihood and security.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:24:00 GMT On Saturday, October 29th, the Bahamas National Trust will open its gates for the 21st Annual Wine and Art Festival. The Annual Festival features over 50 talented artists , a selection of over 50 wines from Bristol Wines and Spirits and a new feature this year a wine and food pairing area sponsored by the Min-istry of Tourism’s Culinary Tourism Division.

]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:17:00 GMT BNT Council Visits Inagua The BNT Council held their fall meeting in Matthew Town Inagua from September 23 – 26. Th e meeting was hosted by Past President Glenn Bannister, CEO of Morton Salt Bahamas Ltd. Council conducted the business of the Trust receiving updates from divisional managers and executive management. Priority items for discussions were fund raising initiatives and the need for stronger advocacy with regard to marine resources. Th e BNT was honoured to have the Hon. Earl

]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:58:32 GMT “Sanctuary: The Last Stand for Sharks” is a new film that portrays the underwater world of sharks and paints a global picture of the global threats they are facing.

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:40:00 GMT If you are interested in learning Bahamian Birds be sure and join us for these relaxed and informative walks. Wear Comfrtable shoes, a hat and bring water. A limited number of binoculars will be available.

]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:43:00 GMT (Eleuthera, Bahamas) - Mark Daniels, Site Manager with the Bahamas National Trust's Leon Levy Nature Preserve, shared with The Eleutheran some of the work the staff of the Preserve has been doing within the Governor’s Harbour-community during the week following hurricane Irene.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:05:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust wishes to note its concern for Bahami-ans who have suffered loss of property and personal belongings in the Islands affected by Hurricane Irene a category 3 hurricane as it traveled the length of the Bahamas Chain August 25 and 26. The BNT is especially relieved that there was no life was lost in this dangerous storm.

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:29:00 GMT Nineteen Students between the ages of the 13 and 15 were able to participate in the 3rd Annual Eco Camp in August. The students earned a place at the camp by writing an essay on why they were deserving of the ex-perience or were one of the winners of the Coastal Awareness Student competition. Students attending the camp were from Andros, Abaco, Acklins, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Eleuthera and New Providence.

]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:51:00 GMT Sharks in The Bahamas can breathe easier after the Bahamas’ government announced on July 5th that all commercial shark fishing in the approximately 630,000 square kilometers (243,244 square miles) of the country’s waters is now prohibited. “2011 is fast becoming the year of the shark,” said Jill Hepp, manager of global shark conservation for the Pew Environment Group. “Today’s announcement permanently protects more than 40 shark species in Bahamian waters. We applaud the people and g

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