en-US Fri, 24 May 2013 02:54:53 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 02:54:53 GMT PageTypes CMS System 60 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:07:43 GMT BNT Strategic Plan 2013

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]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:05:51 GMT Sustainable Tourism Model Second Draft

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]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:58:56 GMT Draft Westside Andros National Park

]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:31:57 GMT Warderick Wells Painting By Fishartista Kim Rody Original Oil painting valued at $10,000.00 Offered for Special On Line Auction to support the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:04:26 GMT Celebrating 30 Years of the Flora of the Bahamas: Conservation and Science Challenges

]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:16:36 GMT Visit Eleuthera and Stay at The Beautiful Pineapple Fields and FLY FREE!

]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 23:07:22 GMT June 25-30 Black Point Exuma - Bahamas Nature Tour Guide Programme

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:51:23 GMT Abaco Parrot

]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 00:36:03 GMT Coastal Awareness T-Shirt Competition

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]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:43:00 GMT Spring and summer months are active times for snakes; food is abundant, it is breeding season and the warm days give them lots of energy. The Chances of encountering snakes in these months is definitely greater than at any other time of the year. Meeting a snake in The Bahamas is perfectly harmless event but unfortunately many people due to superstition and misinformation are afraid of these harmless creatures. Snakes certainly strike fear into many people around the world, however, Bahamians ca

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:45:00 GMT NASSAU, BAHAMAS (June 21, 2011) — The Ministry of The Environment of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in conjunction with the Bahamas National Trust and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) announce a one-day conference at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort (West Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas) on Friday, July 8, 2011.

]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 18:48:00 GMT The BNT’s Annual General Meeting and Meeting of Council were held April 7&8. At the AGM members of the BNT received an update on the annual work of the Trust, a report on the organization’s fi nances and elect the offi cers and the Council for next year.

]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 19:13:00 GMT During Spring and Summer many birds are nesting and all these baby birds go through a phase known as fledging where they are learning to fly for the first time. For most young birds this is not very successful and so they end up on the ground before they properly learn to use their newly discovered wings.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 19:18:00 GMT "As giant endangered sea turtles make their annual migration to the undeveloped and pristine beaches of South Abaco to nest, once again mankind has shown its ugly barbaric side by raiding two nests at Schooner Bay beach in the last 10 days"

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:21:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is honored to work with the Pew Environment Group to further Shark Conservation in The Bahamas. Globally the demand for shark fins, meat, liver, oil and other products have driven numerous shark populations to the brink of extinction.

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:41:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust welcomes any discussion of environmental issues. In fact, one of our chief goals is to raise environmental awareness among Bahamians. Accordingly, in view of the many misconceptions that have been repeatedly aired in the media and on the internet about development in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, the BNT has prepared this fact sheet to inform the debate.

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:52:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust offers the following response to an article calling for a ban on development within national parks. The article appeared in the Tribune on Friday October 29th 2010, written by Tribune Reporter Megan Reynolds.

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:56:00 GMT The US Embassy and the Bahamas National Trust bring you The Discovery Club Green Video Challenge. Discovery Club members have submitted their inspiring videos under the themes:

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:27:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust is pleased to assist KPMG with undertaking a small survey on renewable energy in the Caribbean region. KPMG are planning to present the findings of this survey at the conference itself, and will also make available the results for those not able to attend.

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:29:00 GMT If the 176‐square‐mile Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park could have been acquired as an untouched or pristine wilderness, the issue of land use conflicts within the park could have been easily avoided by forever excluding all private interests.

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:23:00 GMT Land and Sea Park. The show was open to the public on Saturday, July 10th. The event raised over $2,500 and the funds will be used to maintain moorings in the Pelican Cays Land and Sea Park and for new moorings at Abaco’s newest National Park, Fowl Cays National Park.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 17:19:00 GMT The BNT held their Annual General Meeting on March 25th at The Retreat Garden. The purpose of the meeting is to update members on the annual work of the Trust, provide a financial report and elect the officers and Council for the next year.

]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:16:00 GMT It was a great honour to serve as president this year during the 50th anniversary celebrations. The BNT is a unique organization and is tremendously important nationally as the manager of the country’s national park system. Our national parks not only serve as a source of tremendous value, pride and enjoyment of the Bahamian people, but also make an invaluable contribution to the world’s biodiversity.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:10:00 GMT Join The Bahamas National Trust as we celebrate World Wetlands Day Saturday, February 6th, 2010 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy Kayaking Tours, Snorkel Tours, Educational Games

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:01:00 GMT The Bahamas Government announced that it is set to expand the Bahamas National Trust’s National Park System in Abaco, Andros and Conception Island. The offi cial announcement came from Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham as he brought special greetings to the attendees at the BNT’s recent 50th Anniversary Ball on 17 October

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:59:00 GMT 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.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:58:00 GMT 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

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:55:00 GMT 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.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT 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.

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:44:00 GMT 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.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:38:00 GMT "Environmental Sustainability and Conservation in The Bahamas: A Vision for the Future"

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:37:00 GMT 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.

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:32:00 GMT 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.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:16:00 GMT 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

]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 16:05:00 GMT 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.

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:04:00 GMT Explore the Bahamian Pine Forest with eminent botanist Dr. Ethan Freid as your guide. Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 a.m. Drive south from the airport towards Coral Harbour past Odyssey Aviation. After road straightens look for BNT signs

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:50:00 GMT Earth Hour 2009 - Saturday March 28th, 2009 - 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. At 8:30pm on 28 March 2009, towns and cities across the world will turn off their lights for one hour sending a powerful global message that it’s possible to take action on global warming.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:48:00 GMT HRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex joined The Bahamas National Trust for a special luncheon in honour of BNT's 50th Anniversary.

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