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]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:38:00 GMT Nassau, BAHAMAS (July 5, 2011)—Sharks in The Bahamas can breathe more easily after the nation’s government announced today that all commercial shark fishing in the approximately 630,000 square kilometers (243,244 square miles) of the country’s waters is now prohibited.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:45:00 GMT Following three successful and productive weeks of research in Cay Sal Bank, the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition is off to a great start, said Captain Phillip Renaud, USN (ret), the Foundation’s Executive Director. “Our Cay Sal Bank research mission was ambitious, productive and a huge success” he said. “We accomplished more than we anticipated, being blessed with calm seas, clear water, sunny days and a great team effort.’

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:57:00 GMT The seven Bahamian scientists who participated in Cay Sal Bank research “ were a pleasure to work with, eager to learn, and a tribute to their country“ said Captain Phillip Renaud, USN (ret), Executive Director, Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation.

]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:21:00 GMT GOVERNOR'S HARBOUR, Eleuthera - New York philanthropist Shelby White, who has owned a home here for over 30 years, opened the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve on Thursday (March 24) - the first of its kind in the region.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:27:00 GMT The new Bahamas National Trust Act introduced by Environment Minister Earl Deveaux in October was approved by Parliament in December and will come into effect early in the new year. It marks the first revision of the organization’s governing law in 51 years. The new legislation gives the BNT explicit legislative authority to advise both the public and private sectors of The Bahamas on sustainable development issues and policies.

]]> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:34:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust is conducting a Shark Petition Competition for BNT Members in an effort to raise awareness and support for our ongoing Shark Campaign

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:41:00 GMT Artists Come Together to Support National Parks on Abaco The Bahamas National Trust, Abaco Beach Resort, local Artists and corporate supporters have come together to provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to Abaco to view the works of over 30 talented Bahamian artists on January 28, 29 and 31. All proceeds from the Art for the Parks Abaco Festival will go to support the six national parks on Abaco. The event will open on Saturday, January 29 at 10:00 am and Sunday, January 30 at 12 n

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:40:00 GMT During the week of January 3, 2011, The Bahamas National Trust hosted a public lecture in New Providence and in several Family Islands highlighting the importance of Shark conservation.

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:52:00 GMT Discovery Club's Oakes Field Primary School and Nassau Christian Academy School Badge Ceremony. Members of the Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) Discovery Clubs (DC) and their parents celebrated their achievements at an installation and awards ceremony held at the Retreat Gardens, Village Road in December. Schools participating in the ceremony were Oakes Field Primary, Nassau Christian Academy and St. Andrew’s School. The students completed all of the work for their Mangrove Badge which emphasized

]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:54:00 GMT The month of April has been declared Coastal Awareness Month. Throughout the month there will be many campaigns and events taking place to ensure that the more focus is placed on our coastal environment and ways to combat threats such as Pollution, Climate Change, Overfishing, Invasive Species and Habitat Destruction. Attached is the calendar of events. There will be activities throughout the islands and if your island is participating we encourage you to please get involved.

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:11:00 GMT Eleuthera, Bahamas, February 19th 2009 - A community Open House was held February 19th in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, to celebrate the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve, a 25-acre sanctuary, being created in partnership between the Bahamas National Trust and the Leon Levy Foundation, to showcase the Bahamas rich plant life.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:14:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust has been inundated with calls from our members and other concerned citizens regarding a fishing vessel in Grand Bahama being outfitted to net tuna on a commercial scale. The BNT feels a moral responsibility to comment on this proposed commercial fishing enterprise.

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:23:00 GMT Temple Christian School’s Discovery Club held their awards ceremony at the BNT Retreat Garden on Thursday, February 4, 2010. The Club of 32 students is coordinated by Ms.Sanshea Adderley with assistance from a number of volunteer teachers. The students completed the required activities for their Bugs and Environment Badges and received their Discovery Club sashes and BNT Membership Cards.

]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:32:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust , Abaco Beach Resort, local Artists and corporate supporters have come together to provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to Abaco to view the works of over 30 talented Bahamian artists on January 29, 30 and 31. All proceeds from the Art for the Parks Abaco festival will go to support the six national parks on Abaco. The event will open on Saturday, January 30 at 10:00 am and Sunday, January 31 at 12 noon at the Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour. Admission i

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:41:00 GMT Proceeds from the 15th Annual Festival Noel held on December 4th, 2009 at The Rand Nature Centre, Freeport, Grand Bahama will assist in the restoration of the watchable wildlife pond at The Rand Nature Centre.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT Christmas Jollification – A Winter Wonderland of Crafts and Holiday Fun On Saturday and Sunday November 21st and 22nd attendees to the annual BNT Christmas Jollification will be walking in a Winter Wonderland. The annual event features arts and crafts created by some of the most accomplished artisans in The Bahamas.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:54:00 GMT Abaco Beach Resort’s Art for the Parks is a new partnership which brings together the Bahamas National Trust and local artists to support the National Parks of Abaco. Art for the Parks will premiere on January 30th and 31st, 2010 at Abaco Beach Resort and the event promises to bring some of Abaco’s most talented artists and artisans together under one roof.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:00 GMT Nassau, Bahamas, October 19, 2009 –– The Bahamas Government has announced that it is set to expand the Bahamas National Trust’s National Park System in Abaco, Andros and Conception Island The official announcement came from Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham as he brought special greetings to the attendees at the BNT’s recent 50th Anniversary Ball.

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT The BNT opened their gates at 12 noon on Saturday, October 24th for their Annual Wine and Art Festival sponsored by Bristol Wines and Spirits. “This was our 19th Wine and Art Festival and we are extremely grateful to Bristol Wines and Spirits for their support of Trust and it’s work” commented Eric Carey, BNT Executive Director.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:26:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust is in the process of developing a proposal for a National Park to be developed off the Southwest coast of New Providence Island. This area is highly significant for The Bahamas because of its proximity to Nassau; and as a result, can pose both threats to the marine resources and opportunity for sustainable use of these resources.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:20:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust was formed in 1959 by an act of Parliament to manage The Bahamas' national park systems. The Bahamas' National Park System is at the heart of the Trust's mandate. With 25 National Parks encompassing more than 700,000 acres of land and sea areas, the National Parks have tremendous value to The Bahamas that spans economic, ecological and social realms.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:30:00 GMT Get a 'sneek peek' at a few of our Gala Ball Silent Auction Items! If you would like to make a pre-bid on an item please call us at The BNT Office at (242)-393-1317 or Email us at bntmembership@bnt.bs or Stop by - we would love to see you! Help us make this 50th Anniversary Ball a success!

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:34:00 GMT Andros Island is the largest of the Bahamian islands and is home to the Andros Barrier Reef, the third largest barrier reef in the world. As one of the least populated regions in The Caribbean Basin, Andros Island and its myriad of tidal creeks, interconnected lakes, mud flats, and mangroves support some of the largest populations of underwater life in the region.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:40:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust has long been on record as supporting the removal of Casuarinas from our island coastlines. Extensive research supports that removal of casuarinas from coastal areas and replanting of the dune ridge with native vegetation will restore the dune and provide an effective barrier against wave action. The Trust supports the removal of casuarinas from Saunders Beach and the moving of the road back from the shoreline as actions that will provide long term protection of the be

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:44:00 GMT Proposal for the Expansion of Peterson Cay National Park As one of the smallest National Parks in The Bahamas, Peterson Cay is located off of the southern shore of Grand Bahama; just 7 miles East of Lucaya. It is a windswept and sparsely vegetated limestone island, and the only cay on the south side of Grand Bahama (Figure 1). As it currently stands, the protected park area, which was established in 1968, encompasses the entire cay itself.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:50:00 GMT Bahamas Wholesale Agency (Freeport) Ltd. has generously made a $5,000 donation to the bridge project at Lucayan National Park. Wayne Russell, General Manager of B.W.A., made the cheque presentation to Karin Sanchez, Chairman of the GB Regional Branch of the Bahamas National Trust at B.W.A.’s Grand Bahama headquarters on Milton Street on July 31, 2009. Mr. Gary Wilfred Burrows, Sales Manager at BWA was also on hand for the presentation.

]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:34:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust began construction in June on a 650 foot wooden boardwalk and covered observation viewing platform at Bonefish Pond National Park. The boardwalk and viewing platform will be used as a gathering spot for educational field trips at the National Park which is an excellent site for exploring coastal mangroves.

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:53:00 GMT BNT Fun Run Walk Celebrates 50 years of Conservation Success. Members of the BNT turned out in force for a Fun Run Walk on Saturday, July 18th.The walk was organized as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Trust, which celebrated the signing of the BNT Act in 1959 on July 13th.

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:40:00 GMT The Bahamas Dive Association donated 25 sets of snorkeling equipment to The Bahamas National Trust to assist with the Student Environmental Camp. That is being held in Andros at the Forfar Field Station the last week of July.

]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:57:00 GMT In July, a team of Bahamian and International Divers under the direction of Dr. Craig Dahlgren conducted a rapid ecological assessment ( REA) of the proposed area for a Southwest Marine Park. The REA assessed the marine habitats and resources within the proposed park area including:

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:58:00 GMT BNT Captures Alligator at Great Harbour Cay. Bahamian Independence do not stop Warden Randolph “Casper “ Burrows and Joe Wasilewski, Environmental Wildlife Consultant from capturing a 7 foot 125 pound female alligator from a golf course pond on Great Harbour Cay Berry Islands.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:05:00 GMT The Rt. Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Declares 2009 'The Year of The Bahamas National Trust' In Honour of our 50th Anniversary Proclamation.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:09:00 GMT Twelve private school educators participated in a special workshop introducing them to the BNT’s teacher’s resource on marine biodiversity “Treasures in the Sea”.

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:43:00 GMT The BNT’s Summer Safari Camp was certainly an exciting experience for the young participants as they traveled to National Parks and other places of interest on New Providence from June 22- 27.

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:14:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust is working with Caroline Stahala, Ph.D student at Florida State University to monitor the 2009 Bahamas Parrot nesting season in the Abaco National Park. Ms. Stahala is also assisting with determining the effectiveness of the predator control programme being implemented by the Trust to control invasive feral cats which are the major threat to Bahamas Parrots during the nesting season which begins in late May early June.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:49:00 GMT Despite challenging economic times the Trust is pleased that the government of The Bahamas has continued commitment to the protection of the Bahamian Environment with their support of the Bahamas National Trust . The government delivered on its pledge of 1 million a year, thereby ensuring the financial stability of its national parks management agency.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:16:00 GMT BNT members and guests entered the Retreat Gardens on Friday, April 24th and were transported to Sherwood Forest. Feast in the Forest , a new event for the BNT, provide food and entertainment in relaxed and informal atmosphere reminiscent of medieval fairs where one could visit tents and eat delicious roasted meats and fish , vegetables and of course delicious desserts.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:59:00 GMT The staff of Alexiou, Knowles and Co. showed their support for the environment and in particular wetlands on Saturday, April 18th . The group organized a special table about side of City Markets at Harbour Bay, to sell the Pintail Pride Campaign T-Shirts that are being worn nationally on April 22nd – Earth Day.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:51:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust, BEST Commission, BREEF, Dolphin Encounters, and The Nature Conservancy are encouraging Bahamians to plant a tree on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. The initiative is part of the Bahamas Million Tree Campaign where the Bahamas has pledged to plant a million trees by December 2009.

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:34:00 GMT Bahamas National Trust is a non-profit membership organization established by an act of Parliament in 1959. It is charged with: Managing the country's 25 national Parks covering 700,000 acres of land and sea, Providing environmental education services and programmes to Bahamians and Advising government on environmental policy matters

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:03:00 GMT As part of the Bahamas National Trust’s Earth Day Activities, 30 participants in the Girl Guides Caribbean Camp planted 500 hundred mahogany seeds and 700 Horseflesh seeds. The initiative is part of the Bahamas Million Tree Campaign, in which the Bahamas has pledged to plant a million trees by December 2009. The girls came from throughout the Bahamas, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:20:00 GMT On Earth Day – Show your support for Bahamian Wetlands. The Pintail Pride Campaign is encouraging Bahamians to show their support for Bahamian Wetlands by participating in a T-Shirt Day on April 22, 2009 – Earth Day.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:15:00 GMT Help the Bahamas Plant a Million Trees Plant a Tree to Celebrate Earth Day – April 22. The United National Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a major worldwide tree planting campaign in an effort to combat global climate change. Under the Plant for the Planet:

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:37:00 GMT The Shedd Aquarium has been active in Rock Iguana conservation, studying several Rock Iguana populations in The Bahamas since 1994. Volunteers have been helping researchers through Shedd Aquarium’s annual Iguana Research Expedition for the past 10 years .

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:39:00 GMT On Saturday, March 14th, over 200 guests and patrons of the BNT gathered at the Maillis Farm for an authentic Cuban Pig Roast. The event is the brainchild of Mr. Manuel Cutillas, who organizes and cooks the pigs each year.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:45:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust will be holding its annual Cuban Pig Roast on Saturday, March 14, 2008 at the Maillis farm at 1:00 p.m.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:43:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust hosted participants from eighteen West Indian islands and two Caribbean rim countries to the Retreat Garden and New Providence National Parks the week of February 19 – 23. The participants were participating in the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB) five-day Bird Monitoring Training Workshop. The participants included Executive Directors of NGOs in charge of protected areas, ornithologists, and conservation biologists employed by governme

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:45:00 GMT In the interest of long-term conservation planning for Abaco, Friends of the Environment and The Bahamas National Trust are proposing protection of coastal crown and treasury lands and cays from the area just south of Snake Cay dock to the southern side of Cherokee Sound on the east side of Great Abaco Island.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:48:00 GMT Sixteen naturalists, scientists and crew of the Coral Reef II ( Shedd Aquarium Research Vessel ) set off on an amazing adventure from Hurricane Hole to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park ( ECLSP)on Saturday, February 28th. Their task to retrace the footsteps of the scientific expedition that created the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park in 1958 and was to give reason for the creation of the Bahamas National Trust as the management body for the National Park System of The Bahamas.

]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:29:00 GMT FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 – The culmination of an 11-month project was realised on Thursday at the official opening of the newly constructed bridge at Lucayan National Park in eastern Grand Bahama. The event, attended by government officials and Bahamas National Trust representatives, was greatly anticipated as the bridge plays a vital role in the tourism product of Grand Bahama.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:54:00 GMT Bahamas National Trust Celebrates 50 Years. The opening activity for the BNT's 50th anniversary celebration was a Thanksgiving Service at St. Matthew's Church on January 21.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:37:00 GMT BNT Receives Support for Abaco National Parks. Discovery Land Company (DLC), developers of The Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club at Great Guana Cay, Abaco, continued their support of the Bahamas National Trust this week by presenting the organization with a cheque for $100,000 the second installment of a $600,000 3 year commitment to the organization and the national parks on Abaco.

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:56:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust in partnership with the Department of Marine Resources will hold a public lecture on Monday January 26th at 7:00 p.m. at The Retreat on Village Road. We are very fortunate to have Prof. Yvonne Sadovy, (B.Sc (Hons.), PhD. Manchester) visiting The Bahamas from 17 through 27 January, 2009. Her visit provides an opportunity for Bahamians to learn about the status of Nassau groupers throughout the wider Caribbean, and understand the importance of grouper populations in the

]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:40:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust’s Discovery Club has received a $30,000 commitment from First Caribbean International Bank ( FCIB) supporting this highly acclaimed environmental club over a three year period.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:43:00 GMT The Bahamas National Trust has reviewed and commented on the environmental evaluation of Bimini Bay submitted to the government by Black & Veatch (a US‐based engineering, consulting and construction company) in September and recently made public by the BEST Commission.

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:44:00 GMT In 2005, The Bahamas National Trust with the support of The Nature Conservancy and local partners began working in Andros to promote the expansion of the existing West Side National Park to include crucial terrestrial and marine nursery habitats.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:59:00 GMT The Nassau Garden Club made a special presentation at the Christmas Jollification Members evening on Friday, November 21st. Mrs. Higgs and Mrs. Hazelwood were active members of the BNT’s Retreat Committee for many years.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:01:00 GMT The World Conservation Congress concluded its work in Barcelona, Spain on October 16th after two weeks that brought together over 8,000 government officials, environmentalists, scientists, business people, NGO leaders and other delegates concerned with the fate of the planet and the threats to the survival of species and ecosystems.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:17:00 GMT BNT's Wardens and young interns from Inagua were busy in July assisting sea turtle researchers, Karen Bjorndal PhD and Alan Bolten PhD conduct research on juvenile sea turtles who call Union Creek Reserve home for the first 8 - 10 year of their lives.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:16:00 GMT BNT Wardens and young interns from Inagua were busy in July assisting sea turtle researchers, Karen Bjorndal PhD and Alan Bolten PhD conduct research on juvenile sea turtles who call Union Creek Reserve home for the first 8 – 10 year of their lives.

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