2022

The BNT Fund Welcomes Arki Busson and Mark Dowley as Board Members

The BNT Fund Welcomes Arki Busson and Mark Dowley as Board Members Hank Ferguson, BNT Council Member, Mark Dowley, Newly Appointed BNT Fund Board Member, Anna Bancroft, BNT Director of Development, Geoff Andrews, BNT President, and Eric Carey, BNT Executive Director, sign BNT and BrilandAid MOU. (Arpad "Arki" Busson not pictured) August 29th, 2022 -

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BNT Statement on Proposed North Andros Mining Project

BNT Statement on Proposed North Andros Mining Project August 18th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) wishes to express its preliminary views on a proposed North Andros mining project by The Bahamas Materials Company. The Bahamas Materials Company has made presentations to the BNT’s Executive Committee (ExCo) on its project’s planned activity

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A Decade of Restoring Mangroves at The Bonefish Pond National Park

A Decade of Restoring Mangroves at The Bonefish Pond National Park Prior to its establishment as a national park in 2002, The Bonefish Pond National Park was used as an illegal dumping ground. Since 2008 a number of restoration projects have been undertaken with the aim of returning the park to its pristine condition. By:

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Tackling Pollution and Defending Parks with NFL Stars and BNT Partners (Test)

Tackling Pollution and Defending Parks with NFL Stars and BNT Partners On Friday, June 10th, to celebrate World Oceans Day, we welcomed a few NFL players from The Bahamas All Pro Celebrity Weekend, some of our corporate partners, and other special guests to The Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP) for a clean-up and mangrove planting.

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BNT Update on Poaching Incident in The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

BNT Update on Poaching Incident in The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park July 5, 2022 - Nassau, The Bahamas On July 1st, 2022, the BNT apprehended a vessel in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park that was suspected of poaching. Upon inspection of the vessel, we discovered spiny lobster (crawfish) onboard, which is

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RBDF and BNT Sign MOU Signifying Longstanding & Ongoing Partnership to Protect The Bahamas’ Natural Resources

RBDF and BNT Sign MOU Signifying Longstanding & Ongoing Partnership to Protect The Bahamas’ Natural Resources BNT Executive Director Eric Carey and Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Dr. Raymond King sign a memorandum of understanding between the BNT and the RBDF. June 29, 2022 - Nassau, The Bahamas The Royal Bahamas Defence

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BNT Supports Nature Reserve Component of Salinas Development on Long Island

BNT Supports Nature Reserve Component of Salinas Development on Long Island June 23, 2022 - Nassau, The Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) notes recent comments attributed to Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, & Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper about a proposed development in South Long Island. In a Nassau Guardian article

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Grand Bahama’s Lucayan National Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Grand Bahama’s Lucayan National Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary June 23, 2022 - Nassau, The Bahamas Special guests recently joined The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) in Grand Bahama to celebrate one of the island’s natural jewels - the Lucayan National Park - during its 40th anniversary last weekend. The Lucayan National Park (LNP) is one of

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BNT Premiers Short Film “Conchious Movement” Highlighting Plight of Endangered Queen Conch

BNT Premiers Short Film “Conchious Movement” Highlighting Plight of Endangered Queen Conch June 23, 2022 - Nassau, The Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) recently premiered their short documentary called “Conchious Movement” in front of an audience of special guests at the Rand Nature Centre over the weekend. “Conchious Movement” is an environmental documentary highlighting

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Tackling Pollution and Defending Parks with NFL Stars and BNT Partners

Tackling Pollution and Defending Parks with NFL Stars and BNT Partners By Elijah Sands June 13th, 2022 On Friday, June 10th, to celebrate World Oceans Day, we welcomed a few NFL players from The Bahamas All Pro Celebrity Weekend, some of our corporate partners, and other special guests to The Bonefish Pond National Park (BPNP)

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