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BNT’s Statement on Destruction of Pine Forests on New Providence

BNT’s Statement on Destruction of Pine Forests on New Providence May 30th, 2022, Nassau, The Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has taken note of several instances of pine forest destruction on the island of New Providence lately. The BNT strongly condemns these recent actions and hopes that proper investigation and action be taken [...]

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All ‘Ashore’ at Staniel Cay for BNT Exuma Park Fundraising Event

All ‘Ashore’ at Staniel Cay for BNT Exuma Park Fundraising Event Special friends of the Exuma Park, including lifetime supporter Jason Callender (right), attend Ashore 2022 at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club on Saturday, May 21st. May 24th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) continued their transition back to in-person events with

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BNT Raises $100K at Cuban Pig Roast for Flamingo Conservation

BNT Raises $100K at Cuban Pig Roast for Flamingo Conservation May 11th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) celebrated a return to in-person events with their first Cuban Pig Roast since 2020, held on Saturday, May 7th at the Maillis Farm. The event was a huge success, raising a total of $100,000

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BNT Announces Executive Director Eric Carey’s Departure

BNT Announces Executive Director Eric Carey’s Departure The organisation's governing Council begins the formal search for a new leader April 26th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas Today The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) announced that Eric Carey will step down as Executive Director on December 31, 2022. During his fifteen-year tenure as Executive Director, over $60M in

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BNT Continues to Recommend Protection for Athol Island

BNT Continues to Recommend Protection for Athol Island April 25th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas Recent reports in the media of three proposed tourism developments for Athol Island have raised concerns over the future of the small barrier island which protects northeastern New Providence from storm surge. The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) does not support the

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Celebrate National Parks Day 2022 with the BNT

Celebrate National Parks Day 2022 with the BNT The organisation's governing Council begins the formal search for a new leader April 20th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas We’re excited to invite the public to celebrate our 4th annual National Parks Day with us! National Parks Day is a fee-free day that offers admission to national parks

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BNT and the Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership Sign MOU

BNT and the Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership Sign MOU Boats anchored in Elizabeth Harbour © Catherine Booker April 1st, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and the Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership (EHCP) recently celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two nonprofits. Both organizations share a vested interest

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Bahamas National Trust Receives 3RD Annual Stewart Family Philanthropic Award

Bahamas National Trust Receives 3RD Annual Stewart Family Philanthropic Award ~ Bahamas environmental watchdog honoured for its work in species conservation and resource protection through habitat restoration, education, research, and public awareness ~ Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International presents Eric Carey, Executive Director at the Bahamas National Trust with the 3rd Annual

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FTX, Azar Foundation, and Callender Family Donate Towards the Development of Exuma Park S.T.E.M. Building

FTX, Azar Foundation, and Callender Family Donate Towards the Development of ECLSP S.T.E.M. Building Left to right: Anna Bancroft, Director of Development & Communication, BNT; Jason Callender, Partner, ALBANY Resort; Ryan Salame, CEO, FTX; Geoff Andrews, President, BNT; Eduardo Azar, Chairman, dLocal; Zoë Gibson-Bowleg, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, FTX; Eric Carey, Executive Director, BNT;

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Celebrating World Wetlands Day by Planting Mangroves in Bonefish Pond National Park

Celebrating World Wetlands Day by Planting Mangroves in Bonefish Pond National Park BNT President Geoff Andrews and First Lady Ann Marie Davis plant a red mangrove. February 3rd, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas For the first time ever, World Wetlands Day was observed as an officially recognized international day by the United Nations. World Wetlands Day

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