Elijah Sands, Author at Bahamas National Trust

BNT and Partners Call for Immediate Action on Vessels Aground on Coral Reef in Abaco

BNT and Partners Call for Immediate Action on Vessels Aground on Coral Reef in Abaco August 14th, 2024 – Abaco, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and local conservation partners are calling on the Bahamian Government to enforce the immediate removal of two vessels that have been grounded on a coral reef in the Fowl [...]

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BNT Congratulates Pericles Maillis & Colin Higgs for Recognition of Outstanding Services to The Bahamas

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BNT Congratulates Pericles Maillis & Colin Higgs for Recognition of Outstanding Services to The Bahamas July 4th, 2023 - Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) congratulates members Pericles Maillis and Colin Higgs, who have been recognized for outstanding services and contributions to the People of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the occasion of

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BNT Appoints Ellsworth Weir as Director of Parks

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BNT Appoints Ellsworth Weir as Director of Parks BNT Director of Parks, Ellsworth Weir April 7th, 2023 The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellsworth Weir as Director of Parks. With many years of experience in park management and enforcement, Ellsworth brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to

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BNT Statement on Discarded Barge Resting on Reef West of the Nassau Harbour

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BNT Statement on Discarded Barge Resting on Reef West of the Nassau Harbour Photo caption: Partially sunken barge resting on reef west of The Nassau Harbour. Photo credit: Michael Freifeld with support from IDEA Relief and BREEF. December 23rd, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is aware of a discarded barge

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BNT’S Wine & Art Festival Returns for 30th Anniversary After Two-Year Hiatus

BNT Statement on Proposed North Andros Mining Project

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

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

BNT Public Statement on Gas Tanker Sinking off New Providence

BNT Releases “State of the Environment: Post-Dorian Report” & Petroleum Disaster Policy Recommendations to Government

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BNT Releases “State of the Environment: Post-Dorian Report” & Petroleum Disaster Policy Recommendations to Government New BNT report highlights alarming environmental findings post-Dorian, and recommends “polluter pays” policies along with restoration investments to aid ecosystem recovery. December 9th, 2021 - Nassau, Bahamas Today, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) released their 2021 “State of the Environment:

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