Bahamas National Trust Welcomes Transformative Funding for Marine Conservation in Historic Project November 22nd, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT), along with other partners in conservation, natural resource management, and finance, is supporting The Government of The Bahamas with the official launch of “The Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation” - [...]
BNT Celebrates 65 Years of Conservation, Recognizes Conservation Champions at 2024 Annual General Meeting
BNT Celebrates 65 Years of Conservation, Recognizes Conservation Champions at 2024 Annual General Meeting November 6th, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) recently held its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), celebrating 65 years of environmental conservation and recognizing Conservation Champions at the ceremonial event. The event allows the BNT to highlight the
Kakona Development Poses Existential Threat to National Parks in South Abaco
Kakona Development Poses Existential Threat to National Parks in South Abaco For Immediate Release October 24th, 2024 – Abaco, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) categorically opposes the proposed Kakona Resort Development in South Abaco by SALDCO Ltd. (the Developer), which represents an existential threat to the ecological integrity and future of two Bahamian national
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Bahamas National Trust Celebrates Success of Wine & Art 2024
Bahamas National Trust Celebrates Success of Wine & Art 2024 October 17th, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas This October, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) celebrated its most successful Wine & Art Festival yet - helping fulfill its mission of managing the national parks of The Bahamas. Over three days, hundreds of patrons showed up at The
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Cultivating Critical Collaboration for Invasive Alien Species Management
Cultivating Critical Collaboration for Invasive Alien Species Management September 20th, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) recently coordinated an Invasive Alien Species Workshop in collaboration with other Bahamian natural resource managers and partners to address the growing threat of invasive alien plant species (IAS) in The Bahamas. Representatives from the BNT, the
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BNT’s Wine & Art Festival Returns First Weekend of October
BNT’s Wine & Art Festival Returns First Weekend of October September 13th, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) are gearing up to host the 32nd annual Wine & Art Festival - this year happening Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6 at The Retreat Garden on Village
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Exploring the Wilds of Andros: A Journey Through West Side National Park – CSM Intern Narratives
Conservation Storytelling & Media Internship 2024Exploring the Wilds of Andros: A Journey Through West Side National Park – CSM Intern Narratives By Lauren Ritchie Exploring West Side National Park was nothing short of an expedition into the heart of vast wilderness. I coined the nickname Bush Babies at the onset of this internship to convey
BNT Calls for Immediate Protection of Athol Island Amid Development Concerns
BNT Calls for Immediate Protection of Athol Island Amid Development Concerns July 23rd, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) has noted with great concern recent media reports about developments taking place on Athol Island. The BNT, along with many others, is eager for clarity regarding the future of this significant barrier island,
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The Coughlin Foundation Becomes Million-Dollar Contributor to Preserving National Parks In The Bahamas with the BNT
The Coughlin Foundation Becomes Million-Dollar Contributor to Preserving National Parks In The Bahamas with the BNT Left to right: BNT Executive Director, Lakeshia Anderson-Rolle; BNT Council President, Geoff Andrews; major donors Bob and Jeanne Coughlin; BNT Director of Development & Communication, Anna Bancroft; and BNT Exuma Program Coordinator, Catherine Booker July 15th, 2024 - Nassau,
A Day of Exploration and Learning at Bonefish Pond – CSM Intern Narratives
Conservation Storytelling & Media Internship 2024A Day of Exploration and Learning at Bonefish Pond – CSM Intern Narratives By Quintez Bethel Friday began with the anticipation of adventure. The weather was perfect, with clear skies and a gentle breeze setting the scene for a serene and beautiful experience as we prepared for a day at
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