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Return of BNT’s Jollification Kicks Off Holiday Season

Return of BNT’s Jollification Kicks Off Holiday Season Then-BNT President Pericles Maillis with then-Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham at the signing of the Abaco National Park lease in 1994 November 11th, 2022 - Nassau, The Bahamas After a successful return to their in-person fall events with the 30th Wine and Art Festival earlier this month, The [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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6 Things You Need to Know About the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

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Picture of Bahamas National Trust President Geoff Andrews, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Brave Davis; and Bahamas National Trust Executive Director, Eric Carey

BNT President and Executive Director Pay Courtesy Call to Prime Minister

BNT President and Executive Director Pay Courtesy Call to Prime Minister From left to right: Bahamas National Trust President, Geoff Andrews; Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Brave Davis; and Bahamas National Trust Executive Director, Eric Carey January 17th, 2022 - Nassau, Bahamas Bahamas National Trust (BNT) President, Geoff Andrews, and Executive Director, Eric Carey,

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Congratulations to Jonisha Cartwright: 2021 National Youth Awards Top Winner

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Basil Minns: “Father of the Moriah Harbour Cay National Park”

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