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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 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 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,

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BNT & RBC Collaborate on Multi-Park Volunteer Effort for World Environment Day

BNT & RBC Collaborate on Multi-Park Volunteer Effort for World Environment Day July 1st, 2024 - Nassau, The Bahamas In the lead up to World Environment Day on June 5th, 2024, one hundred (100) members from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) staff team supported The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) with park maintenance and beautification

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BNT to Host Public Lecture to Raise Awareness About Threatened Bahamian Rock Iguana

BNT to Host Public Lecture to Raise Awareness About Threatened Bahamian Rock Iguana May 14th, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) invites the public to a lecture on May 29 at 6pm at The Retreat Garden on Village Road. Titled “It’s Not an Iguana; It’s a Cyclura,” the presentation will be led

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BNT’s Pig Roast Raises More than $160K for Seahorse National Park in Eleuthera

BNT’s Pig Roast Raises More than $160K for Seahorse National Park in Eleuthera April 29th, 2024 – Nassau, Bahamas In April, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) celebrated their most successful Cuban Pig Roast in recent years. In total, the sold-out affair generated $162,000 towards the development of Seahorse National Park (SNP) at Sweetings Pond and

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Public Notice: Temporary Closure of Seahorse National Park in Eleuthera

Public Notice: Temporary Closure of Seahorse National Park in Eleuthera April 26th, 2024 – Eleuthera, Bahamas The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) announces the temporary closure of Seahorse National Park at Sweetings Pond & Hatchet Bay Cave in Eleuthera, effective immediately until further notice. During this closure period, access to the park, specifically entering Sweetings Pond,

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