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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 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 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

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

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,

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,

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