Bahama Islands Info Newsletter

News :: Events :: Opportunities

VOL III. No. 49, April 24, 2014

This week in Bahama Islands Info

National News

Nassau News

Grand Bahama News

Column: Humane Society of GB update

Column: Bahamas weekly fishing report

Family Island & Abaco News

Arts & Entertainment News

Sports News

Save The Bays lauds Nature Conservancy's coral reef farming program, renews support

A program aimed at replenishing coral reefs by undersea farming and forestry won plaudits this week from the national environmental movement Save The Bays which renewed its pledge to support its creator, The Nature Conservancy.

"Cooperative community partnerships are key to bringing attention, awareness and progress to the environmental protection and preservation movement," said Lindsey McCoy, Save The Bays CEO. "That's why Save The Bays seeks to involve other non-governmental organisations in the broad scope of work that runs the gamut from rebuilding reefs to filing legal action, from funding renewable energy research to monitoring development for sustainability."

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New regime to come on stream in telecommunications

Former Financial Secretary Mrs. Ruth Miller has been appointed to head a committee made up of persons from the private and public sectors to advise the Government on the way forward as liberalization in the telecommunications industry comes on stream. The Prime Minister revealed this much to a gathering at the Mayaguana Airport to celebrate the return of Bahamasair after five years and the airport's newly refurbished runway.

Prime Minister Perry G. Christie announced the possibility of a new company coming into the Bahamas to compete with the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) in a liberalized telecommunications environment. The liberalization era comes out of an agreement made between the former Government and Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) on their majority share purchase in BTC and the continued privatization of the industry.

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Cable Bahamas delivers historic increase in broadband upload speeds by 700%

Cable Bahamas Ltd announced Wednesday that it has implemented a network-wide increase in upload speeds for all residential REVON broadband Internet subscribers in The Bahamas. The historic increase in upload speeds marks the first time such a boost has happened since broadband was first introduced in The Bahamas by Cable Bahamas in 2000.

Cable Bahamas has also implemented a 33% increase in download speed for REVON Charge broadband subscribers, moving from 15Mb/s to 20Mb/s, once again establishing a new standard in broadband Internet access for The Bahamas. Upload speed increases range from 400% to 700% over the previously provided speeds.

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National Association of The Bahamas in Florida hosts successful art wine and cheese reception

The National Association of The Bahamas, Florida, recently hosted a successful Art Wine and Cheese Reception at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. The reception featured a number of local artists, some of Bahamian descent and drew a good crowd of persons from the Bahamian South Florida Community, including Consul General of The Bahamas to Florida, Ricardo Treco and Mrs. Treco.

Pictured from left to right: Rubyann Bradshaw, Vice President, NAB; Rosamon Gomez, President, NAB; Consul General, Treco and Dr. Janie Greenleaf, President, Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation.

Minister of Foreign Affairs tours new Consular Annex in Washington DC

During his recent visit to Washington, D.C., the Hon. Fred Mitchell, Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, toured the Embassy of The Bahamas' new Consular Annex at 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., in downtown Washington, D.C.

Mr. Mitchell was in Washington for a series of meetings at the U.S. State Department and with Members of Congress who serve on committees with oversight on matters of special interest to The Bahamas and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

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Celebrate The Bahamas with the BNT this Saturday!

Though Earth Day was on Tuesday the 22nd of April, the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) will be celebrating this world-wide event on Saturday the 26th with a public-supported park restoration project at Harrold and Wilson Ponds. The restoration project at the park will include the cutting and removal of the invasive cattails and Casuarina trees in various areas around the park. Additionally, all trash and debris from the park will be collected and removed.

Volunteers are asked to register on the BNT's website HERE or by calling The Retreat at (242) 393-1317. Volunteers are also asked to bring garden gloves and water bottles, and to wear protective clothing and closed-in shoes.

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Luxury retailers tour boutique spaces at Baha Mar

The Baha Mar lifestyle, representing a sophisticated, global traveler, will be reflected in the retail experience at the resort. Luxury Retail Limited and John Bull, two of the largest high-end retail operators in The Bahamas, will be bringing some of the best luxury brands in the world to Baha Mar.

Recently, executives from Luxury Retail Limited and John Bull toured the Baha Mar construction site. The group had a firsthand walk through of their respective boutique spaces to be located in a high-traffic area near to the gaming floor of the 100,000-square-foot Baha Mar Casino.

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Sandals donates to Unity House

Sandals Royal Bahamian donated six large bags of linen to Unity House last Thursday, as it continues efforts to help those in need within the community. Representatives from Unity House, which houses the elderly, said they were extremely grateful for the linen as they are always in need of in-kind donations.

Following the resort's kids' Easter party, workers took the remaining food to Unity House to share with its residents. Sandals Royal Bahamian's laundry manager Porsha Poitier, who made the delivery, said the workers and residents were pleasantly surprised by the impromptu visit. "We have to help out," said Ms Poitier. "I like to give back whenever I can."

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Easter made special at The Retreat

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) in conjunction with Kemp Road Urban Renewal kick started the Easter Holiday last week with a rousing Easter Egg Hunt that brought over 200 children to The Retreat in Nassau. The Easter Egg Hunt was a part of the BNT's monthly farmer's market and served as a special treat young people and their parents.

Katrina Cartwright, BNT Membership Officer, noted, "Children were able to enjoy the karate and boxing demonstrations provided by the Police demonstrating some of the Youth Programmes being implemented by the Urban Renewal Team. They were also able to learn more about indigenous Bahamian wild life and engage in other fun activities in a special area organized by the BNT Education Department."

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Marine life returning to Cable Beach as artificial reefs installed at Baha Mar

Creating a better future for The Bahamas is more than just transforming the culture. It's also about preserving our environment. Last week, the environmental team at Baha Mar installed state-of-the art, eco-friendly artificial reefs several feet away from the shoreline of Cable Beach.

The artificial reefs, consisting of forty-eight reef balls and three hundred and twenty coral antlers, will create the optimal conditions for coral and marine life such as Surgeonfish, Doctorfish and Stoplight Parrotfish to flourish in the area. This initiative follows the company's restoration of Cable Beach that increased beach accessibility and reduced erosion.

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Join the Humane Society of Grand Bahama at their Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 28

Join the Humane Society of Grand Bahama at their Annual General Meeting, Monday, April 28 at Red Beard's Pub at 6:00 p.m.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Gandhi

The Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) has worked tirelessly for 45 years to tend to the thousands of animals that others put aside. 1,492 animals in 2013; 7,500 over the last five years. Education. Spaying and neutering. Medical care. Housing. Adoption. Cruelty rescue. Picking up stray animals. We do it all, amazingly with not one penny of government funding. As you can imagine, it's a hugely difficult task.

Please consider what you can do to help the HSGB to continue in our very important work. Several current board members are stepping down this year due to work and personal reasons. As a non-profit organization; an energetic, enthusiastic Board of Directors is crucial to us meeting our goals and helping as many animals as we can, which also improves our community.

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Grand Bahama Power Company announces organizational changes

Grand Bahama Power Company is pleased to announce that Troy MacKenzie has recently been promoted to the position of Director of Transmission & Distribution. GBPC is also pleased to announce the recent hire of two engineers Ryan Wood and Mac Lightbourn.

Troy started his career with the company in 1988 as a linesman. His extensive knowledge of the transmission and distribution system and experiences gained through his various roles in the organization, will serve him well in this new phase of his career. Mac Lightbourn, an electrical engineer, is a graduate of University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida and will initially be assigned to work with the T&D team supporting the substation group at T&D. Ryan Wood, a second generation mechanical engineer, is a graduate of Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Ryan will be reporting to the Peel Street Generating facility and be initially assigned to the Maintenance team.

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Bahamas weekly fishing report from Harbourside Marine

Fishing report as of April 17, 2014

It has been an incredible week of fishing in the mid and southern Bahamas!

North Eleuthera: Wow!! It has been an incredible week of fishing with all the pelagic species being caught. Loads of mahi and yellowfin tuna plus marlin and wahoo. There have been sightings of several massive bluefin tuna off of James Point.

North Exuma, Highbourne Cay: The fishing in the Exuma Sound has been good this week. There have been plenty of mahi caught and some unusually large wahoo.

Cat Island, Hawks Nest: In the words of the management of Hawks Nest Marina: "Billfish are coming in ... 'Over Under' releasing a blue marlin and two white marlin TODAY! Mid size tuna being caught. TONS OF snapper. Deep dropping is good! Mutton fish right off our fuel dock. Mahi ARE THICK TOO. Fishing is OUTSTANDING!"

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Prime Minister Christie foreshadows new economic boom for Mayaguana

Prime Minister the Rt. Honourable Perry G. Christie with his Transport /Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin and Agriculture/Marine Resources Minister V. Alfred Gray officiated at ceremonies welcoming Bahamasair, the National airline and flag carrier of the country as it resumed regularly scheduled flights to this most southern island of the Bahama Island chain on Monday 21st August after a five year hiatus.

Prime Minister Christie and his delegation arrived on the new a runway tarmac just shy of 10 am to meet scores of island residents and primary and high school students in the terminal for the event. Mr. Christie reminded those in attendance that when he was in office as Prime Minister in the period 2002-2007, his Government welcomed the I Group, a business consortium out of Boston USA and their interests in a major resort investment for Mayaguana.

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Ministry of Works officials tour seawall project in Cat Island

Ministry of Works and Urban Development officials led by Permanent Secretary Colin Higgs and representatives of Urban Renewal 2.0 toured a seawall project in Cat Island Wednesday, April 16. The project initially started at a cost of $1.8 million and due to underground technical issues is expected to increase to approximately $2.4 million. Eighteen residents of Cat Island are employed on the project which extends from The Cove to Smiths Bay and is now into its sixth month and anticipated to be completed by the end of May.

Ezra Russell, contractor and president of Marlin Enterprise said the project has been progressing steadily. He explained that because of the increasing high water mark combined with the effects resulting from hurricanes it was discovered that roads were being eroded. Seawalls were needed to protect the road reservation.

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Tropic Ocean Airways performs first international night flight from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale

Tropic Ocean Airways, the Fort Lauderdale and Miami based seaplane airline owned and operated by a U.S. Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot, performed another first on April 3rd by departing Bimini for the first international night flight in the island's history.

To augment Tropic's regular seaplane service direct to Resorts World Bimini, the team took delivery of Resorts World Bimini's first amphibian aircraft in late March from the factory, flying it over to South Bimini airport for the inaugural event. The seaplane was parked prominently behind the stage where various members of the Bahamian government, including Prime Minister Christie, spoke along with the Chairman of Resorts World International.

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Government has high praise for Le Air's Captain Larry Brown

Prime Minister Perry G. Christie; Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government Minister and MP for MICAL Alfred Gray; and Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin led the chorus of praise for and thanks to Captain Mr. Larry Brown, president of Le Air Charter Services for providing air support services to Mayaguana when Bahamasair, the national airline suspended services to that southern island more than five years ago.

Mr. Gray said this act by Mr. Brown was deserving of his praise and commendation and he suggested that with the return of Bahamasair, the government will find other services for Mr. Brown's Le Air Charter Company Limited. Scores of persons in attendance gave Mr. Brown a rousing and well deserved applause.

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KB making music to save the environment

Kirkland 'KB' Bodie, The Bahamas' best-selling musician, is drawing crowds belting out a chorus with a cause at a series of concerts around the country. Sponsored by Save The Bahamas, the concerts kicked off in late December in Nassau and hit Abaco last weekend where the second event in Marsh Harbour drew more than 250 people.

Long a proponent of protecting the environment, KB has recorded videos with a beach backdrop and written several environmentally-themed pieces, including Save The Bays with the popular refrain, "Rise up, Bahamas, Let your voices blaze, Stand up Bahamas, Come on let's save the bays, God gave us this land,and this land we must save, Stand up, Bahamas, come on let's save the bays."

According to Save The Bays CEO Lindsey McCoy, who helped organize the Abaco concerts April 11 and 12, the concerts helped deliver a 'powerful, positive message about how important the environment is to every Bahamian.'

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Queen's Baton arrives in Nassau as part of Commonwealth Games run-up

The Hon. Philip Brave Davis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development is pictured receiving the Queen's Baton from Wellington Miller, the Bahamas Olympic Association (BOA) President during a brief arrival ceremony and press conference held on Friday April 18 at the Lynden Pindling International Airport to officially announce the baton's arrival.

Also pictured in the background from left are Aaron Lewis, Fish Knowles, BOA members and Louise Martin, Secretary General of the CGF.

NBA legend fishes Bimini flats

By: John Bell

More than 50 summers ago, I first laid eyes on John Havlicek. He and his Ohio State teammates Jerry Lucas, Bobby Knight, Larry Siegfried, Mel Nowell and Dick Reasbeck, (whose father drove our school bus in Martins Ferry, Ohio), were playing for the NCAA Men's Division National Championship in 1961. The flickering black and white TV images are still ingrained in my memory, and I can hear my father pointing out that Havlicek was from the same tiny village where he was born-Lansing, Ohio (pop. 300).

They lost to Cincinnati that day, but the long-ago tournament was the start my admiration for the rangy 6'5" Havlicek, who went on to a storied 16-year career in the NBA with the Boston Celtics. For me Hondo Havlicek was The Man, but until last week, just a name on my unfulfilled bucket list of people I would like to meet.

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What bugging you? Got a Muddasick? Here's your chance to say your piece! Send your Muddasick to info@bahamaislandsinfo.com and we may just put it in print.

NASSAU EVENTS

Bahamas National Holidays - Click HERE to view the 2014 calendar.

April 24: Bahamas Air Sea Rescue AGM - at BASRA HQ 7:30pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

April 25: An Evening of Piano Music - 7pm for 7.30pm at St Andrews Kirk, Prince's Street. 327-0560 for info.

April 26: Harold and Wilson Ponds restoration project - To remove trash and invasive species. Call the BNT 393-1317 to volunteer!

April 26: Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation Gala Ball at the Melia resort with special guest Peabo Bryson! 326-5291 to get involved.

April 27: An Evening of Piano Music - 5pm for 5.30pm at St Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay. 327-0560 for info.

May is Lupus Awareness Month - Click HERE to visit the FB page for all the plans!

May 3: 2014 Mother & Child Exhibition - By Bahamian ceramicist Jessica Colebrooke and her daughters Erin & Carlise. 10am to 4pm, Hillside House Gallery, Cumberland St.

May 3: 'No Bail Let Capital Punishment Prevail' - March at Christie Park and move onto Cumberland and Bay Streets culminating at Rawson Square with a Pep Rally. Click HERE to read more.

May 3: Smoking Hot BBQ Contest - at the Green Parrot with international and local chefs. Click HERE to read more.

May 10: Baark Purple Paws Live Auction 'Havana Nights' themed at Graycliff Humidor. Click HERE to learn more. See ad this newsletter.

May 10-11: Annual Mexican Fiesta Festival 2014 11am-7pm - Bahamas National Trust HQ on Village Rd. Live mariachi band, pi�atas, authentic Mexican food and drinks. Click HERE to view the poster.

May 15: Doctors Hospital Lecture Series - on menopause. 6pm in the conference room, Dowdeswell St. Call 302-4600.

May 17: An afternoon with Suze Orman - Call 502-7526 for information on this event.

May 17: Kiwanis Club of Cable Beach Equestrian/Horse Show - at Camperdown Stables from 8am.

May 18: Megan Sands Ostomy Foundation Fun Run/Walk starting at Montagu 6:45am. Registration opens April 21 at SOS Marine, Green Parrot, the Linen Shop and Studio Vivo.

May 23: Tessanne Chin performs at Atlantis. Click HERE for info.

May 24: Kacey Musgraves at Atlantis. Click HERE for details.

May 24-25: IAAF World Relays Bahamas at the new Thomas A Robinson stadium. Tickets on sale now.

June 14: Jay Leno at Atlantis - Visit the box office or call 363-6601 before it sells out!

July 6: 2014 Independence Road Race - Contact Barron Musgrove npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com for more information on this exciting 2-wheel event.

September 13: Give a Child a Ride Cycling Charity Tour - Second annual event for cyclists of all levels. Click HERE to visit the website.

September 20: Potcakeman Triathlon is back for a second year! Fun event for all ages. Click HERE to learn more.

November 23: Bahamas Half Marathon & 10K Coming back for a second great year! Click HERE to visit the website.

January 17-18, 2015: Marathon Bahamas Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay and the Susan G. Komen 5K make this a weekend for all runners! Click HERE to visit the website.

February 7-8, 2015: Ride For Hope #9 Has a new date and place! Now in Nassau. Click HERE to visit the FB event page.

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GRAND BAHAMA EVENTS

April 24: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Emerging Young Leaders Youth Summit at Mary Star of the Sea School Auditorium. Contact: piupsilonomegaaka@gmail.com; or steffie134@coralwave.com

April 24-27: Extreme Kayak/Paddleboard Fishing - Battle in the Bahamas! Click HERE for information.

April 25: GB Chamber Mix & Mingle - 5-7pm at the new Bones Bar at Pelican Bay. Click HERE to view the poster.

April 26: Pollo Tropical Ride for Charity - Click HERE to download the entry and information form. Distances for all ages and levels of cyclists.

April 26: Keep Grand Bahama Clean (KGBC) Clean-Up - 8:00a.m starting at the Charthouse ending at William's Town Beach.

April 26: West End Jr. Regatta and Festival on the waterfront of scenic West End. Click HERE to view the FB event page.

April 26: BNT Da Market at the Rand Nature Center.

April 28: Humane Society AGM - 6pm at Red Beard's Pub. Click HERE to read more.

April 30-May 4: Anglican Church Men's Conference in West End. Click HERE to read more.

May 1-3: Sarah's Wedding - new play written and directed by Kerel Pinder at the Regency Theater. Gala night May 1. Click HERE to view the ad.

May 1-4: Multi-District Rotary International Conference at the Grand Lucayan. Rotarians from Grand Bahama and Florida celebrate "Service Above Self." Click HERE to visit the local district website.

May 3: Nat Cambridge and the "First Taste Band" debut at Pelican Bay, Canal House. Click HERE to read more.

May 3-4: International Youth Rugby Tournament with teams from Cayman, Miami Biscayne and other Florida teams at the Freeport Rugby Club.

May 4: Jonathan Gouthro Memorial Golf Tournament at the Reef Golf Course. A Rotary Club of Grand Bahama Sunrise event. Click HERE to view the poster.

May 5: World Labyrinth Day "Walk as One at One" 1 o'clock on the labyrinth at Garden of the Groves.

May 10: Walkathon & Steak Out - Freeport High/BMES Alumni 6:30am, warm up at 6am. $5 p/p. East along Sunrise Highway, south to Midshipman round-a-bout then north to the Seahorse Shopping Plaza where the walk ends. 12 noon Steak-Out begins until 5pm. fahs.bmeswarrior@gmail.com for info.

May 10: Grand Bahama Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk 2014 - 'Cherish Just A Little Something Extra' 7am start, cost $10. E-mail gbdss2012@gmail.com for more information.

May 10: Titanic Gala 'Passage to another era' fundraiser for LIS at Roosters. Click HERE to view the FB event page or HERE for the poster with all the info.

May 17: Rotary Cigar Nights - Wildly popular event returns to Pelican Bay, 7pm. Details coming soon.

May 26: Church of the Good Shepherd Luncheon at the church, 2pm. Call 353-7661 for details.

June 21: 3rd Annual West End Snapper Tournament and fun family festival. Head west!

June 23-27: Sir Jack Hayward Premier League Soccer Camp The island's most popular summer camp. Click HERE to download the registration form.

June 28: 8th Grand Bahama Cyclists Club's Road Cycling Championship With distances up to 100 miles for the Cat 1 men!

June 28-29: Bahamas Dance Theatre pulls out all the stops with a fantastic show at the Regency Theater. A sell-out every year!

June 29: GB Fam Jam Cultural Expo & Concert in Goombay Park.

August 1-4: Freeport High/BMES 49th Anniversary events - Contact fahs.bmeswarrior@gmail.com for the schedule.

August 16: BASRA Swim Marathon & Beach Party Annual fundraiser for our Grand Bahama-based search and rescue organisation. Held at Coral Beach.

November 1: Conchman & Iron Kids Triathlons at Taino Beach - the perfect race for newcomers and the perfect place for all ages to enjoy the sport!

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FAMILY ISLANDS & ABACO EVENTS

thru April 25: National Family Island Regatta EXUMA. Click HERE to visit the official website.

April 24: ELEUTHERA Business Outlook - Call 334-2356 or click HERE for information and registration.

April 24-27: NFL HOF Alumni fishing tournament BIMINI Big Game Club Resort & Marina event. Contact reservations@biggameclubbimini.com, 1-800-867-4764 and 1-242-347-3391.

April 26: Little Harbour Spring Art Show and New Moon Party at Pete's Pub in ABACO.

April 27: Pig Roast at Nippers - A Sunday tradition on Guana Cay, ABACO.

May 7-10: Bahamas Billfish Championship GUANA CAY Visit http://bahamasbillfish.com

May 15: ANDROS Business Outlook - Call BAIC on Andros or click HERE for more information.

May 21-24: Bahamas Billfish Championship GREEN TURTLE CAY Visit http://bahamasbillfish.com

June 4-7: Bahamas Billfish Championship TREASURE CAY Visit http://bahamasbillfish.com

June 6: Long Island Sheep Runner's Bike, Run and Walk - Start at Regatta site at 6:30AM Sharp BIKE: 30 miles RUN: 6 miles WALK: 4 miles. Entry Fee: Adults $20.00 School Children: $5.00 Contact Carol Fox cfox289@gmail.com for more info.

June 7: Pineappleman Triathlon Swim, bike, and run in and around Gregory Town, ELEUTHERA in this friendly triathlon. Party after at the Pineapple Festival! Click HERE to visit the event FB page.

June 18-21: Bahamas Billfish Championship MARSH HARBOUR Visit http://bahamasbillfish.com

June 25-29: Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament New date and format for 31st Annual tournament held at Treasure Cay, ABACO. Click HERE to visit the website.

July 3-10, 2014: Regatta Time in Abaco Click HERE to visit the website.

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BNT challenges students to help prevent invasive species

The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) recently brought fun to the Discovery Club program by challenging its 41 Discovery Clubs nationwide to create attention grabbing Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to increase awareness of invasive species and the problems that these unwelcomed guests cause.

"The BNT is pleased to have been able to coordinate this creative opportunity for young people in our Discovery Club to share their views on this environmental issue that plagues many of our islands. Because we are molding the next generation of environmental leaders, it is important for us to hear their thoughts on issues like Invasive Species"

The Discovery Club students were instructed to compose inspiring messages that clearly outlined the threats posed by invasive species and the importance of being able to identify invaders and take action to control or eradicate them.

Club members and leaders accepted the challenge and submitted hundreds of entries to the BNT for judging in the areas of content, originality, technical production and format.

With hundreds of entries to choose from, the judges had a tough decision and after much deliberation, Dejae Woods from Nicholls Town Primary Discovery Club, Andros won first place. Second place went to Kelsey Marshall and Joshua Kelly of Friends of the Environment Discovery Club in Abaco and Muimi McClure from Albury Sayles Primary Discovery Club in New Providence won third place.

The Discovery Club program was started almost 20 years ago and involves nearly 900 club members throughout The Bahamas. The program is designed to take environmental science classes outdoors to expose members to a wide variety of field activities that keep them interested and excited about nature and fostering good stewardship of our environment.

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