NASSAU, Bahamas -- The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) held a brief ceremony to thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development the Hon. Philip Davis and his Ministry for paving the access road leading to Bonefish Pond National Park off Cowpen Road on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the gift of nearly 2,500 feet of asphalt finished roadway was paved at a cost of $142,246.01 with VAT included.
Deputy Prime Minister Davis said Bonefish Pond is one of New Providence's best kept secrets. "I am advised though that word is already getting out that this place is open."
He added, "I am very happy that my Ministry had an opportunity to participate in this venture. I encourage the work of the Bahamas National Trust as you continue your business of preserving essential wetland biodiversity throughout The Bahamas."
Minister of the Environment and Housing the Hon. Kendred Dorsett; President, BNT, Larry Glinton and Executive Director, BNT, Eric Carey were also in attendance at the ceremony.
Bonefish Pond was designated a national park in 2002 to safeguard one of the largest remaining intact areas of nearshore marine ecosystems around New Providence Island. It is the largest national park on the island covering 1,235 acres of mangrove lined creeks, seagrass meadows, and macroalgal beds.

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