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Atlantis insists its food vendor park directly across from Wendy's was already in the works
Atlantis insists its food vendor park directly across from Wendy's was already in the works
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Atlantis Vice President of Government Affairs & Special Projects Vaughn Roberts hopes to dispel any rumors that Paradise Island opened a Food Truck Vendor Park directly across from Wendy's restaurant mobile kitchen to compete with them. Roberts claims that the concept of a Food Truck Village on Paradise Island was already in [...]
Park honour for 'Mother' Butler
Park honour for 'Mother' Butler
THE Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority yesterday rededicated the "Mother" Frances Butler Park in the historic Bain Town community, with officials contending that the move marks the first of many for inner-city areas.
FOLLOWING: Fire breaks out near Airport Industrial Park
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A fire has reportedly broken out in the area of Airport Industrial Park and near the Old Fort Bay town Centre. Footage sent by passing motorists to Eyewitness News from Oracle Media Consultants shows dense smoke obscuring the roadway as firefighters attempt to put out the fire. This is a developing story.
Sustainability First: New Providence Ecology Park Turns Five
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Since becoming the New Providence Ecology Park in 2019, over 80 acres of open waste have been covered, 75 Bahamians have been trained in solid waste and material management and over 100,000 loads of construction and demolition waste have been recycled.
New Providence Ecology Park considering converting methane into sustainable power
NPEP celebrates five years NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The New Providence Ecology Park is considering introducing and developing landfill-gas-to-energy infrastructure to capture methane and convert it into sustainable power. This move comes as the park celebrates the success of its five-year landfill management plan, which has eliminated uncontrolled fires and significantly reduced its carbon footprin...
New Providence Ecology Park Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Environmental Impact in The Bahamas
New Providence Ecology Park Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Environmental Impact in The Bahamas
In 2019, the New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) embarked on a massive undertaking, to remediate the landfill site, notoriously known as "the dump" by controlling the issue of mounting waste and employing sustainable solutions to transform this vital ecosystem. Five years later, NPEP has made significant strides towards environmental sustainability, commemorating its fifth anniversary with an exten...
Support the Legacy of Seahorse National Park by Joining the BNT at Pig Roast 2024!
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) announces their annual Cuban Pig Roast, happening on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at The Maillis Farm in Adelaide, New Providence. This year, the fundraising event will support the development and management of the new Seahorse National Park. Declared on September 7th, 2023, Seahorse National Park at Sweetings Pond and Hatchet Bay Caves in Eleuthera is the newest additi...
Tin Ferl eager to tap into downtown cruise traffic with third pop-up food truck park
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tin Ferl hopes to capitalize on the cruise traffic when it launches its third pop-up food truck park downtown this summer, its co-founder telling Eyewitness News that its network currently consists of more than 100 vendors. Tin Ferl was founded in June 2019 by three friends: Kendrick Delaney, founder of The New [...]
BNT Thanks the Public for Voicing Concerns Over Suspected Illegal Activity Near Bonefish Pond National Park
BNT Thanks the Public for Voicing Concerns Over Suspected Illegal Activity Near Bonefish Pond National Park
On February 25th, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) received several reports from concerned citizens about suspected environmentally harmful activities happening in the Bonefish Pond National Park area. The reports included an eyewitness account of fill being dumped into the wetland.
Bahamas National Trust Unveils New Interpretive Signs in Lucayan National Park with Support from the Sandals Foundation
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) recently completed the installation of eight new interpretive signs within the breathtaking Lucayan National Park (LNP) on Grand Bahama.
Marco City Park To Honor Residents
Marco City Park To Honor Residents
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Mayfield Park, located in the Marco City constituency, is officially the home to a new hero's park.
Pintard inaugurates new recreation park and community garden in Mayfield Park, GB
MARCO City MP Michael Pintard inaugurated a recreation park and community garden in Mayfield Park Subdivision on Friday, realising a long-standing vision of four of his predecessors.
Environment officials tour New Providence Ecology Park
The Hon. Vaughn P. Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources; the Hon. Zane Lightbourne, State Minister for the Environment and Launa Williams, Acting Director, Department of Environmental Health Services led the list of government officials who recently toured New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP).
The Executives: Atlantis' Water Park Senior VP Speaks Conservation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Senior Vice President of Marine and Water Park Operations Michelle Liu-Williamson diving into how Atlantis Resort supports animal conservation.
BNT Participates in Staff Exchange with the US National Park Service
The Bahamas National Trust's (BNT) Education Department recently participated in a dynamic six-day exchange initiative with the US National Park Service (NPS).
FNM's park fix-up plan stopped by Grand Bahama police
POLICE prevented FNM leader Michael Pintard from restoring the Pineforest Subdivision Park in West Grand Bahama on Friday.
Celebrating The Declaration Of Seahorse National Park
On September 7th, an almost-decade-long effort for the protection of Sweetings Pond in Eleuthera finally succeeded, with the official designation of “Seahorse National Park at Sweetings Pond and Hatchet Bay Cave” under the management of The Bahamas National Trust.
Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe: 'I am not being dismissed' by FNM
FORMER West Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe said she does not feel overlooked as the Free National Movement tries to select a candidate for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election.
Rotary Club Reads to Walter Parker Students
Rotary Club Reads to Walter Parker Students
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - The Rotary Club of Grand Bahama Sunrise doing its part to give their time and a special donation to the students at the Walter Parker Primary School during Literacy Week.
VANDALS STRIKE AT TRUST'S BONEFISH POND NATIONAL PARK
By MEGAN REYNOLDS
Tribune Staff Reporter
mreynolds@tribunemedia.net
GUN-TOTING vandals have caused thousands of dollars worth of damage at the Bahamas National Trust's Bonefish Pond National Park.
Plexiglass, wood and metal welcome signs at the entrance to the 1,200 acre coastal wetland park off Cowpen Road have all been used for target practice.
Trust Executive Director Eric Carey said the d...