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June 01, 2015
Bahamas must focus on family island ecotourism initiatives
The Bahamas must do away with its current "broken model" of large tourism developments overly dependent on foreign direct investment (FDI) and instead "duplicate the successes" of fledgling ecotourism initiatives in the Family Islands, according to the head of a leading family island non-governmental organization (NGO).
Significant ecotourism opportunities, minister says
January 22, 2015
Significant ecotourism opportunities, minister says
Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe has stated that there were still significant opportunities in developing The Bahamas' eco-tourism product in the Family Islands in 2015.
March 12, 2015
Shark population presents ecotourism, research options
Bolstered research and conservation efforts to protect The Bahamas' shark population will allow the country to explore the "untapped potential" of its fledgling ecotourism product, according to a Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) official.
Environment State-Minister updates 'Our Ocean' forum on The Bahamas as SIDS leader in sustainable tourism
April 26, 2024
Environment State-Minister updates 'Our Ocean' forum on The Bahamas as SIDS leader in sustainable tourism
In his remarks at the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece, the Hon. Zane Lightbourne, State-Minister in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, pledged The Bahamas’ unwavering commitment to the practice of sustainability and emphasized that the nation remains dedicated to the development of innovative measures to adapt to, and mitigate harm to the oceanic environment.
Heritage Tourism, to be celebrated as historical sites like Queen's Staircase are restored
April 26, 2024
Heritage Tourism, to be celebrated as historical sites like Queen's Staircase are restored
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Grand Bahama-based blue tech accelerator launches climate change initiative while advancing new economy
April 05, 2024
Grand Bahama-based blue tech accelerator launches climate change initiative while advancing new economy
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Blue Action Lab (BAL), based in Grand Bahama, has unveiled Conservation Cove, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of climate change for low-lying coastal nations like The Bahamas while developing a new economy to empower Bahamians. Conservation Cove is set to operate as a hub for biodiversity restoration, initially [...]
February 21, 2024
BAMSI Graduates 40 in National Certification programmes
WITH REVENUES of an estimated $170 million derived across the Bahamas from flats fishing, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper celebrated the 40 graduates of the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) National Certification programmes in Flats Fishing and Nature Tour Guide, urging the would-be entrepreneurs to tap into ...
August 22, 2023
Birds found covered in oil; source still not confirmed
The rescue and cleaning of three birds found covered with oil in the Coral Beach, Lucaya area last week has left residents questioning if the oily residue and tar-like substance discovered on beaches two weeks ago in Grand Bahama has had a more serious impact than first believed.
June 26, 2023
Pig Roast 2023 Raises $150 for National Park in Exuma
On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) highlighted the Moriah Harbour Cay National Park (MHCNP) at their Cuban Pig Roast fundraising event, which raised over $150,000 towards the development of a Welcome Centre for the breathtaking national park in Exuma.
Sustainability discussed at COP27 Youth Forum
November 21, 2022
Sustainability discussed at COP27 Youth Forum
The Bahamas joined countries from around the globe at the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 27 in Egypt 6 – 18 November.
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