2009 Press Releases
U.S. Embassy donates picnic tables to the Bahamas National Trust
In celebration of the Bahamas National Trust’s 50th anniversary currently being celebrated in 2009, the United States Embassy recently donated 16 picnic tables to that organization. Making the donation at BNT headquarters on Village Road was David Elmo, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy. Mr. Elmo said the Embassy was pleased to assist BNT in its conservation efforts and hopes that the picnic tables will be utilized for recreational purposes by the many visitors to the national parks.
Executive Director of BNT Eric Carey on accepting the donation thanked the Embassy for the generous contribution to the Trust and said that the picnic tables will be strategically placed throughout the Bahamas national parks for which BNT has responsibility. Mr. Carey noted that the picnic tables that come in three colors, red, white and blue, are made of high quality material that will sustain harsh outdoor weather conditions.
Two picnic tables each have been delivered to Freeport Lucayan National Park and the Rand Nature Center in Grand Bahama. Picnic tables will also be sent to Harold & Wilson Pond in New Providence, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park and Inagua National Park.
The Bahamas National Trust mandated by the Bahamas National Trust Act of 1959, has responsibility to build and manage the national parks and protected areas of The Bahamas. BNT is also affiliated with the U.S. National Parks System.