Forestry Unit Advances Development of National Mangrove Management Plan Through Stakeholder Inception Workshop
The Forestry Unit within the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation, successfully hosted the National Mangrove Management Plan Inception Workshop on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Courtyard Marriott, Nassau, Bahamas. The workshop brought together government agencies, conservation partners, technical experts, community representatives, and other […]
Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation Hits Major Milestone in MPA Assessments
The Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation (BPMC) held its second week-long Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) Workshop with project partners and environmental stakeholders, surpassing the midway point in its assessment of 70 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the country. The BPMC, also known as the Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation (BDCPMC), is an […]
World Breastfeeding Week Ends with Strong Community Support for Mothers
The Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health & Wellness, concluded its observance of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, celebrating another successful week of education, advocacy and community engagement aimed at promoting breastfeeding across The Bahamas. Observed annually from August 1-7, this year’s international theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in […]
Home Accessibility Initiative Inspires First-of-Its-Kind Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities
Press Release What began as an initiative to make homes safer and more accessible for persons with disabilities has evolved into a first-of-its-kind employment initiative after Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, the Hon. Lisa Rahming, said her Ministry discovered that many of the people it was helping shared another pressing need — meaningful […]
