{"id":64765,"date":"2014-05-16T09:35:28","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T13:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/?p=64765"},"modified":"2014-05-21T10:35:10","modified_gmt":"2014-05-21T14:35:10","slug":"gbpa-committed-to-safeguarding-natural-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2014\/05\/gbpa-committed-to-safeguarding-natural-treasures","title":{"rendered":"GBPA Committed To Safeguarding Natural Treasures \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64766\" alt=\"gbpa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/gbpa.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) is a proud sponsor of one of the Bahamas National Trust\u2019s newest fundraising initiatives entitled, \u2018The Bahamas, Naturally\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>This high-quality, glossy, informative and entertaining publication is being introduced by BNT as an annual keepsake, capturing stunning images of nature\u2019s wonders in The Bahamas, as well as stories written by seasoned writers, scientists, marine biologists and celebrities.<\/p>\n<p>Making the donation was GBPA Vice Chairman, Sarah St. George, who commended BNT for their efforts, as well as the production of such a quality magazine.\u00a0 \u201cThe role of the Bahamas National Trust is vital to the sustainability of our natural environment.\u00a0 They are unswerving in their hard work to protect our country\u2019s species, flora and fauna, along with the operation and monitoring of\u00a0 numerous national parks,\u201d she stated.\u00a0 \u201cTherefore, we are more than pleased to be able to assist them by means of this worthy gesture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BNT representatives heartily thanked GBPA for their ongoing support which will go a long way in helping the Trust to safeguard the treasures of The Bahama islands for future generations.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #888888;\">The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA)<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #888888;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #888888;\">Caption: GBPA IS A BNT SUPPORTER: Sarah St. George, Vice Chairman, GBPA (right) presents a cheque to BNT Parks Planner, Lakeisha Anderson (centre), and Sarah Kirkby of Barefoot Marketing, Sales Manager\/Publisher of the new BNT magazine, \u2018The Bahamas, Naturally\u2019.\u00a0 The BNT is looking to launch an annual magazine to help\u00a0Bahamians\u00a0and visitors know more about The Bahamas\u2019\u00a0national\u00a0parks, the BNT\u2019s work and the conservation efforts to protect the\u00a0archipelago\u2019s\u00a0beauty. &#8220;We are so grateful for the continued support of the GBPA in all we do,\u201d said Anderson.\u00a0\u201cProceeds from the magazine will go towards supporting our work here on Grand Bahama, and throughout The 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