Here is the article, you can do the interpretation of this "gift"
www.thenassauguardian.com/bixex/326710733853218.php
In addition, the new Exec Director of BNT may want to understand who they are "getting in bed with:"
From the Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club FAQ, dated April 5, 2005:
Q: How will development efforts impact Joes Creek, the mangroves and the
bonefish
flats on Guana Cay?
A: Contrary to prevalent rumors, Joes Creek, the mangroves and the Guana
Cay
bonefish flats will all be preserved and not altered by development. The
Joes Creek
area is the centerpiece of a 70-acre preserve which will be set aside by the
developer.
The preserve will be established to forever maintain the land in its current
natural
state. The general public will continue to have access to this preserve area
for
crabbing and other uses consistent with the environmental sensitivity of the
area. A
developer-funded interpretive center, public trail system and 5-acre public
beach park
will provide restrooms, fire pits and a public dock for small craft. The
preserve will
be governed by an independent foundation made up of representatives from the
College of the Bahamas, Bahamas National Trust, and the University of Miami.
And here is the response from the Bahamas National Trust when asked about
Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club governance:
April 20, 2005
Troy D Albury
Thank you for the letter of April 14, 2005 regarding Bahamas National
Trust's involvement in the proposed development at Guana Cay, Abaco.
I am a fairly new Executive Director at the Trust, having been in the
Bahamas since early December. To the best of my knowledge, Bahamas National
Trust has not been involved with the Guana Cay development at any level. As
far as I know, we have not even seen the development plans and not been
involved with discussions about a proposed 66-acre preserve there. The first
I had heard about it was when I read it in the newspaper.
Because BNT has not been involved with the discussions, we do not have any
position or opinion about the proposal.
I hope this is helpful in clarifying our role.
Regards,
Chris Hamilton
Executive Director
***************************
You can be the judge on the intentions of this gift.
www.thenassauguardian.com/bixex/326710733853218.php
In addition, the new Exec Director of BNT may want to understand who they are "getting in bed with:"
From the Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club FAQ, dated April 5, 2005:
Q: How will development efforts impact Joes Creek, the mangroves and the
bonefish
flats on Guana Cay?
A: Contrary to prevalent rumors, Joes Creek, the mangroves and the Guana
Cay
bonefish flats will all be preserved and not altered by development. The
Joes Creek
area is the centerpiece of a 70-acre preserve which will be set aside by the
developer.
The preserve will be established to forever maintain the land in its current
natural
state. The general public will continue to have access to this preserve area
for
crabbing and other uses consistent with the environmental sensitivity of the
area. A
developer-funded interpretive center, public trail system and 5-acre public
beach park
will provide restrooms, fire pits and a public dock for small craft. The
preserve will
be governed by an independent foundation made up of representatives from the
College of the Bahamas, Bahamas National Trust, and the University of Miami.
And here is the response from the Bahamas National Trust when asked about
Bakers Bay Golf and Ocean Club governance:
April 20, 2005
Troy D Albury
Thank you for the letter of April 14, 2005 regarding Bahamas National
Trust's involvement in the proposed development at Guana Cay, Abaco.
I am a fairly new Executive Director at the Trust, having been in the
Bahamas since early December. To the best of my knowledge, Bahamas National
Trust has not been involved with the Guana Cay development at any level. As
far as I know, we have not even seen the development plans and not been
involved with discussions about a proposed 66-acre preserve there. The first
I had heard about it was when I read it in the newspaper.
Because BNT has not been involved with the discussions, we do not have any
position or opinion about the proposal.
I hope this is helpful in clarifying our role.
Regards,
Chris Hamilton
Executive Director
***************************
You can be the judge on the intentions of this gift.
