Bacardi Gives $150,000 to THE Bahamas national trust
Harrold and Wilson Ponds National Park and Nassau Environment to Benefit
Nassau, Bahamas, February 20, 2008 - As part of its ongoing commitment to the advancement of The Bahamas, Bacardi & Company Limited today announced a $150,000 donation to The Bahamas National Trust to further the environmental conservation of natural and historic resources of The Bahamas and its national park system.
Bacardi's gift specifically supports the Harrold and Wilson Ponds National Park, the first national park in New Providence. The Bacardi donation will allow for the extension of the boardwalk nature trail, as well as the construction of a viewing platform to observe the more than 100 different bird species in the park, including the globally threatened Bahama Swallow.
"Bacardi is thrilled to be making this donation for the betterment of The Bahamas and our precious national parks," said Andy Fowler, vice president of administration, human resources and environmental compliance for Bacardi & Company Limited. "Around the world, Bacardi makes environmental stewardship a top priority."
The Bahamas National Trust Executive Director Eric Carey said, "The Trust has big dreams for this national park, dreams of school children working in outdoor classrooms, families walking along the boardwalks and trails and nature enthusiasts staring in wonder at the beautiful species that call The Bahamas home. We also dream of a first-class visitor centre with informative educational exhibits. We thank Bacardi for its generous support in helping make these dreams a reality."
The Bahamas National Trust was established by an Act of Parliament in 1959. It is a non-governmental, self-funded, non-profit organization, mandated with the development and management of the National Park System of The Bahamas. The Trust makes vital contributions to fisheries and wildlife management, environmental protection, historic preservation, coastal zone management, sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, game bird management and tourism development.
"Bacardi - both the corporation and the family - have been great supporters of The Bahamas National Trust for many years. We encourage other corporations and private citizens to follow suit," added Francisco Carrera-Justiz, chairman of the board of Bacardi & Company Limited and the former president and chief executive officer of the Nassau facility.
Bacardi announced the $150,000 donation to The Trust this morning at an event at the Harrold and Wilson Ponds National Park alongside Minister of Health & Environment Dr. Hubert Minnis; Minister of Culture Hon. Charles Maynard; Minister of Lands & Local Government Hon. Sydney Collie; and executives of both The Trust and Bacardi, as well as other governmental and environmental leaders.
Media Contacts:
Tanya M. Smith-Cartwright
The Counsellors Ltd., for Bacardi & Company Limited
(242) 3227505
tcartwright@thecounsellorsltd.com
Amy Federman
Burson-Marsteller, for Bacardi & Company Limited
(305) 347-4343 (office)
(954) 464-8887 (mobile)
amy.federman@bm.com
Source: Bacardi Limited
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