Youth-IN Visions highlights the stories and lives of 30 Caribbean Youth who are working through various fields and interest to shape and change the dynamics of their communities. One of those young people is Nikita Shiel-Rolle of The Bahamas, marine biologist and founder of the non-profit environmental organization Young Marine Explorers (YME). You can find [...]
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Weekend photo: Bahama Woodstar
The Bahama Woodstar is a small species of hummingbird being approximately 3½ to 4 inches in length. It has greenish upper parts, a white chest and rufous lower underparts. Adult males have iridescent violet throat feathers which are strikingly beautiful when seen in the sunlight, but appear black when seen from a distance. … The [...]
Weekend recap – November 3, 2012
The top 4 new posts on Green Antilles in the last week or so: Caribbean to benefit from Smithsonian marine biodiversity project. Outcome magazine reports on a major long-term project to study coastal marine biodiversity and ecosystems around the globe, and which includes a field location in Belize. Sustainable Birding Tourism Plan launched in The [...]
Sustainable Birding Tourism Plan launched in The Bahamas
The Bahamas is seeking to establish itself as a destination of choice for birders: Led by the Sustainable Tourism Unit and with the support of Small Planet Consulting, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (Web: www.bahamas.com) recently launched their first-ever birding tourism development plan. The preparation of the plan was championed by Earlston McPhee, head of [...]
At Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2012, Bahamian consultant presents model renewable energy legislation for the Caribbean
Bahamas Weekly reports on the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum happening now at the Ritz Carlton, San Juan, Puerto Rico: Delegates and stakeholders from around the Caribbean are attending a workshop led by Bahamian environmental attorney and consultant Romi Ferreira to review proposed legislation governing renewable energy. “Going forward, how we manage the energy sector, how [...]
New EcoDivers certified in The Bahamas; Reef Check network expanded to Exuma Cays
The Reef Check Exuma team has agreed to assemble twice per year to conduct surveys at North Horseshoe Reef.
Ashden Awards to offer recognition for sustainable energy initiatives in small island developing states
The Ashden Awards are seeking enterprises and programs who: • Increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. • Bringing economic and social benefits while demonstrably cutting CO2 emissions. • Using approaches that can expand or be replicated across small island developing states. This includes activities related to: • Greening the electricity grid. [...]
First Caribbean Water and Wastewater Congress – Bahamas, October 1-5th
Eric Rose reports for the Bahamas Information Services: The Bahamas is set to welcome more than 200 participants from as many as 30 countries in the region, as the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), in conjunction with the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA), will be hosting the CWWA’s 21st Annual Conference and Exhibition and [...]
Alternative Power Sources, The Bahamas
From the Nassau Guardian, an interview with Guilden Gilbert of Alternative Power Sources (Bahamas) Ltd: [The Guardian]: Tell us about your company. Guilden: We are a full renewable energy company also providing energy saving options like LED lighting for virtually any application. From the renewable energy perspective, we offer Photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar street and [...]
