The Tribune

THE most visited National Park in the Bahamas, Lucaya National Park in East Grand Bahama, has been in desperate need of more shelter and seating for tourists and locals.

Recognising this need, the Grand Bahama Power Company stepped in with $28,000 to fund the construction of a pavilion at the LNP.

“It is with a deep sense of pride today that we see the realisation of a beautiful gazebo for this protected national park,” said Eric Carey, executive director of the Bahamas National Trust (BNT).

“This is the second part of the conceptual plans realised for the LNP, we are now working towards a visitor centre and most importantly protection of the surrounding lands to Gold Rock beach.”

During a brief ceremony held under the pavilion, Sarah MacDonald, president and CEO of Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) and president of Emera Caribbean, said: “I am happy to be here today, surrounded by the natural beauty of this island and very pleased to be donating a brand new pavilion to the Lucayan National Park.

“Environmental stewardship is a core value at Grand Bahama Power Company and throughout all of the Emera businesses. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner, which is respectful and protective of the environment.”

She said the pavilion is “a symbol that industry and the environment can co-exist in harmony and represents GBPC’s on-going commitment to good corporate citizenship. We commend the Bahamas National Trust for the hard work you do towards the conservation and protection of the natural resources of the Bahamas and we look forward to partnering with you in the future”.