The Tribune

Bahamas National Trust. – Bahamas National Trust science officer Agnessa Lundy and education officer Scott Johnson have been selected as participants in the 2015 Conservation Leadership in the Caribbean (CLiC) fellows programme.

Funded in part by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and supported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW; www.ifaw.org), CLiC is a prestigious opportunity for up-and-coming conservation professionals in the wider Caribbean to gain invaluable skills and experience working with proven conservation leaders.

The pair will participate in three training sessions over a two-year period, and will work in teams to design, implement and evaluate selected projects in biodiversity conservation for sustainable development in the Caribbean.

“This program directly addresses the critical need for a new generation of wildlife and conservation leaders throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, as today’s young leaders often do not have adequate access to opportunities to experience and practice conservation in areas such as development, communications or grassroots activities,” said Kelvin Alie, CLiC Director and Wildlife Trade Manager at IFAW.

The program begins at St George’s University in Grenada on June 4, with a three-day training workshop, followed by a ten-day short course on the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.

“I am delighted to meet and collaborate with professionals who share my passion for the preservation of the environment,” said Ms Lundy. “The opportunity to learn from experienced scientists and educators while designing and implementing a project is exciting.”

Mr Johnson said: “I look forward to working with other Caribbean professionals and strengthening the conservation and social bonds between The Bahamas and other Caribbean nations all while working to meet a common goal which is to better protect vital habitats and wildlife.”

Eric Carey, BNT’s executive director, said: “We are expecting Agnessa and Scott to come home with enhanced skills to help prepare them for transition to leading young environmental leaders in their chosen field, environmental conservation.”

Cycling Club Bahamas. -

New group ride: Afternoon rides west, Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving 5.30pm sharp, parking lot next to Lyford Cay Gas Station. 18 or 24 miles depending if you do second loop. This is an advanced cyclist’s ride. The pace will range from 22+mph.

New group 18-20mph - same place, same time, see Spyder.

Morning rides west - Wednesday and Friday, 4:45am, Cable Beach Police Station, West Bay Street 20-mile ride route: Headed East to Montague and return, one-hour duration. Cyclists capable of 14+mph welcome. Ride leaves promptly (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route). Contact Shantell the day before to confirm your attendance: shorelinecargo@gmail.com.

Morning rides east - Tuesdays and Thursdays, leaving 5am sharp, start/end Seagrapes Shopping Centre (under the big sign), East Prince Charles Drive, 1-1.5 hour duration. Cyclists capable of 14+mph welcome, Prince Charles Dr-Eastern Road-Shirley St-Church St-East Bay-Eastern Road- Prince Charles. Please have lights attached to your bike.

Upcoming events: Have you booked your accommodation yet for Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon, June 6? Fisherman’s Fest – July 18th.

This weekend: Saturday, Individual Time Trial, 8:30am, Mt Pleasant Village just after Lyford Cay Hill, 15 miles & 10 miles. Open men/women, juniors boys/girls, and masters.

Sunday - Road Race start/finish, Goodman’s Bay beach 8am, 39 miles and 24 miles. Adults $15 and. $8 kids.

Cycling Club regular rides: Saturday - leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 30 miles headed West. In order to complete this ride it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling! Leaving P/I Bridges optional at the end!!! The pace will range from 18mph – 20+mph, @2 hour duration

Sunday - Leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 40-50 miles headed East. This ride is not recommended if you have not cycled recently or first timers! P/I Bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 3-3.5 hours (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

June 6 - Pineapplemant Sprint Triathlon, Gregory Town, Eleuthera, https://www.facebook.com/groups/pineappleman.

June 21 - Potcakeman Super Sprint Relay, Jaws Beach, New Providence, http://www.potcakeman.com.

July 18 - Saturday, 7am, Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. The Spanish Wells Cycling Association invites you to participate in their 1st Annual Cycling Road Race. The race will be Criterium style, 2.4 mile laps for 50 min. There will be a 15-49yr cat, Masters cat, 10-14yr cat. This race will be run the same weekend as the Legendary Spanish Wells Fisherman’s Fest. Come for the race and stay for the Fisherman’s Fest!! www.fishermensfest.comTransportation to/from Spanish Wells is easiest on Bahamas Fast Ferries www.bahamasferries.com Accommodation / transportation Spanish Wells www.HarboursideBahamas.com Contact: Andre@HarboursideBahamas.com or call 242-333-5022

September 5 - Potcakeman Sprint Triathlon, Jaws Beach, New Providence. https://www.facebook.com/

October 9-12, Run For Pompey Marathon – Exuma, www.runforpompey.com.

October 2015 - UWC Sprint/Olympic/Kids Triathlon, Jaws Beach, New Providence, http://www.uwctriathlon.com.

November 7, 2015 - Conchman Sprint Triathlon, Taino Beach, Grand Bahama. http://www.conchman.com.

November 7, 2015 - Cycling event in Exuma, contact mailto:jeffrey.todd@givexuma.com.