The Tribune

In an effort to fulfill its mandate to support local farmers, entrepreneurs and a healthy citizenry, the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has teamed up several partners to promote smart choices when it comes nutrition and exercise.

Working in conjunction with Donovan Ingraham of Atlantic Medical, who assisted in coordinating a number of partnerships for BAMSI, including the Pictet Bank and fitness forum 'Kickboxing in the Park', the agricultural institute was able to focus on promoting home-grown produce.

Connecting with Pictet Bank Associate Newell Duncan, the first event was held during the lunch period at the bank where employees were encouraged to peruse the BAMSI stall which featured bananas, thyme, habanero peppers, coconut oil, guava jam and a myriad of other fresh and processed items.

BAMSI joined Trevor McKenzie and his 'Kickboxing in the Park' crew during their late afternoon workout session on Goodman's Bay. Both events were deemed a success as a number of the bank's employees were able to purchase items from the BAMSI store. And on Goodman's Bay, not only were BAMSI employees able to share with workout members, but they also connected with persons who came to the popular workout area to relax, swim and jog.

Part of BAMSI's mission is to make it easier for Bahamians to select healthy food items. These popup booths allow the institute to introduce itself and its mission to the public by affording them the opportunity to learn more about BAMSI while accessing the best of locally grown fare.

Spearheading the event were members of the BAMSI marketing team Curlean Major and Romeo Josey.