LET’S KEEP BIMINI BEAUTIFUL: COASTAL COMMUNITY CLEANUP

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LET’S KEEP BIMINI BEAUTIFUL: COASTAL COMMUNITY CLEANUP

RETURNS NOV. 15

North Bimini, Bahamas (15 October 2025) - The 2nd Annual Bimini Island Coastal Community Cleanup will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the Government Dock in North Bimini from 7 a.m. to noon. Residents, students, visitors and private boaters are invited to sign up and help restore the island’s shoreline under the ongoing theme “Let’s Keep Bimini Beautiful”. Registration is open until Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Volunteers will receive all necessary supplies, breakfast, a light lunch and raffle prizes.

Participation requirements vary by land and sea. Volunteers joining a boat-based team should be prepared to get in the water with proper footwear and spend up to four hours scouring shorelines by boat. Seats on boats are limited and cannot be guaranteed, though every effort will be made to accommodate preferences.

Children over the age of 12 may participate in boat-based cleanup teams with a completed waiver form. For minors, the waiver must also include the required safety guidelines for boat participation, which can be obtained from their school.

The cleanup is organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation in partnership with Ocean Aid 360 and the Bimini Sustainable Tourism Council, with support from community and conservation partners including Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation, Virgin Voyages, Tropic Ocean Airways, Bimini Blue Adventures, Louise McDonald High School, Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina, Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center Centauri Transport Ocean Shipping and Baleària Caribbean.

“Sustainability is not just a choice, but a necessity for The Bahamas,” said the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation.  “As a nation of islands, our environment is both our greatest asset and our shared responsibility. The Bimini Island Community Coastal Cleanup reflects what is possible when leadership, partnership, and community come together with one purpose. When Bahamians, partners, and visitors work side by side to protect these shores, we are safeguarding the livelihoods, opportunities, and future prosperity that tourism brings to our people. Together, we are proving that a cleaner Bahamas is a stronger Bahamas.”

Latia Duncombe, Director General, echoed his sentiments.

“The commitment of the Bimini community and our partners reflects what it means to take ownership of our environment,” she said. “By turning care into action, we are preserving the natural beauty of our islands and reinforcing the values that make The Bahamas a model for sustainable tourism.”

The inaugural event in 2024 drew more than 100 volunteers who collected debris and raised awareness about protecting Bimini’s coastline. Organizers anticipate an even greater turnout this year as the community unites for environmental action and sustainable tourism.

The cleanup highlights the importance of safeguarding marine life, preserving coastal habitats and strengthening community ties to ensure Bimini’s beaches remain welcoming for residents and visitors alike.

Once Was Lost, a sustainability company that transforms discarded plastics into resources through micro-recycling solutions, will also support the cleanup by creating new uses for plastic waste and reducing its impact on the environment.

The week following the cleanup will feature Student Career Day activities, with presentations at Gateway Primary School and Louise McDonald High School. Students will explore careers in sustainability and tourism through Q&A sessions and prizes designed to inspire the next generation to embrace environmental stewardship.

Register at https://www.bahamas.com/bimini-community-coastal--cleanup-2025

Media Contact(s):

Joshua Robins
Manager, Domestic Communications
jrobins@bahamas.com