Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association and
Member Lines Participate in the
FCCA Environmental Awareness Project
in Nassau, Bahamas
August 7, 2001

Nearly 100 crew members from Carnival Cruise Lines 'M/S Fantasy and Royal Caribbean International's Majesty of the Seas teamed up for the FCCA Environmental Awareness Project recently in Nassau, Bahamas. 

The crew were broken up into teams and given various tasks to beautify a section of Lighthouse Beach (Long Wharf/Western Esplanade) as follows:        

•     Removing sand that had been blown on to the walkway from past hurricanes and re-distributing the sand over the rocks that had been exposed.

•     Development of a native tree garden with rock formations

•     Whitewashing the exterior of the beach facilities

•     Painting of concession stands for local vendors

•     Construction of a play area for children that included an obstacle course.

Mr. Mike D. Smith, Parliamentary Secretary of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism delivered a short speech in recognition of this project,   "We are honored that the 11 Member Lines of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association selected Nassau, Bahamas as the preferred site for the 2001 FCCA Environmental Awareness Project.  This project could not have come at a better time when our country is focusing on creating environmental awareness programs to engage and encourage our citizens to become more environmentally conscious.  The Ministry of Tourism is pleased to assist the FCCA in spreading environmental awareness as well as provide crewmembers an opportunity to work along side with the community. We are also aware of the position that this organization has taken with regards to environmental awareness throughout the Caribbean Islands.  This was demonstrated on March 14, 2000, when the Member Lines of the FCCA signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Department of Environmental Practice and Policies"

As part of their ongoing efforts to help fight litter, the Nassau Tourism & Development Board and Department of Environmental Health Services teamed up to place new litter bins along the beaches.  The bins were donated through the Tourism Board's Adopt-A-Bin program and were placed on Long Wharf Beach as part of the Environmental Awareness Project. 

At the conclusion of the project, the crew was treated to a barbecue lunch provided by Jacharic Holdings Ltd. and authentic Bahamian snacks provided by Arawak Cay Vendors Association.

Upcoming FCCA Environmental Projects this year include Curacao, Panama and St. Maarten.

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