Video: Conference Of National Trusts Opening

March 27, 2019

[Updated with photos] The opening of the International Conference of National Trusts [ICNT] is being held this morning [March 27] in St George’s.

According to the organisers, this major biennial conference [March 27-30] will bring an estimated 100 individuals to Bermuda, from conservation organisations in 37 countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe.

Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 1-hour and 51-minute replay is below

The Island was chosen as the conference venue for the event as the result of a successful bid by the Bermuda National Trust [BNT], which also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Queen Quet, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, Dame Fiona Reynolds and John Orna-Ornstein are among the speakers for at the conference, which will also will feature Bermudians among its speakers and panelists.