Freeport, Grand Bahama – September 19, 2026 – Members of Team Colina from the company’s Northern Branch recently participated in the International Coastal Cleanup on September 19 at Lucayan Beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The event is the world’s largest volunteer effort for ocean and waterway health and is held on the third Saturday in September.

Team Colina was represented by Sandradee Henfield, branch manager; Merranda Lowe, sales manager; Edwin Martinborough, conservation administrator, Customer Service Department; and sales representatives Gloria Storr, Shantell Bain, Brianne McPhee, Kenra Kemp, and Dennis Britton.

The annual initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the Ocean Conservancy – a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization based in the United States – brought volunteers together across Grand Bahama to remove marine debris and increase awareness about the impact of litter on the environment.

“The Ocean Conservancy has been leading the International Coastal Cleanup, now in its 39th year. The aim is to remove trash from our coastlines, collect scientific data, and determine the source of marine debris and its impact on aquatic life and the environment,” said Jermaine Johnson, coordinator, Sustainable Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Tourism.

“Our coastal environment is crucial to our economy, so the Ministry of Tourism continues spearheading this effort through the Sustainable Tourism Development Department. The cleanup and data collection depend 100 percent on volunteer efforts by local schools and civic organizations,” he noted.

“Our beaches and coastlines are part of what makes The Bahamas home, and we all have a responsibility to care for them. Activities such as the International Coastal Cleanup give our team members an opportunity to contribute directly to environmental stewardship and help protect our natural environment for future generations,” said Maxine V. Seymour, director of corporate communications at Colina.

“Colleagues at our Northern Branch are active on the ground in Grand Bahama, and this cleanup, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, is another example of that commitment. Small actions, when taken collectively, can have a significant impact. At Colina, caring for our communities includes caring for the spaces we share. I am grateful to everyone who gave their time to help keep our shores clean.”