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Glad you stopped by the home of the Oracabessa Foundation. We're working hard to make a positive impact in the town of Oracabessa and this is the best place to find out what we are up to.
More importantly this is where you can find out exactly what YOU can do to make a difference! Yes, we are working hard, but we need your help. Right now. Today.
More importantly this is where you can find out exactly what YOU can do to make a difference! Yes, we are working hard, but we need your help. Right now. Today.
New Sanctuary Manager
06/03/13 11:26 Filed in: Fish Sanctuary
We are pleased to announce Inilek Wilmot as the new Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary Manager! Funded through a grant from CaribSave, Inilek started work on March 4 with a two year contract. We now have two years to figure out how go have the sanctuary earn enough money to keep him!
CaribSave Grant
15/11/12 11:20 Filed in: Funding
November 9 the Foundation team and our partners in the Fish Sanctuary - the St. Mary Fisherman’s Cooperative - headed to Bluefields in Westmoreland to sign a funding contract with CaribSave. They are providing US$98,000 over the next three years to fund: a sanctuary manager, increased warden pay, enforcement equipment and increased monitoring capacity. Big up to CaribSave!!
Big 'Tings A Gwaan
03/10/12 14:57
It’s been a busy couple weeks for the Foundation! First, the BMX Track was officially opened on September 29. Great turnout and great day. Then, our Fall Primary School Sports League kicked off on October 2. 17 Schools in Football and 15 playing Netball. And then… coming up this weekend is the Oracabessa Marlin Tournament! Whew!
Primary School Girls Football
17/04/12 11:01 Filed in: Primary Leagues
Our Primary School Girls Football League kicks off this afternoon at James Bond Beach. 12 schools looking to cop the crown. Good luck ladies!
A Ganar Back in Action!
17/04/12 10:58 Filed in: A Ganar
Our second batch of A Ganar trainees began their journey last week Tuesday. 22 students will spend the next 18 weeks getting ready for the world of work. Good luck!