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| The Prime Minister spoke at an open meeting sponsored by the Abaco Chamber of Commerce. He discussed at length the developments for Abaco that have been given preliminary approval. The total investment value will be $2.5 billion. However, each one will have to receive many more approvals before any work can commence. Mr. Ingraham emphasized his concern that the environment be protected as much as possible. |  |
| The Homer Lowe Memorial Regatta has held in the harbour of Marsh Harbour with Sunfish and Optimists competing. For many of the junior sailors this was their first major competition. A total of 34 boats competed. |  |
| The Green Turtle Cay Island Roots Festival had its fifth very successful year. Plaiting the Maypole is always a popular event and this year the beautiful young ladies looked great in their delightful costumes. This year’s theme emphasized Green Turtle Cay’s Loyalist roots. |  |
| Every Child Counts held its second annual box car races on April 12 on the Stede Bonnet Road in Marsh Harbour. All entrants were junior and senior children. The event raised funds to benefit ECC , a school for children with special needs. |  |
| Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and delegation visited Hope Town on on April 12 to meet with the Hope Town District Council and see firsthand the items the members felt needed government's attention. Three main items were resurfacing settlement roads, reinforcing the dune road at White Sound and restoring buildings at the lighthouse. |  |
| Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation held two graduation ceremonies on April 10 for 103 persons who took craft courses working with straw, shells and coconuts. The goal is to encourage and produce more native craft items for sale. Member of Parliament for South Abaco and Chairman of BAIC, Mr. Edison Key, hosted the two events, one in Moore's Island and one in Dundas Town. |  |