Maxwell’s Supermarket opened its doors to the public once again on Thursday, October 7, 2019 making it the first grocery store opened in Marsh Harbour since Hurricane Dorian. The store was stocked and ready to serve Abaco. The parking lot was full and all the carts were being used, as …
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PM Holds Town Halls in Man-O-War & Hope Town
Prime Minister Minnis continued his series of Town Hall meetings in the Abaco Cays Nov 1, meeting with residents of Man-O-War Cay and Elbow Cay. Prime Minister Minnis alongside Hope Town District Councillor and Man-O-War resident Jeremy Sweeting Residents were provided with an update on what the Government is doing …
Read More »Abaco Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting for Evacuated Abaco Business Persons
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce held a meeting September 18, 2019 at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau for Abaco business people displaced by the destruction of Hurricane Dorian. The meeting exceeded all expectations drawing close to 200 persons. The Chamber called the meeting to bring together those business people …
Read More »Princess Athena Alexis Crowned as ABKC Bahamas Champion
Princess Athena Alexis is the new American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) Champion for The Bahamas. Owned by Kara Butler-Wight, Athena competed in the 4th Annual Bahamas Bully Show held on August 5 at Queen’s College. The event also included a fun show segment. “Princess Athena Alexis Butler, owned by me, …
Read More »Sign Language Camp Held for Third Year in a Row
“Deaf people can do anything hearing people can except hear.”- Dr. King Jordan. From July 22-26, The International Christian Centers for the Deaf (ICCD) partnered with Abundant Life Bible Church to host its 3rd Annual Sign Language Summer Camp at Agape Christian School’s Grace Gym in Marsh Harbour. Led by Kayla Rohr, ICCD …
Read More »16th Abaco Business Outlook Coming September 5
Under the theme “Connecting Resources, Maximizing Opportunities, Transforming Abaco”, the 16th Annual Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) is scheduled to take place Thursday, September 5, when Minister of Foreign Affairs and MP for North Abaco Darren Henfield will present the keynote address. The event will be held at Abaco Beach Resort …
Read More »Reunion Celebrates Two Hundred Years of the Archer Family in Abaco
During the first week of August members of the Archer family made their way to Abaco to celebrate another family reunion. They had come from many places; most of them from New Providence and Grand Bahama but some had traveled from Florida and Georgia. They met at The Bae Restaurant …
Read More »Police Summer Camps Conclude in August
Leading up to the close of the Abaco Police Summer Camps, the campers practiced reciting the prayer, charge and Bahamas Constitutional Preamble in time for the closing ceremony held on Aug. 2. There were a number of daily activities enjoyed by the campers as well. On July 24, Perez Curry and Ranger Treneil …
Read More »Blackwood Homecoming Celebrates Community Involvement
By Lauralee McIntosh The holiday weekend of August saw a slew of activities that were celebrated in the Blackwood community of North Abaco. It was the annual Blackwood Homecoming event, that brought people from near and far. Family and friends, gaily dressed and out to have a grand time. The …
Read More »Illegal Migrants and Narcotics Apprehended in North Abaco
In a combined effort between Bahamas Immigration Department, Customs Department and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force at approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, a joint operation was conducted in the Grand Cay, Northern Abaco area. The results of the operation led to the apprehension of approximately 12 illegal Haitian migrants, and …
Read More »Contract Signed for Elbow Cay Dune Road Repair
By Lindsay Thompson A contract was signed between the Government of The Bahamas and Bahamas Marine Construction Co. Ltd. for the shoreline stabilization of ‘Dune Road’ at Elbow Cay, Abaco, to provide safer passage for residents traversing the area. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis led a delegation …
Read More »Opposition Solidifies Against Proposed South Abaco Resort
By Timothy Roberts Opposition to a $580 million South Abaco resort project mounts with an online petition which has already garnered 855 supporters against the development as of July 30. The petition, initiated by Sustainable South Abaco and addressed to the Prime Minister, warns that approval of the Tyrsoz Family …
Read More »Balamena II Wins Regatta Time in Abaco’s Overall Trophy
By David Ralph Abaco hosted a fleet of 34 sailboats that participated in the 44th annual Regatta Time in Abaco. The Regatta is a series of five sailing races that showcase Abaco by having each race in a different locality. This exposes the participants to several of our heritage settlements …
Read More »Preliminary Report for Helicopter Crash Released
By Timothy Roberts In the wake of the tragic events that transpired in the area of Grand Cay, the United States’ National Transportation Safety Board issued a preliminary report on the helicopter crash which killed seven people including billionaire Chris Cline, his daughter and her friend. The crash, which occurred …
Read More »Remembering Hurricane Floyd Twenty Years Later
By Timothy Roberts While according to official statistics Floyd was never a Category Five Hurricane in its life cycle, it still was a powerful storm when it was at its peak moving through The Bahamas. Sustained winds were as high as 155 mph, and its minimum central pressure was 921 …
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PM Holds Town Halls in Man-O-War & Hope Town
Prime Minister Minnis continued his series of Town Hall meetings in the Abaco Cays Nov …
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Blackwood Homecoming Celebrates Community Involvement
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Illegal Migrants and Narcotics Apprehended in North Abaco
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Contract Signed for Elbow Cay Dune Road Repair
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Opposition Solidifies Against Proposed South Abaco Resort
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Maxwell’s Supermarket Reopens in Wake of Dorian
Maxwell’s Supermarket opened its doors to the public once again on Thursday, October 7, 2019 …
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Abaco Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting for Evacuated Abaco Business Persons
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16th Abaco Business Outlook Coming September 5
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Café La Florence Turning 30
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BESW to Revolutionize Customs Procedures
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From the Editor’s Desk: Floyd’s Legacy
This year marks twenty years since one of the most ferocious hurricanes in memory made …
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From the Editor’s Desk: Failures at the Port
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Gardening with Jack
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Gardening with Jack
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Light Up Christmas
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Balamena II Wins Regatta Time in Abaco’s Overall Trophy
By David Ralph Abaco hosted a fleet of 34 sailboats that participated in the 44th …
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Abaco’s Snipers Darts Team Wins Eleuthera Tournament
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National Competition in Three Categories at the 28th Homer Lowe Regatta
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Cruising Boats Compete for Founder’s Cup
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Abaco Tennis Association Offers Free Clinics
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Princess Athena Alexis Crowned as ABKC Bahamas Champion
Princess Athena Alexis is the new American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) Champion for The Bahamas. …
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Sign Language Camp Held for Third Year in a Row
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Reunion Celebrates Two Hundred Years of the Archer Family in Abaco
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Police Summer Camps Conclude in August
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Remembering Hurricane Floyd Twenty Years Later