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August 16, 2023
Abaco hosts first inter-island junior tennis tournament

The Abaco Tennis Association (ATA) recently hosted its first inter-island junior tennis tournament in Abaco. The tournament featured girls and boys in the under-14 (U14) category. Participants from New Providence and Grand Bahama joined tennis athletes from Abaco in very competitive matches. The event was sanctioned by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) and athletes were encouraged ...
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June 29, 2022
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Abaco - Weather Watch for Berry Islands, Bimini, New Providence and Grand Bahama

THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FROM 10:10 AM UNTIL 12:10 PM WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE 2022.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ABACO ALONG WITH ITS ADJACENT WATERS.

A SEVERE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE BERRY ISLANDS, BIMINI, GRAND BAHAMA AND NEW PROVIDENCE ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.

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August 11, 2023
Fmr. Chief Clerk: North Abaco MP Should Resign

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former Chief Parliamentary Clerk Maurice Tynes says while there is no requirement for North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish to resign, he believes he should give up his seat.

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August 10, 2023
Women's group calls charges against North Abaco MP Cornish a 'monumental step' for accountability

WOMEN United, a women's advocacy group, said charges involving North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish are a "monumental step" towards accountability and fairness.

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August 10, 2023
CORNISH CHARGED: Two accusations of rape for Abaco MP, death threats and assault also claimed

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish was charged yesterday with two counts of rape, as well as assault and threats of death - but there was little fuss or fanfare at the Magistrate's Court.

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August 09, 2023
North Abaco MP Charged With Rape, Assault & Death Threats

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - N. Abaco MP Kirk Cornish was charged with rape, assault, and threats of death. Less than three hours after he was arraigned, he was granted bail.

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April 03, 2011
Art Splash 5th Annual Abaco Cancer Society Art Show Auction - April 16th

Abaco, Bahamas - You're invited to

Art Splash 5th Annual Abaco Cancer Society Art Show & Auction hosted by The Green Turtle Club

April 16th, at 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.  Silent Auction from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

There will be Wine and hors d'oeuvres, 15 local artists and Live Music - New Entry Band. Cancer Society
Merchandise will also be on sale. Proceeds benefit the Abaco Cancer
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August 02, 2023
'High volume of illegal' fishing in Abaco

THE HOPE Town District Council said it is appalled by a recent purported "high volume of illegal activities" related to violations of fishing laws and regulations.

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August 02, 2023
Bay Breeze Marina reopens in Dundas Town, Abaco

After shutting down operations on Abaco due to Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Breeze Marina and Storage Yamaha of Abaco opened the doors of its new 30,000-square-foot indoor storage facility in late June in Dundas Town, Abaco.

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July 31, 2023
Police investigate an armed mugging in Grand Bahama and drugs in Abaco

GRAND Bahama Police are investigating an armed robbery incident in the Taino Beach area on Friday.

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July 28, 2023
Abaco, Acklins, & Andros Tourism Numbers Up

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board Executive Director Kerry Fountain says while the out islands are seeing success on a macro level, the performance varies by island.

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July 27, 2023
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Is In Effect For Abaco and The Berry Islands

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ABACO AND THE BERRY ISLANDS, ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.

A SEVERE WEATHER WATCH IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR GRAND BAHAMA ALONG WITH ITS ADJACENT WATERS.

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July 26, 2023
Bay Breeze Marina and Storage reopens in Dundas Town, Abaco

DUNDAS TOWN, ABACO — After shutting down operations on Abaco due to Hurricane Dorian and the Covid-19 pandemic, Bay Breeze Marina and Storage Yamaha of Abaco opened the doors of its new 30,000 square ft indoor storage facility in late June in Dundas Town, Abaco.  Stephen Albury, President of Bay Breeze Marina and Storage Yamaha [...]

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July 25, 2023
Bay Breeze Marina Reopens in Dundas Town, Abaco

ABACO, THE BAHAMAS - Bay Breeze Marina and Storage Yamaha of Abaco opened the doors of its new 30,000 square ft indoor storage facility in Dundas Town, Abaco. 

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July 24, 2023
Man dies on Abaco following collision with flat bed truck

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 37-year-old Abaco man was killed after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with the rear of a flatbed truck Saturday night according to police.  The incident took place at approximately 9:25 pm Saturday night on the S.C Bootle Highway. According to reports, a white 2014 Hino flatbed truck driven [...]

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June 07, 2023
Golden Jubilee Flag Relay arrives in Abaco

Residents came out in full force to witness the Golden Jubilee Flag Relay happen in their community, Tuesday, June 6 – marking 34 days to the 50th Anniversary of Bahamas Independence on July 10, 2023.

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July 14, 2023
Power Issues Plague Abaco Airport

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Passengers passing through Abaco's airport met with darkness Thursday as the facility is without a functioning generator.

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July 13, 2023
DPM Tight-Lipped On Abaco Brawl

ABACO, BAHAMAS - A viral video circulating on social media shows what appears to be a brawl between tourists and residents in Abaco. The tourism minister said very little on the issue. However, he is concerned about protecting our number one industry.

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July 12, 2023
Summertime and sailing returns with the successful launch of Regatta in the Abacos

THE rebirth of the summer sailing regatta in the Abacos was a success and demonstrated "the spirit of sailing in grand style".

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July 12, 2023
Rebirth of "Regattas In The Abaco" (RiTA): A Spectacular Success

Befitting the recent announcement that Sailing is now the national sport of the Bahamas, The Abacos witnessed an outstanding success in the first year of the rebirth of the summer sailing regatta. From June 25th to July 1st, between Elbow Cay and Green Turtle Cay, participants were treated to a series of five thrilling sailing races.

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July 12, 2023
Tourist and locals brawl in Guana Cay, Abaco

A FIGHT involving second homeowners and Bahamians outside a bar on Guana Cay, Abaco, has highlighted the community's lack of law enforcement officers.

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July 07, 2023
Abaco Dorian victim finds hope & success at Sandals Emerald Bay, Chrishner Butler watched friends float away, grateful every day for new life in Exuma

It is hard, even today more than three years later, for Chrishner Butler to talk about Hurricane Dorian without describing the chilling memories of bodies floating by, being washed out to sea, loved ones unaccounted for, days of being cut off without communication.

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July 07, 2023
Abaco Dorian victim finds hope and success at Sandals Emerald Bay

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It is hard, even today more than three years later, for Chrishner Butler to talk about Hurricane Dorian without describing the chilling memories of bodies floating by, being washed out to sea, loved ones unaccounted for, days of being cut off without communication. Butler is from Fox Town, Abaco, where before the [...]

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July 06, 2023
MP Cornish apologises on Abaco PM statement

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish apologised yesterday for declaring himself prime minister of Abaco.

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July 06, 2023
Cornish apologizes for declaring he's Abaco's PM 

North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish yesterday publicly apologized to Prime Minister Philip Davis, his parliamentary colleagues, and the people of North Abaco for declaring at a recent church service that he is the prime minister of Abaco and suggesting he possesses the authority of a prime minister. "During an independence event over the weekend, I ...
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July 05, 2023
FNM chairman says North Abaco MP has 'foot in mouth' disease

FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands said North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish has "foot and mouth disease".

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July 05, 2023
PINDER HITS OUT AT 'PM' CORNISH: Abaco MP says he was disappointed with fellow party member's comment

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder, a member of the Progressive Liberal Party, said it is disappointing that North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish declared himself prime minister of the island.

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July 05, 2023
North Abaco MP fails to understand role

Before entering politics, Kirk Cornish, the freshman member of Parliament for North Abaco, was not a household name. In fact, hardly anyone outside of Abaco had heard of him. Since entering the House of Assembly, he has done nothing to distinguish himself, despite being made a parliamentary secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. ...
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July 04, 2023
Cornish: "On Abaco Kirk Is The Prime Minister"

ABACO, BAHAMAS - The North Abaco Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish making a bold statement at an event in Abaco.

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July 04, 2023
CORNISH: I'M PM IN ABACO - MP says Davis is only other authority that leads the island

"ON Abaco, Kirk is the prime minister."
That's the comment of North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who asserted his authority during an independence banquet at Faith Walks Church of God in Cooper's Town, Abaco, on Saturday.

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