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Walker's Cay a fishing destination again
Walker's Cay a fishing destination again
The historical Walker's Cay property is undergoing a multi-million-dollar transformation, after being struck by two devastating hurricanes and left neglected for more than a decade. A once legendary fishing resort known to anglers worldwide as the premier deep-sea fishing location in The Bahamas, the quaint little island, just off North Abaco, had lost much of its tranquil attraction.
Emergency water landing between Walker's Cay and Grand Bahama
After experiencing engine trouble on a charter flight between Walker's Cay and Grand Bahama Island today, August 23rd, 2010, captain Fritz Cambridge made an emergency water landing into the shallows in the vicinity of Water Cay.
Helicopter crash near Walker's Cay, seven feared dead
A helicopter crashed in waters near Walker's Cay, Abaco, earlier this morning, according to Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D'Aguilar. "Initial reports are coming in that a helicopter departed, I think it's a cay near to Walker's Cay, at 2 a.m. and I guess [...]
New owners launch Walker's Cay clean-up
New owners launch Walker's Cay clean-up
AMERICAN philanthropist and businessman Carl Allen, and his wife, Gigi, the new owners of Walker's Cay, are in the process of cleaning up the island as the beginning of phase one of the redevelopment project to return the northernmost cay to its former glory.
Development plans revealed to govt officials during Walker's Cay tour
Government officials toured Walker's Cay last week at the invitation of the island's new owner and developer, American businessman Carl Allen, who hopes to return the former fishing mecca to the glory days of yore. Walker's Cay, The Bahamas' most northerly island, was sold in [...]
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Walker's Cay sold, earmarked for development
Walker's Cay sold, earmarked for development
Walker's Cay, The Bahamas' most northerly island, has been sold and is earmarked for development. Texas businessman and philanthropist Carl Allen announced yesterday that he had purchased the island and will soon begin a "phase one development plan". "Allen, a well-known friend of The Bahamas, [...]
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Eco-survey completed by marine team of Walker's Cay
Eco-survey completed by marine team of Walker's Cay
RESEARCHERS from the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and the Perry Institute for Marine Science have conducted an ecological survey of Walker's Cay National Park.
Ecological survey of Walker's Cay recently conducted
Ecological survey of Walker's Cay recently conducted
In March, researchers from the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and the Perry Institute for Marine Science conducted an ecological survey of Walker's Cay National Park.
The assessment was part of the BNT's effort to develop management plans for Abaco's marine parks. Established in 2002, Walker's Cay is one of six marine parks around Abaco. The others are: the Marls National Park, East Abaco Creeks Nat...
Private plane crashes at Walker's Cay airport
Private plane crashes at Walker's Cay airport
A SMALL private aircraft crash landed at the airport in Walker's Cay over the weekend, police reported.