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'At wits end' with Customs
'At wits end' with Customs
An import/freight company serving Abaco yesterday told Tribune Business it was "at its wits end" and virtually "unable to continue in business" do to the frequent procedure and duty rate changes imposed by Bahamas Customs, despite paying some $818,347 in revenues to the Government on behalf of its Bahamian clients.
Tamese Knowles, proprietor/owner of IE Imports, which has an office in Marsh Har...
Abaco fuel costs to burden all BEC customers
Abaco fuel costs to burden all BEC customers
MARSH Harbour, Abaco - Customers across the Bahamas will have to absorb in their monthly bills the fuel costs for the Bahamas Electricity Corporation's (BEC) new $100 million power station, it was revealed yesterday, although some $11 million in construction costs were saved through abandoning plans for a fuel pipeline.
Michael Moss, BEC's chairman, said BEC's customers in New Providence and ot...
Several customs officers in Abaco placed under quarantine
SEVERAL customs officers in Abaco have been placed under quarantine after a worker was exposed to a COVID-19 positive patient on the island, prompting officials there to close the Customs Department at the Leonard M Thompson International Airport on Thursday.
Customers on Hope Town Take Advantage newly opened BTC Franchise
As the country?s third largest economy, the telecom needs of the island of Abaco and its residents continue to be a priority for The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)...
Customs officer faces court accused of theft
Customs officer faces court accused of theft
A Department of Customs officer in Abaco was charged with stealing by reason of employment and forgery in the Marsh Harbour Magistrate's Court on December 9.
Prime Minister Christie's Remarks at Abaco Business Outlook
It is truly wonderful to be in Abaco right now ladies and gentlemen and I say that particularly because so much encouragement and optimism comes from the knowledge that few destinations in The Bahamas or smaller destinations of the Region are as distinctive in character or as uniquely positioned as Abaco to deliver over the next decade and beyond exceptional levels of tourism performance, real-est...
$1.5 Million pegged for CarQuest Reopening in Abaco by Early 2024
Four years after its Abaco location was destroyed by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, CarQuest is working to open its doors in Marsh Harbor, Abaco in January 2024.
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.
Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits Launches Second Abaco Location & Doubles Staff
Jimmy's Wines & Spirits is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location on the island of Abaco.
CWCO Generator Helps Restore Government Operations in Abaco
NEMA recently received a generator that will reliably power its Abaco headquarters, allowing them to facilitate the government’s essential daily duties organising relief and restoration work across Abaco...