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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.
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.
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.
Cats reportedly starving on Walker's Cay, Abaco
Cats reportedly starving on Walker's Cay, Abaco
An abandoned resort and marina on Walker’s Cay, Abaco has become a home for dozens of cats which are said to be starving as their population grows out of control, according to animals rights advocate Richard Moreland, a pilot from Orlando, Florida who frequently visits the island.
Moreland, who said he dropped off a 16-pound supply of cat chow on the cay last week, yesterday shared his beli...
Airplane in crash 'not insured for commercial operations'
The airplane that crashed off the coast of Grand Bahama late August was not insured for commercial operation, according to Tribune sources.
The operators of the six-seater Piper Aztec aircraft that went down in waters 26 miles off Grand Bahama did not have the proper certificates
Tuna Frenzy in West End for third year
Tuna Frenzy in West End for third year
Twenty-three sport fishing boats sailed into Grand Bahama for the Third Annual Dana's Tuna Frenzy, which was held July 21-23 at the Blue Marlin Cove Resort and Marina, West End.