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April 06, 2022
Tourism rebound on Abaco and GB showing signs of improvement, says Sands
Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President Robert Sands said yesterday that hotels in The Bahamas are seeing steady increases in month-over-month booking numbers. "I think the notable trend is that if we were to compare business month-over-month, it continues to grow," he said. "And I think that is, by and large, destination-wide." In its ...
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April 12, 2022
Abaco hurricane shelter foundation still not complete
It is unlikely that a community center and hurricane shelter on Abaco, which was started by the Minnis administration, will be completed in time for hurricane season, Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) Chairman Alex Storr said yesterday. "We have a new projects director who is in place," Storr said. "He's getting familiar with it. We are ...
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Abaco school 'still needs another ten teachers'
April 12, 2022
Abaco school 'still needs another ten teachers'
THE president of the Bahamas Union of Teachers says that Patrick J Bethel High School in Abaco still desperately needs more teachers, about a month after staff held a demonstration on the island.
1,254 pounds of marijuana seized in Abaco
April 19, 2022
1,254 pounds of marijuana seized in Abaco
Three men were arrested in Cooper's Town, Abaco, in connection with the seizure of 1,254 pounds of marijuana, police said. The marijuana, which was seized on Sunday afternoon, has an estimated street value of $1,254,000, according to Superintendent of Police Audley Peters. Peters said the suspects are 54, 34 and 31. According to police, sometime ...
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April 26, 2022
Abaco Neem Receives Significant Donation from Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief
When District 7020 Governor (DG) Louis Wever and his spouse First Lady Amanda who are from St. Maarten visited The Bahamas, in February 2022, Abaco was on their schedule. They were hosted to a tour and lunch at the Abaco Neem Farm and to conclude some delayed Rotary business.
May 06, 2022
SERZ purchases 'only intended to benefit Grand Bahama and Abaco'
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said that supplies purchased under Special Economic Recovery Zone Order (SERZ) are only intended to benefit the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco that were affected by Hurricane Dorian.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Abaco, Andros, New Providence, Eleuthera and Cat Island
May 08, 2022
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Abaco, Andros, New Providence, Eleuthera and Cat Island
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ABACO, ANDROS, NEW PROVIDENCE, ELEUTHERA AND CAT ISLAND, ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR THE EXUMAS HAS BEEN CANCELED.
A Severe Weather Warning Remains in Effect for Grand Bahama, Abaco, Berry Islands, Andros, Eleuthera.
May 16, 2022
A Severe Weather Warning Remains in Effect for Grand Bahama, Abaco, Berry Islands, Andros, Eleuthera.
A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN GRAND BAHAMA, THE ABACOS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ANDROS, ELEUTHERA. ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS, AND NOW INCLUDES NEW PROVIDENCE AND ITS ADJACENT WATERS.
A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR WESTERN GRAND BAHAMA, BIMINI, AND NORTHERN CAT ISLAND ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS HAS BEEN DISCOUNTINUED.
Two found dead in Abaco hit-and-run
May 25, 2022
Two found dead in Abaco hit-and-run
ABACO police are investigating a hit-and-run accident early yesterday morning that resulted in a double fatality of two men believed to be Haitian nationals.
Abaco murder probe
May 26, 2022
Abaco murder probe
POLICE in Abaco are investigating a homicide on the island that happened on Tuesday.
May 29, 2022
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect For Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthera and Exuma
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR EAST GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, NORTH ELEUTHERA, THE CENTRAL EXUMA CAYS FROM SAMPSON CAY TO GREAT EXUMA, AND ADJACENT WATERS.
May 29, 2022
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for Grand Bahama, Abaco and Eleuthera
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR GRAND BAHAMA, SOUTH ABACO AND NORTH ELEUTHERA AND ADJACENT WATERS.
THE THUNDERSTORM WATCH HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR THE CENTRAL EXUMA CAYS FROM SAMPSON CAY TO GREAT EXUMA.
May 31, 2022
DOMES FOR RENT: Emergency homes in Abaco have been secretly rented out
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said investigations launched on the dome project on Abaco, initiated by the previous government administration, found some residents were renting the temporary housing structures for monetary gain.
June 01, 2022
$1 million donation to resume work on Abaco hurricane shelter
The government yesterday signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a $1 million donation to restart construction of a hurricane shelter and community center on Abaco. The project was started in 2020 under the previous administration. "This shelter will be immensely beneficial to the people of Abaco and serve as a ...
India donates $1m for Abaco shelter
June 01, 2022
India donates $1m for Abaco shelter
THE government of India has donated $1m to assist with the construction of the Abaco community centre and hurricane shelter.
The funds are being facilitated through India's United Nations Development Partnership Fund.
June 08, 2022
Delta Air Lines returns to Abaco almost three years after Dorian
Delta Air Lines has resumed flights into Marsh Harbour, Abaco from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the company said in a statement released yesterday. The company had not flown into Abaco since Hurricane Dorian ravaged Marsh Harbour and surrounding areas in September 2019. According to the statement, Delta made its first trip into Marsh Harbour on ...
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Abaco, New Providence, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Acklins abd Long Cay
June 08, 2022
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Effect For Abaco, New Providence, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Acklins abd Long Cay
THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FROM 1:30 PM EDT UNTIL 3:30 PM, WEDNESDAY 08TH JUNE 2022.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL ABACO, NEW PROVIDENCE, NORTH CAT ISLAND, CROCKED ISLAND, ACKLINS AND LONG CAY ALONG WITH THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.
Govt will ask Abaco dome residents to vacate
June 14, 2022
Govt will ask Abaco dome residents to vacate
Minister of Housing JoBeth Coleby-Davis said individuals occupying the domes in Spring City, Abaco, will soon be given notice to vacate those structures. However, she said the government will assist in relocating all of the dome residents.
School supplies and equipment donated to the Ministry of Education by Rotary Bahamas for Abaco School District
August 17, 2021
School supplies and equipment donated to the Ministry of Education by Rotary Bahamas for Abaco School District
Public primary and senior high schools in Abaco will benefit from a donation of educational supplies and equipment thanks to Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief and Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas.
More than 8,000 text and workbooks, along with copy machines, and a duplicator valued at $250,000 were handed over to the Ministry of Education (MOE) during a ceremony on the grounds of the Ministry, Monday,...
JSX Airlines Announces New Airlift For Abaco
August 25, 2023
JSX Airlines Announces New Airlift For Abaco
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Ministry of Tourism announces the launch of a new airlift service between Miami, Florida, and Marsh Harbour, Abaco, by JSX Airlines, starting December 14.
Abaco Chamber concern over illegal dwellings
August 25, 2022
Abaco Chamber concern over illegal dwellings
NEARLY three years after Hurricane Dorian decimated Abaco and its surrounding cays, portions of the island continue to be challenged by the proliferation of illegal dwellings and unreliable utilities.
August 24, 2023
Cooper announces new air service between Abaco and Miami coming by year's end
A NEW airlift service between Miami and Abaco involving JSX Airlines will start on December 24, 2023, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation said.
JSX Airlines announces new airlift for Abaco
August 24, 2023
JSX Airlines announces new airlift for Abaco
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is pleased to announce the highly anticipated launch of new airlift service between Miami, Florida, and Marsh Harbour, Abaco, by JSX Airlines, starting December 14, 2023.
BTC Opens Fully Digital Retail Store In Abaco
August 24, 2023
BTC Opens Fully Digital Retail Store In Abaco
“BTC has done it again,” this time, with the snip of a ribbon signifying the opening of its brand-new retail store in the Marsh Harbour community.
JSX Airlines launching new service to Abaco
August 24, 2023
JSX Airlines launching new service to Abaco
United States-based JSX Airlines, which is described as a hop-on jet service, is launching a new service to Abaco, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation said in a statement released yesterday. The new service is expected to begin December 14, the statement said, describing the airline as a "unique public charter operator" that offers the perks of private air ...
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BTC opens fully digital retail store in Abaco
August 24, 2023
BTC opens fully digital retail store in Abaco
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has done it again, this time, with the snip of a ribbon signifying the opening of its brand new retail store in the Marsh Harbour community. BTC's Chief Executive Officer Sameer Bhatti was in Abaco for the official store opening. An elated Bhatti said, "As a business, we are reaffirming our commitment ...
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BTC opens fully digital retail store on Abaco
August 24, 2023
BTC opens fully digital retail store on Abaco
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — BTC has snipped another ribbon, signifying the opening of its brand-new retail store in the Marsh Harbour community. BTC's CEO, Sameer Bhatti was in Abaco for the grand event. "As a business, we are reaffirming our commitment to our colleagues and the people of Abaco to provide best-in-class connectivity and service," he [...]
DRA Assets Found in North Abaco
August 22, 2023
DRA Assets Found in North Abaco
ABACO, BAHAMAS - Disaster Reconstruction Authority Chairman Alex Storr says some of those DRA assets that have been missing have been found in Abaco.
August 21, 2023
Abaco local government calls new boat registration fees 'outrageous'
THE Hope Town District Council's chief said some Abaco boat owners have "boycotted" the increase in boat registration fees, which he called outrageous.
August 16, 2023
Abaco dump site challenges lead to noticeable eyesore
A DUMP site in Treasure Cay, Abaco, is so congested with garbage that people are littering the road leading to the area, to the annoyance of residents.
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