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September 22, 2023
Work to start on Abaco police station 'in this budget cycle'

FOUR years after Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Marsh Harbour police station in Abaco, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said construction on a new police headquarters should begin before the next budget cycle.

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September 22, 2023
Some large customers on Abaco still not connected, says BPL

Four years after Hurricane Dorian struck Abaco and Grand Bahama, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) has yet to restore some of its largest customers on Abaco, the company's Chief Administration Officer Ian Pratt said yesterday, adding though, that the power company has connected some 100 customers per month over the past six months. "A number ...
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September 22, 2023
Abaco chamber president: Island needs more housing, more people

Abaco continues to suffer a housing shortage, but now it is also in the midst of a people shortage, Abaco Chamber of Commerce President Daphne DeGregory-Miaoulis said yesterday. Closing out the Abaco Business Outlook, DeGregory-Miaoulis lamented that housing remains a problem on the island, and called on the government to put in place incentives for Bahamians ...
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September 21, 2023
Munroe: Abaco Policing Being Beefed Up

ABACO, BAHAMAS - With no substantial police station in Abaco, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe stressing the need for an appropriate station that will serve as the new headquarters.

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September 14, 2023
Abaco 'brimming with opportunities' for businesses as island sees revival

FOUR years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, Abaco is emerging as a thriving hub of economic activity, with businesses now being encouraged to capitalise on this opportunity by investing in the island and providing key services as it undergoes a remarkable revival.

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September 14, 2023
Abaco economy "overflowing," but scarce housing persists

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Four years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, Abaco is rapidly emerging as a thriving hub of economic activity, with businesses now being encouraged to capitalize on the boom by providing key services. One notable area brimming with opportunities for investment lies in the demand for additional housing and accommodations, according [...]

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September 13, 2023
Abaco Chief Councillor: Boat Fee Hike is Really Ridiculous

ABACO, BAHAMAS - Boaters in the Family Islands not too happy about a major jump in boat licensing fees. The Hope Town Abaco chief councillor says it's affecting livelihoods.

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September 12, 2023
$1.5 Million Pegged for CarQuest Reopening in Abaco by Early 2024 

ABACO, BAHAMAS - 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. 

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September 12, 2023
Abaco plane crash survivor thanks God for life

ABACO resident Justin DeCosta is lucky to be alive after surviving a plane crash on the island on Sunday.

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September 11, 2023
Passengers unhurt in Abaco plane crash

A PLANE with five people on board crashed in Abaco yesterday - although there were mixed reports over what happened.

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Plane crashes in Abaco
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September 11, 2023
Plane crashes in Abaco

A PLANE with five people on board crashed in Abaco yesterday - although there were mixed reports over what happened.

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September 10, 2023
Plane crashes 'shortly after take off in Abaco' - no injuries reported

A PLANE crashed with five people on board shortly after taking off from the Leonard Thompson International Airport at Marsh Harbour this afternoon, according to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA).

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September 08, 2023
Police search for Abaco man wanted for sex crime

ABACO police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in an unlawful sexual intercourse investigation.

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September 06, 2023
$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.

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September 06, 2023
$1.5 million pegged for CarQuest reopening in Abaco by early 2024

ABACO, BAHAMAS — 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.  Stephen Albury, President of CarQuest Bahamas, said a $1.5 million investment is being made to ensure the new location is ready to deliver on the [...]

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September 05, 2023
More Needs To Be Done to Get Abaco Back Where It Was

ABACO, BAHAMAS - Four years after Hurricane Dorian ravaged parts of Abaco, Local Government Council Chairman Roscoe Thompson says more needs to be done.

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September 04, 2023
'We know we can do more because Abaco deserves more', says Davis

AS the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian was marked on Friday, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said "we can do more" to help the island of Abaco.

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September 04, 2023
Police investigating if any 'criminal conduct' is involved in construction of shelter in Abaco

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said police have been asked to investigate issues over the construction of a hurricane shelter in Abaco.

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September 03, 2023
Abaco Centre and Shelter Costs Jump to $4M

ABACO, BAHAMAS - What started out at a $1.8m hurricane shelter ballooned into a $4 million project, according to Prime Minister Philip Davis.

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August 31, 2023
Abaco firefighters in licence confusion

HOURS after Abaco firefighters claimed police threatened to "book them" if they failed to get a commercial driver's licence, the Ministry of Transport said fees for that licence are waived for emergency first responders.

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September 30, 2010
Abaco Swim Club's 5K Open Water Swim, October 2nd

Abaco Swim Club presents their 5K Open Water Swim to be held on Saturday October
2, 2010. Registration begins at 10:00am and swimming begins at
12:00.  We have added Kids mini races this year which will
begin at 1:00pm.

If you wish to enter the race as a non competitor
but wish to swim with snorkel and fin, this will be accepted as a
non rewarding swim, Come out and have
fun!!!

The event is...

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September 29, 2010
Coastal Clean Up Day in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco

Abaco, Bahamas - The following are photos and a short report on a community coastal clean up in Green Turtle Cay in the Abacos from Lynn Johnson, general manager of the Green Turtle Cay Resort & Marina:

Here are our photos from Saturday's beach
clean up at "Ocean Beach" on Green Turtle Cay. Our resort - Green Turtle
Club Resort & Marina built the trash receptacles and provide the
bins, which a...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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 [...]

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