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October 15, 2012
Rally Remarks ? North Abaco By-Election: Renardo Curry Progressive Liberal Party Candidate

North Abaco, my North Abaco ? Good Evening!
We?re on the last leg now. Day after tomorrow, you will make your choice.
Are you ready for a new day?
Are you going to make me your choice?
Well, I?ve made you mine.

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October 16, 2012
North Abaco Goes To PLP

Murphy Town, Abaco - Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate Renardo Curry soundly defeated Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Greg Gomez yesterday, capturing the seat that was an FNM stronghold for over two decades.

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October 15, 2012
Renardo Curry wins the seat in North Abaco

North ABACO, Bahamas - Polling stations have closed and Polling Division 5 with the advanced polls.
Unofficial Results: N. ABACO - Election Results Polling Div. # 3 : PLP - 82, FNM -32, BCP - 0
Today's by-election on Abaco island will fill the seat of former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, a seat he held for 35 years. Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Perry G Christie said a win in Abaco would be the...

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October 15, 2012
PLP Thanks The People Of North Abaco For Ushering In A New Day

The by-election result represents a great victory for democracy and the people of North Abaco, the Progressive Liberal Party said in a statement released tonight.

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October 15, 2012
PLP thanks the people of North Abaco for ushering in a new day

This bye-election result represents a great victory for both democracy and the good people of North Abaco in addition to a transition from the past to a glorious new day in the political life and continued development of North Abaco.

The PLP wholeheartedly welcomes the return of North Abaco to the family of the PLP after thirty-five years of being apart. We look forward to a productive partner...

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Abaco Bombshell!
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October 15, 2012
Abaco Bombshell!

Bombshell predicted for the PLP on Monday
October 14th, 2012

The tables have turned in North Abaco! FNM Candidate, Greg Gomez is predicted to win the by-election against Reynaldo Curry on Monday October 15th, 2012 in a landslide victory!

The PLP's blatant victimization, their lack of respect for North Abaco's residents by trying to buy votes and threaten voters, and their constant attempt...

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October 08, 2012
PM: FNM No Power To Help Abaco

Prime Minister Perry Christie told voters in North Abaco on Saturday night that if they support the Free National Movement (FNM), the opposition party would still have to appeal to him to approve projects for the community.

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October 02, 2012
Davis: 1M Bill To Fix Abaco Roads

More than $1 million will be needed to fix the many Abaco roads which are in a state of disrepair, Minister of Works Philip ?Brave? Davis said.

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October 03, 2012
Govt Outlines Promises For Abaco

Marsh Harbour, Abaco -- After a "historic" Cabinet meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie and his ministers announced proposed improvements for Abaco, including more than $1.6 million in promised road repair and infrastructure.

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October 02, 2012
Abaco Cabinet Meeting Called Waste Of Time, Money

The government's plan to hold a Cabinet meeting in Abaco today, two weeks before a by-election, is a waste of public money and a "ploy" for votes, the Free National Movement (FNM) said in a statement yesterday.

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October 02, 2012
A New Day Ahead For North Abaco

Hundreds of North Abaconians gathered at the Central Abaco High School Grounds on Saturday evening to hear from their PLP Candidate, Mr. Renardo Curry and the Nation?s Chief, Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie.
Curry wasted no time laying the foundation, ?It starts with education,? he said. ?I?ve been working in youth development for a long time, and it is my deepest conviction that educ...

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September 26, 2012
Bahamas Striping Helps Abaco Community

Company executives and PLP candidate Renardo Curry team up for community project
Murphy Town, Abaco ? Abaco?s homegrown patriotism and strong sense of community has lured Bahamas Striping to Murphy Town to help with another community project.

For Bahamas Striping president Atario Mitchell the project is special because Atario was raised there.

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September 26, 2012
North Abaco Should Stay FNM

Dear Editor,

I strongly believe the Free National Movement (FNM) will win and regain the North Abaco seat in the upcoming by-election because North Abaco voted FNM for five consecutive general elections and the FNM has simply been the best for the entire island of Abaco.

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September 20, 2012
PM Returns To Abaco As Campaigns Intensify

North Abaco - At 38 and 39 respectively, the Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) Renardo Curry and the Free National Movement's (FNM) Greg Gomez were young boys when Hubert Ingraham was elected at age 29 to the Cooper's Town constituency in 1977.

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September 20, 2012
Abaco's National Parks--A Focus Of Abaco Business Outlook

Abaco, Bahamas -While many Bahamians may have some
idea that the Abacos attract a lot of tourism business, few know why. At Abaco Business Outlook 2012 (ABO), Eric Carey, Executive Director, Bahamas National Trust will speak about the National Parks government has designated in this subgroup of islands and reveal BNT's concept plan for the sustainable development of the business opportunities the...

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September 03, 2012
On the electoral vacancy in North Abaco

As August 31 comes and goes, an era comes to an end creating both a new beginning and an electoral vacancy in the North Abaco Constituency that will culminate with the return of North Abaco to the family of the PLP.

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August 23, 2012
Abaco women honoured at Cia Monet's Beauties @ Brunch

Nassau, Bahamas - Cia Monet's Beauties @ Brunch latest installment went to Abaco on August 5th to celebrate of 50 years of women?s suffrage, at the Abaco Beach Resort. The red carpet affair was hosted by Phyllis Albury Garraway and attendees dined on a scrumptious brunch and were entertained by singing sensation, Richa Sands. They also enjoyed a New York style fashion show featuring Abaco?s finest...

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July 31, 2012
Renaldo Curry will be elected the next MP for North Abaco July 30th 2012

Hubert A Ingraham, MP for North Abaco, former Prime Minister of The Bahamas and former leader of the Free National Movement announced that effective 31st August 2012 he would resign his seat in the House of Assembly after 35 years thereby causing a by-election to be held within 60 days.

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August 05, 2008
PM Ingraham and Minister Deveaux Tour New Waste Disposal Site for Abaco

PM Ingraham and Minister Deveaux Tour New Waste Disposal Site for Abaco

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and Environment Minister Earl Deveaux (far left) are greeted by members of the Central Abaco District Council upon their arrival to the island on Tuesday, July 29 to tour the island's new solid waste disposal site.

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December 04, 2008
North Abaco cheers for ?One Bahamas?

COOPER?S TOWN, Abaco ? Students from various schools in North Abaco recently welcomed the ?One Bahamas? celebration to the region with cheers, music and excitement at a pep rally at the S. C. Bootle High School.

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March 03, 2009
Abaco real estate couple buck realty trends

At a time when real estate agents in the US are bailing, looking for jobs in any industry that has a better shot at steady income than theirs, one Abaco couple is digging their heels in, and moving up not out.

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April 08, 2012
BTC Reveals Abaco, Bimini, Berry Islands to Go 4G by Mid-May

BTC customers throughout Abaco and the northern Bahamas will experience consistent, improved cellular service including faster speeds for downloads and browsing on smart phones when the company completes its revamp of the wireless system by mid-May, officials said today.

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March 05, 2012
Opening of new auto parts store shows confidence in recovering Abaco economy

Opening of new auto parts store shows confidence in recovering Abaco economy
Local family partners with international chain to bring more choice and lower costs to residents

DUNDAS TOWN, ABACO, FEBRUARY 29, 2012 ? The economy of Abaco is showing signs of recovery as a new investment in the retail sector brings new jobs and a new option for consumers.

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December 11, 2011
Abaco Pageantry Systems Introduces Their Miss Abaco 2011 Contestants

Marsh Harbour, Abaco - Abaco Pageantry Systems presented the Miss Abaco Top Model, Swimsuit and Spokes Model portion of their Competition on December 11th at Snappers.

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December 11, 2011
Abaco Pageantry Systems Presents Miss Abaco Top Model, Swimsuit and Spokes Model Competition - Dec 11th

Marsh Harbour, Abaco - Abaco Pageantry Systems Presents Miss Abaco Top Model, Swimsuit and Spokes Model Competition Sunday December 11th.

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November 23, 2011
Governor General continues his message of One Bahamas in Abaco

LITTLE GRAND CAY, Abaco -- Governor General His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, accompanied by Joan Lady Foulkes, ended their official tour of Abaco and the Abaco Cays with a visit to the Grand Cay All-Age School where he continued his message of One Bahamas.

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October 13, 2010
HG Christie Sponsors ?Little Miss Bahamas? Contestant ? Madisyn Cole of Abaco

HG Christie's own Kathleen Albury, is proud to announce that her adorable daughter, Madisyn Cole, was recently crowned 'Little Miss Abaco'. This bright and talented little lady will go on to represent Abaco in the upcoming national pageant 'Little Miss Bahamas Pageant'. Distinguished little ladies, such as Madisyn, will compete for the honor of the national title, ?Little Miss Bahamas?, in the c...

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May 27, 2010
Power outages plagued Abaco over the holiday weekend

Abaco residents slammed the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) after a series of extended power outages over the holiday weekend.

Since last Friday there was a series of power failures in many areas.

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Power Outage in Abaco
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July 26, 2010
Power Outage in Abaco

THE PRIME MINISTER: What is happening with the electricity supply in Abaco is inexcusable. There are no valid reasons why the power supply in Abaco for the last several days has been off.

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May 06, 2015
Abaco NGO welcomes UN grant

Abaco-based non-governmental organization (NGO) Friends of the Environment has welcomed a grant from a regional NGO CARIBSAVE to support climate change adaptation, resilience and knowledge sharing on Abaco.

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