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Poll: 57 of Abaconians support BTC privatization
Poll: 57 of Abaconians support BTC privatization
Abaconians participating in a recent poll are 57 percent in favor of the government’s plan to privatize the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), according to the second round of polling conducted by the consumer advocacy group Consumer Voices Bahamas (CVB) in Abaco over the weekend.
Of the 170 respondents to the poll, 97 individuals favored the privatization plans, while 51 respondents ...
Abaco Hurricane Shelter ‘progressing’ despite inherited delays
The new, State-of-the-Art Hurricane Shelter and Community Centre currently under construction in Central Pines, Abaco, is scheduled to be fully completed by November 2024, despite some inherited delays.
Letter to the Editor: A strategic vision for advancement in North Abaco
Editor, Abaco has long been hailed as a resilient haven with dedicated and independent residents, which play a pivotal role in fostering a thriving economy that significantly contributes to the public treasury. Despite the aftermath of the devastating hurricane Dorian, the unwavering resilience and dedication of Abaconians have remained steadfast. My strong familial tie to [...]
Reborn Surf Association takes on world's best in Puerto Rico
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — It's been almost 15 years since a Bahamian national surf team last existed, and Abaconians Chris Albury, Joey Gale, and Luke Prosa will end that streak in potentially spectacular fashion on February 23 over the notorious reef breaks of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The city hosts the International Surfing Association's World Surfing Games, [...]
THE LAW MUST PREVAIL: Abaco MP provides update on shantytown shutdown
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Central and South Abaco Member of Parliament John Pinder asserted Wednesday morning that "law and order must prevail," as he provided an update on the government's aggressive shanty town shutdown nationwide. Pinder shared that over 200 homes were identified and marked in the "Gully," and "Gaza" unregulated communities last week on Abaco and [...]
Works Minister: We Ain't Come To Play
Works Minister: We Ain't Come To Play
ABACO, BAHAMAS - As government aggressively moves to eradicate unregulated communities, Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting told Abaconians he's received calls from people hoping the government would turn a blind eye to those living in shantytowns.
OpEd: 24 Things to Watch in 2024 – Part 1
OpEd: 24 Things to Watch in 2024 – Part 1
The curtains have been drawn on 2023 and the new year is now upon us. It is that time when New Year resolutions on health, spirituality, career, family and humanitarian efforts are established by many Bahamians. On a national level, there are a number of developments, events and things to watch in 2024. This non-exhaustive [...]
Shantytowns Have Been Growing Without Restrictions
Shantytowns Have Been Growing Without Restrictions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Abaco shantytowns continue to grow without constrictions, according to South and Central Abaco Member of Parliament John Pinder III. He says Abaconians are still not happy about the unlawful communities.
Chinese Government Donates to Abaco Hurricane Shelter & Community Center Project
The Chinese government has donated seventy thousand dollars to the DisasterReconstruction Authority (DRA) to support the ongoing construction of a hurricane shelter and community center on Abaco.
American woman and two Abaco men plead not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder
NASSAU, BAHAMS- American Lindsay Shiver, accused of conspiring with two Bahamian men to kill her husband, pled not guilty to charges today. Shiver and Abaconians, 28-year-old Terrance Bethel and 29-year-old Faron Newbold Jr, appeared before Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson Friday morning. Shiver and the two men were charged on June 28, 2023, with Conspiracy to [...]