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Abaco Dump burning poses health concern
Abaco Dump burning poses health concern
RECENT burning and movement of debris from the Spring City Debris Management Dump Site to the Great Abaco Sanitary Landfill has been causing environmental and health concerns for those on the island, said a local official.
Prime Minister Davis Applauds Montage Cay development, in The Abacos
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that the occasion of the Official Groundbreaking for Montage Cay and the Residences at Montage Cay, on February 27, 2023, was made "all the more special" because it came in the midst of the ongoing recovery efforts in Abaco, on the heels of Hurricane Dorian.
Abaco residents voice concerns over shanty towns
Abaco residents voice concerns over shanty towns
ABACO residents are outraged by the growth of unregulated shanty towns, saying the issue has been out of control for some time.
Dozens of eager farmers turn out for ADO, CCFG backyard farming kit distribution in Abaco
Dozens of eager farmers turn out for ADO, CCFG backyard farming kit distribution in Abaco
Farmer and Abaco Chamber of Commerce President Daphne DeGregory, left, gives a backyard farming kit to a recipient in Abaco during the launch of the Agricultural Development Organization and Church Commercial Farming Group initiative in Marsh Harbour December 8.
Acting Prime Minister Cooper leads delegation to Abaco
Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. Chester Cooper, Thursday (November 10) led a delegation of Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Official Opposition, Senior Government Officials, NEMA officials and Disaster Risk Reduction managers from New Providence to Abaco in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Nicole.
'So far so good' for Abaco
'So far so good' for Abaco
ABACO residents dealt with immense flooding from the late season storm Nicole yesterday, with some experiencing anxiety and others thankful this experience was not as traumatic as Hurricane Dorian.
'Create task force for Abaco shanty towns'
'Create task force for Abaco shanty towns'
NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish wants government to create a special task force to deal with unregulated shanty towns on Abaco due to an increasing number of illegal communities springing up on the island.
Many in Abaco still struggling
Many in Abaco still struggling
MURPHY TOWN, Abaco – Patrick McDonald is living in a tent in the ruins of his father’s home in Murphy Town, Abaco.
The home has no roof and no windows.
Rolle: Dozens of Abaco residents will be given permanent jobs
PUBLIC Services and National Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle said yesterday that dozens of North Abaco residents will be made permanent employees of the ministry and the National Insurance Board.
BPL worker: I don't even have anywhere to live in Abaco, so why am I being sent there
A FRUSTRATED Bahamas Power and Light employee has complained about staff being told they have to return to their home island of Abaco, where conditions are not suitable.