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Abaco murder probe
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May 26, 2022
Abaco murder probe

POLICE in Abaco are investigating a homicide on the island that happened on Tuesday.

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April 21, 2021
Officers ordeal in Dorian recovery

He also said there were times when officers used heavy duty equipment like a tractor to remove debris in order to collect the bodies, noting such equipment was used to collect those victims found beneath a church’s wall.

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December 04, 2018
Hope Town Music Festival Returns for a Fifth Year

The season of giving continues as Combustion Music prepares to return to idyllic Hope Town, December 7 – 9, for the fifth year of the Combustion Music Hope Town Music Festival. Proceeds from the festival go towards three charities in the Abacos...

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January 18, 2021
UPDATED: Woman dead, three seriously injured in Abaco crash

A THREE-CAR collision on the island of Abaco left one woman dead while three others were airlifted to New Providence for treatment...

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October 08, 2020
Lockdown 'devastating' for Abaco

ABACO residents yesterday blasted the government's decision to reimpose a weekend lockdown for the island due to high COVID-19 cases there, saying the new restrictions will be "devastating" for the economy and rebuilding efforts...

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October 15, 2010
Gov considering energy link between Abaco & Grand Bahama

Linking Grand Bahama and Abaco's energy supplies is a real possibility in the near future, says Environment Minister Phenton Neymour, and this could mean the liberalization of the energy sector, bringing increased competition and potentially better reliability and more competitive rates for consumers.

Neymour, who attended yesterday's session of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum, toldThe Nas...

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August 06, 2020
Several customs officers in Abaco placed under quarantine

SEVERAL customs officers in Abaco have been placed under quarantine after a worker was exposed to a COVID-19 positive patient on the island, prompting officials there to close the Customs Department at the Leonard M Thompson International Airport on Thursday.

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May 16, 2020
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect For Abaco

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ABACO.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR CAT ISLAND, THE EXUMAS, NORTH AND CENTRAL ANDROS AND THEIR ADJACENT WATERS.

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April 26, 2020
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect For Abaco

THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FROM 9:30 AM EDT UNTIL 11:30 AM EDT, SUNDAY 26TH APRIL 2020.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT ABACO, AND ITS ADJACENT WATERS.

A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR GRAND BAHAMA, BERRY ISLANDS AND THEIR ADJACENT WATERS. A SEVERE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR NEW PROVIDENCE A...

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March 17, 2020
Elbow Cay Returning To Normalcy

On September 1, Dorian reached Category 5 intensity, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, and a minimum central pressure of 910 mb while making landfall on Elbow Cay in the Abaco chain of islands...

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December 27, 2019
Prime Minister serves Christmas lunch to Defence Force and Police Officers posted in Abaco

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis thanked officers of the Royal Bahamas Police and Defence forces serving in Abaco for their hard work, courage and sacrifice during a Christmas lunch held at the island’s Defence Force Base on Wednesday, 25 December...

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October 03, 2019
IDB Meeting at OPM Abaco re Assessment and Redevelopment

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Peter Turnquest led a meeting with IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno and members of the executive board of the International Development Bank, Monday, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Abaco...

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October 07, 2017
Abaco Business Outlook 2017

The event, held at the Abaco Beach Resort, is one of a seven-island series of Business Outlooks, launched 27 years ago. These forums are designed to bring together experts and members of the general public to discuss economic issues and opportunities.

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August 31, 2017
Customers on Hope Town Take Advantage newly opened BTC Franchise

As the country?s third largest economy, the telecom needs of the island of Abaco and its residents continue to be a priority for The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)...

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October 24, 2016
Two held after man shot dead in Abaco

Two men are in custody after a man was shot dead in Abaco in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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July 25, 2016
VIDEO: Texas dentist describes Abaco shark attack

A 62-year-old dentist from Texas was attacked by a 6-foot bull shark while free diving in waters near Green Turtle Cay, Abaco early Saturday morning.

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June 28, 2016
Pre-Paid cards to allow for greater flexibility for clients/quicker payment turnaround for vendors

More than 300 qualified recipients of the Department of Social Services Food Assistance Programme in North, Central and South Abaco received their Visa Pre-Paid Cards during ceremonies held at the Central Abaco Primary School here in Central Pines, Abaco, Monday, June 27.

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September 17, 2010
Full slate scheduled for Abaco Business Outlook

The status of the controversial new Wilson City power station and the long term plans for health insurance will be some of the highly anticipated topics discussed at this year's Abaco Business Outlook.

The one-day seminar is being held on September 22 at the New Visions Ministries Center in Marsh Harbor, and will include a number of speakers that will focus on the island's opportunities for eco...

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February 23, 2016
Notice to mariners in Abaco

The Aids to Navigation Section of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force wishes to advise mariners that the following navigational lights on the island of Great Abaco and Cays have been relit.

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January 05, 2016
Hull shines a light on residential real estate in Abaco

Rhonda LC Hull, resident Attorney at LC Hull & Co., was recently selected as the featured lawyer in the United Kingdom?s ?Lawyer Monthly? expert insight article.

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October 27, 2015
Rolle: Aman HOA for Abaco Resort Today

The government is today expected to finalize the terms of its heads of agreement (HOA) for a $250 million six-star resort on Matt Lowe's Cay, Abaco with Amanresorts International, according to Minister of State for Investment Khaalis Rolle.

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June 24, 2015
A lucrative industry under threat

Dear Editor,
The following is an open letter to Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray

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March 19, 2015
Minister of Education, Science and Technology, the Hon. Jerome Fritzgerald Officially Opens Preschool Units at Primary Schools in North and South Abaco

On Thursday, 12th March 2015, the Minister and a team of Education Officials visited the James A. Pinder Primary School in Sandy Point to officially commission the Preschool unit...

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BEC In Abaco On Fire
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November 21, 2009
BEC In Abaco On Fire

It has been reported that BEC in Abaco is on fire and the whole island has been without power since 7pm Last night...

"It looks like there is no power in Marsh Harbour, Man-O-War or Scotland Cay"

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November 11, 2013
Bain now two-time national sculling champion

The Sands Man in Boat Championship took place in Treasure Cay, Abaco this past weekend, and Clayton Bain was once again crowned as the Truly Bahamian Sculling Champion...

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November 01, 2013
Abaco lodge 'was standing site of loyalists'

SUPPORT against development in Abaco has swelled as residents claim the dredged site was the first landing of Loyalists to the island...

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September 16, 2013
Credit union's Abaco plaza over 90 percent leased

A $14.8 million Abaco shopping complex which is expected to provide as much as $100,000 a month in revenue to its developers - a credit union - is now over 90 percent leased, in expectation of an early 2014 opening...

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July 24, 2013
Sands 'Man in the Boat' sculling races take Abaco by storm

Sands 'Man in the Boat' sculling races take Abaco by storm...

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February 21, 2013
Man dies in hunting accident

A 39-year-old man was killed in Abaco during hog hunting when he was accidentally shot. According to sources on the island, Dubuisson was the last remaining witness in the 2010 murder of 36-year-old Stanley Saintville. Saintville was killed on December 6, 2010, just hours after he allegedly won $50,000 at an Abaco numbers house.

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January 17, 2013
Central & South Abaco Constituency Notice of Referendum #28

Form of Notice of Notice of Referendum
The polling day for the referendum will be on the 28th day of January, 2013.

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