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Two-thirds of shanty town homes have running water

THE government’s assessment of Abaco shanty towns found 67.6 percent of those dwellings had running water, with 80.2 percent of households featuring indoor flushing toilets.

‘Leave us alone and we’ll blow 2018 GDP out water’

Abaco’s economic output “will come roaring back and blow 2018’s figures out of the water” if the island’s recovery is freed from the Government’s constant rule changes, its Chamber of Commerce president argued yesterday.

'Bottom feeders' targeting Abaco

A leading realtor yesterday revealed that “bottom feeders” are inquiring whether they can purchase Abaco real estate cheaply as a result of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation. Mario Carey, pictured , founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR B

Bahamians seek to manage Abaco port

A BAHAMIAN group with 30 years experience in the maritime industry have made a bid to manage and operate Abaco’s container port as the $40m development in Cooper’s Town nears completion.

DIANE PHILLIPS: Success secured by quietly going it alone

In a few days, The Bahamas will celebrate its 46th anniversary of Independence. There will be the usual pomp and circumstance, the banners, flags, bunting, music and feelings of pride and nationalism. It will be preceded by a Beat the Retreat on the 7th and culminate in a Junkanoo rush-out on Bay Street that insiders say will be different from any that came before.

Teenager charged with attempted murder

a male teenager was charged on Monday in the Marsh Harbour Magistrate’s Court, Abaco, with attempted murder and firearm possession with intent to endanger life.

Filipino worker falls to his death on boat in Abaco

POLICE in Abaco are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man from The Philippines, who died while working on a vessel that was docked in Marsh Harbour.

Abaco man held on suspicion of illegal drug possession

POLICE officers in Abaco arrested a 25-year-old man after finding a quantity of illegal drugs and large sums of cash at a residence in Dundas Town.

Man shot dead in Abaco

Police are searching for a lone gunman after a man was shot dead in Abaco on Monday night.

35 Haitians detained in Abaco

MORE than 30 undocumented Haitian migrants were picked up after a combined effort by law enforcement officials in Abaco. The group includes 12 females and 23 males. Officials said 35 migrants were taken into custody early yesterday after they were

Man dies in Abaco hit and run

POLICE are investigating a fatal hit and run accident on Abaco.

Abaco man denies indecent exposure

AN Abaco man yesterday denied allegations of exposing himself to two underaged girls. Levardo Cornish, 30, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with two counts of indecent exposure. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and the matter wa

Fire in Abaco

FIREFIGHTERS were yesterday tackling a blaze that spread partially onto the compound at the Wilson City BEC complex in Abaco.

UPDATED: Dead man's 'badly burned' body found in Abaco

A MAN’s burnt body was found in bushes in Abaco late Tuesday night, marking that island’s first homicide for the year.

Bahamas Ferries extends freight services to Abaco

Bahamas Ferries has extended its freight services to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, with the addition of its latest vessel, the M/V Inagua Spray.The Inagua Spray, a 246.5-foot roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, is capable of shipping 18 40-foot containers and tw

Back to school with help from Sun Oil

THE second annual ‘back to school’ drive hosted by Sun Oil Ltd, a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings Ltd, brought great excitement to the Abaco community. Students and their families enjoyed a day filled with entertainment, food, school supply giveaways,

Business chief insists Abaco security must be restored before commerce can restart

Security is a primary concern for restarting commerce in Abaco and bringing in international cargo, the island’s Chamber of Commerce President Ken Hutton warned yesterday.Hutton told Tribune Business: “Inadequate security is a very big factor in us g

Abaco Club owners team with Cat Island developer for deal

PRIME Minister Perry Christie revealed yesterday that the sale of the Abaco Club at Winding Bay was expected to close this summer upon completion of a new Heads of Agreement (HOA) with the buyer.

Abaco residents seek more relaxation of restrictions

DAYS after Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis eased some COVID-19 restrictions for Abaco, North and Central Abaco administrator Terrece Bootle-Laing said while most residents welcome the move, some want additional measures to be relaxed.

$580m developer urged to reassess cost projections

Environmental activists yesterday urged the developer behind the proposed $580m south Abaco resort project to "re-evaluate his costs" due to labour and material price spikes cause by Hurricane Dorian.

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