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Abaco councilllor says destruction is 'heartbreaking'
ABACO’s Chief Councillor today labelled as “heartbreaking” the destruction of acres of wetlands, slashed by heavy equipment on a site being developed under expansion plans by a resort known as Treasure Sands despite a cease and desist order by government.
NFL team owner's son latest victim of Abaco boat theft ring
NORTH Abaco MP Renardo Curry yesterday said he fears the destruction of his constituency’s tourism market as a boat theft ring continues to thrive “at an all time high” on the island.
Call for increase in Parliament seats for Family Islands
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Chairman George Smith yesterday suggested that the Boundaries Commission could move to establish at least three new seats in the Family Islands ahead of the next general election.
Govt aware of shanty buildings
THE government has reported it is aware of concerns of a new shanty town in Murphy Town, Abaco.
Treasure Cay to host fitness weekend
THE Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort will host The 2012 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend starting Friday. The three-day event has something for everyone and has already attracted participants from Nassau, Freeport, Abaco, and Florida. The f
Treasure Cay to host fitness weekend
THE Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort will host The 2012 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend starting Friday. The three-day event has something for everyone and has already attracted participants from Nassau, Freeport, Abaco, and Florida. The f
MP working to ‘mitigate’ Abaco water billing woe
An Abaco MP yesterday said he is working with the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) to alleviate consumer woes caused by back billing and mass disconnections.
Building suppliers awaiting 'major pick-up' in demand
Nassau-based building supplies and hardware retailers yesterday said they expect “a significant pick-up” in demand within the next few weeks to assist post-Hurricane Dorian rebuilding.Raymond Collins, of Tops Lumber and Plumbing, told Tribune Busines
Business couple: 'We're not giving up on Abaco'
Two business partners have promised they are “not giving up on Abaco” after their company was one of the few left standing by Hurricane Dorian. Daphne de Gregory and her husband, Nick Miaoulis, both spent five hours holding their own against the cat
Hunt for two armed robbers on Abaco
POLICE in Abaco have launched an island-wide manhunt for two suspects behind an armed robbery that left a man injured early Thursday morning.
Abaco resort set to re-open with 'splash'
A boutique Abaco resort is planning for a full November 16 re-opening that will be followed by a “splash” for New Year as it bids to make a quick rebound from Hurricane Dorian’s devastation.Tom Hazel, the Abaco Inn’s general manager, told Tribune Bus
Abaco resort to host Christmas party
AN Abaco resort is hosting a Christmas party for the island’s residents today, to bring much needed cheer to the storm-torn community. Treasure Sands’ “Treasured Christmas” event is expected to host more than 300 Abaco children, who will receive fre
Sears: No way forward yet over shanty town demolition
NEWLY appointed Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says he has not as yet been advised on the way forward as it relates to shanty town demolition in the country.
Rotary Clubs donate $200,000 of supplies to help students
ROTARY Clubs donated over $200,000 worth of school supplies to the Ministry of Education on Monday to help students in Abaco as a part of the organisation’s ongoing Hurricane Dorian relief initiative.
BNT teams up with airport for environment work in Abaco
THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is partnering with Leonard Thompson International Airport (LTIA) to promote national parks and raise funds for nature conservation on Abaco. The island’s six national parks protect a range of ecosystems from the nort
Pilot used plane as a weapon against police to allow escape
A PILOT intentionally rammed his plane into a police vehicle to avoid capture as he attempted to smuggle a group of immigrants into Abaco on Sunday night.
Abaco purchases 'moving quickly'
The acquisition of Walker’s Cay is “moving relatively quickly”, a Cabinet minister said, with most of the terms thought to have been agreed by the seller and purchaser.
QC slams ‘abysmal consultation failure’
A QC yesterday slammed “the complete and abysmal failure” of seven government departments and agencies to consult local residents over the Abaco Club’s proposed marina project.
Abaco Chamber chief: ‘We’re in a scary time’
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday said The Bahamas and whole world are entering “a pretty scary time”, adding that the island was “just waiting for the other shoe to drop” when it came to further price hikes.
Abaco Chamber concern over illegal dwellings
NEARLY three years after Hurricane Dorian decimated Abaco and its surrounding cays, portions of the island continue to be challenged by the proliferation of illegal dwellings and unreliable utilities.