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By-election will be referendum on PM Christie and Hubert Minnis

Former Free National Movement (FNM) Leader and Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has made it abundantly clear to the press on the night of the elections that he will officially resign from the House of Assembly, after serving as member of Parliament for the Cooper's Town/North Abaco constituency for 35 years.

Go-ahead for 82% of Abaco small firm loans

Some 82 percent of $4.5m in loan and grant applications from Abaco entrepreneurs is in the pipeline for distribution, the Small Business Development Centre's (SBDC) executive director said yesterday.

Minister hails $300m South Abaco project as 'transformational'

The government “is very mindful of the environmental concerns” surrounding the just-approved $300m South Abaco project, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, hailing it as “transformational”. Dionisio D’Aguilar, pictured , minister of tourism and aviat

Power back in southern Abaco in three weeks

BAHAMAS Power and Light is anticipating electricity will be restored to the southern part of Abaco in three weeks, however it could be months before the rest of the island is reenergised. BPL acting director of operations Sterling Moss gave the estim

Domes unveiled to house 1,000 people in Abaco

THE family centre relief site in Abaco that will feature dome housing structures capable of withstanding 180mph to 200mph winds will accommodate 250 domes and about 1,000 people, according to co-chair of disaster and reconstruction committee, John-Mi

‘Abaco is in great need’

AN Abaco pastor says there is a great need for social assistance on the island as people struggle to feed themselves amid increased food costs due to inflation.

Marinas demand ‘stiffer penalties’ for boat thieves

Bahamian marina operators yesterday demanded “stiffer penalties” for boat thieves, their incoming association president telling Tribune Business the issue was giving the sector a “black eye”.

Guides head to London for centenary celebrations

FIFTEEN girl guides and ranger guides along with nine leaders from Nassau and Abaco are heading to London next week as the Bahamas Girl Guides Association continues to celebrate its centenary.

Sunken ship response is ‘like a band aid on top of cancer’

A LOCAL environmentalist said the government keeps putting “one Band- Aid on top of cancer” in its response to the sunken ship in South Abaco.

CORNISH CHARGED: Two accusations of rape for Abaco MP, death threats and assault also claimed

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish was charged yesterday with two counts of rape, as well as assault and threats of death - but there was little fuss or fanfare at the Magistrate’s Court.

CURRY ‘LIKELY’ TO CONTEST NORTH ABACO FOR PLP

PLP candidate Renardo Curry, who lost to former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham back in May, is likely to once again contest for the North Abaco seat in the up-coming by-election.

‘Anxious’ Abaco residents seek out shelter

SOME residents of temporary homes in Abaco sought shelter ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole’s arrival, with one woman saying she was “very afraid” and had an “anxiety level of 1,000”.

Construction of 100 homes in Abaco 'to start this month'

THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority said construction of 100 modular homes in Spring City, Abaco, is expected t0o begin this month.The units are intended to replace the 100 recreational vehicles (RVs) presently at the Government Complex and will ho

Abaco airport ready 'any day now' for international flights

Abaco’s airport could be ready to receive international flights “any day now”, a senior government official revealed yesterday, with US regulators having completed their inspection. Algernon Cargill, director of aviation, who is also the joint Doria

Bank staff threatened in Dorian's aftermath

Bank vaults were destroyed and employees threatened by persons desperate to access cash in Hurricane Dorian’s immediate aftermath, the Clearing Banks Association chair revealed yesterday. LaSonya Missick, who is also Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) Bah

Govt unsure if it will carry on with Abaco domes plan

MYLES Laroda, State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, who has responsibility for disaster management, said the government has not decided if it will continue with the temporary dome housing project in Abaco.

Abaco: 'Lockdown last thing we need'

Abaco was yesterday “holding its breath” over COVID-19’s arrival, with the island’s Chamber of Commerce president warning: “The last thing we need right now is a lockdown.” Ken Hutton told Tribune Business that any new shutdown to halt the virus’ sp

Two held for causing harm

ABACO Police have two men in custody after arresting them for causing harm and possession of drugs.

Dead man found in water at Scotland Cay, Abaco

POLICE in Abaco are investigating the death of a man found floating in waters on Scotland Cay on Wednesday afternoon.

73 Haitian migrants detained

A GROUP of undocumented Haitian migrants were picked up by Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers near Hope Town, Abaco.

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