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‘No oil spill from ship’ says Abaco MP

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder denied claims of an oil spill on the south coast of the island, describing it as “erroneous”.

New Year expectations

Coming out of the COVID- 19 pandemic, sports took off and many of the sporting bodies were thrilled to be back in action. And as they transition to the new year, there are even more exciting expectations for the new year.

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Fears over slow response to ship sinking

THE Onega Traveller ship leaking oil off the coast of South Abaco is a threat to fishing grounds as clean-up crews do not have all of the equipment necessary to contain it, an Abaco business leader has warned.

Contractor: I’m not to blame over Treasure Cay sewerage

A CONTRACTOR for the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has said he is not the one to blame for problems residents of Treasure Cay are experiencing with their sewerage system.

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Onego Traveller: Clean up crews to assist with oil remediation efforts – (updated with video)

CLEAN up crews have been deployed to Abaco to assist with oil remediation efforts after a cargo ship that was carrying heavy fuel onboard sank in waters in the southern part of the island.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: Finding our roots, literally

THE very word farming conjures up physical images. Words like honest labour, grit, sweat on the brow, God’s green earth. Its words are prayer-like -- praying for good weather and absence of insects that eat what you are growing before you can harvest it.

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‘No interruption’ to New Year Junkanoo broadcast

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg is satisfied that after a meeting with stakeholders, both Cable Bahamas and ZNS will broadcast the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade without interruption.

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UPDATED: Ministry gives update on MV Onego Traveller

The Ministry of Transport and Housing has issued an update on MV Onego Traveller:

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PROVIDENCE STORM BASKETBALL HOLIDAY CLASSIC: Championship Day

The Providence Storm Basketball Club’s 2022 Holiday Classic will come down to one final day of competition today when the champions will be decided in the senior boys and girls and junior girls divisions at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.

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The top sports stories of the year 2022

“LET’S play ball” was the familiar call of the umpire as the Bahamas Baseball Association finally got to play its first official game in the newly and long-awaited constructed Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.

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MV Onego Traveller in distress

The Ministry of Transport & Housing is advising the public that MV Onego Traveller is in distress around Hole in the Wall, South Abaco.

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Cable Bahamas accuses broadcasting corporation of breaching terms

CABLE Bahamas Ltd has accused the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas of breaching the terms of its broadcasting conditions for the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.

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Providence Storm Basketball Holiday Classic heats up

ALTHOUGH they are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, the Agape Academy Eagles are eager about the full return of sporting activities whether on the island of Abaco or here in the capital.

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Kovats 'not selling' despite $3bn lawsuit dispute

A developer suing the Bahamas government for $3bn is moving forward with other projects despite the volatility surrounding his interests.

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Cameron Riley qualifies for Great Abaco Classic

IN his second appearance on the Bahamas Professional Golf Association fresh from his initial season on the professional circuit, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley emerged as the champion of the Korn Kerry qualifier for the Great Abaco Classic.

Man hunted after high-speed chase

A MAN is being hunted by police after a high-speed chase after he fired a gun towards a security guard and damaged a business establishment in the Marathon Road area on Friday.

Police investigating armed robbery in Freeport

Grand Bahama Police are investigating an armed robbery in the Freeport area that has resulted in a male victim being stabbed and robbed of cash.

Investor seeking $2.7bn in South Ocean dispute

A controversial Austrian investor is pledging to seek an extraordinary $2.7bn in damages if his attempted acquisition of New Providence’s 384-acre South Ocean resort is ultimately thwarted.

‘I want Schooner Bay progress’, says ex-PM

An ex-prime minister yesterday asserted he wants to see “progress and development” at an Abaco community once held up as sustainable development model following its baffling break with a former management partner.

Warning over severe weather

SEVERE weather is expected in the northwest Bahamas tomorrow due to a passing low-pressure system.