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Abaco’s airlift capacity up 9%

Abaco has attracted 47,000 stopover visitors year-to-date, a Ministry of Tourism official says, with the island’s airlift capacity for international arrivals increasing for the third straight year.

$40M DEAL WITH CHINA FOR ABACO PROJECTS

By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net THE Government yesterday signed a framework agreement with China worth $40 million to complete two major projects in Abaco. Foreign Affairs Minister Brent Symonette said the loan will stand at an interest rate o

Abaco marketing campaign to get extra support

MINISTER of Tourism and Aviation Dionsio D’Aguilar said yesterday officials will be revisiting their marketing campaign to include new updates about ongoing developments in Abaco following Dorian to help facilitate more visitors to the island. This

Captain earns certification

CRUISE Abaco has announced that Captain Raymond Lowe successfully completed the American Sailing Association’s instructor certification programme.

Demand concern for key Abaco air link

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president has voiced concern over whether there will be sufficient demand to sustain American Airlines’ return to the island which starts today. Ken Hutton told Tribune Business that the resumption of the carrier’s in

Dr Sands: Plans to repair health care facilities in Abaco

WITH full remediation of the Rand Memorial Hospital expected to be completed by next year, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said the government has already made plans to repair health care facilities in Abaco, which also suffered significant damage during Hurricane Dorian.

'Man in the Boat' sculling event

TREASURE CAY, Abaco — Bahamian Brewery and Sands beer held their ‘Man in the Boat’ sculling races for Abaco in Treasure Cay over the weekend. Bahamians from all islands came to Abaco to participate in the event, according to a press release.

Bringing triathlons and road races back to Abaco

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net WITH the increasing popularity of triathlons and road races on the local racing calendar, Abaco island is next to play host in March. The inaugural Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend (GAFFW) 20

Abaco stopovers 22% behind peak

Abaco’s 87,000 stopover visitors in 2012 were down 22 per cent from their pre-recession high, a senior tourism official yesterday revealing that negotiations were being held with a major US carrier to provide jet service beyond Miami and help fuel a turnaround.

Bahama Parrot population shows recovery

THE endangered Bahama Parrot population continues to recover on the two Family Islands where they still live, thanks to national park protection and predator control co-ordinated by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT).

RBC starts building new Abaco branch

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) says it has begun construction on a digitally-enabled branch that will serve Marsh Harbour and the Abacos once it opens in February 2021.

Science alliance conference to be hosted in Abaco

FRIENDS of the Environment are hosting the 6th biennial Abaco Science Alliance Conference from January 16 to 18 at New Vision Ministries in Marsh Harbour.

Abaco poultry supplier in 30% May production goal

An Abaco-based poultry supplier believes it can hit 30 percent of pre-Dorian production levels by this May with plans to exclusively target its most lucrative market. Lance Pinder, operations manager at Abaco Big Bird Poultry Farm, told Tribune Busi

‘Real concern’ about $800m project’s environment impact

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president says there is a “real area of concern” about the potential environmental impact from an $800m mixed-use resort project targeted at South Abaco.

Abaco to get VAT relief immediately

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has announced the drafting of an order to immediately make Abaco a value added tax-free zone.The order, when enforced, would override government’s previously announced start date of December 1.However, the change will

BPL asks Arizona company for help in Abaco power crisis

BAHAMAS Power and Light has asked the Arizona-based company that produces the submersible pumps being utilised in its Abaco repairs for help with installation amid that island’s latest power crisis.

DPM to ease Customs tensions in Abaco

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday led a delegation to Abaco yesterday to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and the Customs Department to address issues regarding the Click2Clear system.Tribune Business reported earlier this month of how th

Bahamian realtor boosts Abaco agent presence

Bahamian realtor, Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty, has expanded its Abaco presence by adding a husband and wife team to its staff. Chris and Tara Claridge, the owners of Out Island Internet (OII), will now b

Abaco fears ‘boat theft capital’ rap

Abaco’s tourism industry is being undermined by the island’s growing reputation as “the boat theft capital of the Bahamas”, top private sector executives warned yesterday.

Realtor adds agent in the Abaco cays

Entrepreneur Sarah Sams has joined Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty as a sales agent in Elbow Cay and Lubber’s Quarters, Abaco.

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