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Tropical Storm Warning in effect for northwestern Bahamas

The latest from The Bahamas Department of Meteorology on the weather system in the Gulf of Mexico:

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Abaco camp marks 50th year

The Abaco Youth Camp at Assemblies of God in the Bahamas including the Turks and Caicos, also known as Camp Abaco, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year as the country celebrates its 50th year of independence.

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'LEAP' takes fight against diabetes-related amputations to the Family Islands

Foot and Ankle International is expanding its LEAP programme to the Family Islands, with the first partnership being established in Abaco. LEAP (Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention) was devised by former Cabinet minister podiatrist Dr Daniel Johnso

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Domes handed over in Abaco

THE first temporary domes were handed over to families in Abaco yesterday as part of recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian.

Govt urged: 'Secure' Marsh Harbour port

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce president has urged the government to “secure” the island’s major shipping port so that commerce can again flow freely and boost post-Dorian recovery. Ken Hutton, pictured , told Tribune Business that while the November

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Five arrests over drugs in separate incidents

DRUG arrests were made in Grand Bahama and Abaco in separate incidents this week that resulted in the arrests of five men.

100 Abaconians attend $39m port's job fair

More than 100 Abaconians attended China Harbour Engineering Company’s (CHEC) Tuesday job fair that sought recruits to work on the construction of North Abaco’s $39 million port.

No suspects in custody over missing $500,000

POLICE do not have any suspects in custody in connection with the $500,000, which was reported missing from the Customs office in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, according to head of the Central Detective Unit Superintendent Paul Rolle.

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BPL Abaco restoration ‘advanced’

BAHAMAS Power and Light Company is at the advanced stage of their restoration efforts in Abaco post Hurricane Dorian, according to chief operating officer Ian Pratt.

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Abaconian Branden Sands victorious in Optimist Nationals

HAILING from the tiny settlement of Cherokee Sound, Abaco, Branden Sands and his younger sister Rachel showed their more experienced big city rivals from Nassau just how to do it. 

Poultry farmer’s eight year land wait persists

AN ABACO poultry farmer was yesterday still waiting for the Government to give him ownership of his property despite the transaction being verbally approved by the Prime Minister.

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FNM warns Christie to serve all Bahamians

FNM acting chairman Darron Cash said someone needs to remind Prime Minister Perry Christie that he is the leader of all Bahamians, not just supporters of his party.

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Man who lost to Ingraham hopes there won't be a new contest

POLITICAL newcomer Renardo Curry, the PLP's candidate for North Abaco, credited the message of "people first, party second", for his close race with outgoing Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.

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Water and Sewerage reveals additional plans for Abaco

WATER and Sewage Corporation, having restored water supply in twelve Abaco settlements, have revealed additional restoration plans for the island.

Abaco's Holy Saviour Anglican Church gets a makeover

The excitement surrounding the recent rededication of the Holy Saviour Anglican Church in Blackwood, Abaco will linger in the hearts and minds of the island’s inhabitants for a long time.Father Chester Burton, Anglican church rector, said the service

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Two die in Abaco crash horror

TWO men are dead and two others are in the hospital following a horrific two-car collision that occurred in Abaco early Monday morning.

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Most shanty town residents in Abaco own their homes

AN “overwhelming majority” of shanty town residents in Abaco said they own the unregulated dwelling they occupy, according to the preliminary analysis report by the Shantytown Action Task Force.

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Families identify 21 Abaco dead

On the day that another Haitian body washed up on shore - a female - the League of Haitian Pastors reported that they have been in contact with family members for at least 21 of the now 31 migrants who died when their sloop shipwrecked near Abaco cays over the weekend.

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Tree of nature

SOLOMONS Fresh Market’s mission to support healthy living has not changed over the five years it has been in existence.

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Demolition continuing at Abaco ‘Gaza’ Shanty town

MORE than 60 structures have been demolished at the Gaza shanty town in Abaco so far - with more expected to be destroyed, according to the Ministry of Works.