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Land registration still ‘stuck in 18th century’

The Bahamas’ land registration system remains “stuck in the 18th century, an Abaco realtor believes, while calling on this country to develop a proper Land Use Plan (LUP).

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Cloning to revive Abaco wild horses

ON April 4, the government approved a proposal to restore life to an extinct sub-breed of Spanish horses through cloning, according to a press release from the Wild Horses of Abaco Preservation Society (WHOA).The WHOA said government approval of the

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Abaco MP: Govt finalising plans to deal with dump

THE government is “finalising plans” to address recent burning of debris at dump sites in Abaco, said North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish. Mr Cornish expressed concern about the ongoing issues posed by the burning of debris at the Spring City Debris Management Dump Site and the Great Abaco Sanitary Landfill.

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Collision course on South Abaco project

The government is heading for a confrontation with environmental activists after the prime minister last night confirmed it has approved a controversial $580m project for South Abaco.Dr Hubert Minnis, in his televised national address, said the devel

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BTC to complete Abaco cell overhaul in mid-May

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is set to complete its wireless system overhaul on Abaco and the northern Bahamas by mid-May, giving customers improved cellular service, including faster speeds for downloads and browsing on smart phones.

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Minnis aims for historic partnership to restore Abaco and Grand Bahama

ABACO and Grand Bahama’s recovery post Hurricane Dorian will require one of the most ambitious and dynamic public-private partnership initiatives in Bahamian history, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday.

Abaco Club dock to take near 20% of Little Harbour

Environmentalists fear the Abaco Club’s proposed 44-slip dock is “disproportionately large”, and will undermine the existing tourism business for one of the island’s most self-sufficient communities.

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Ingraham warns over 'lavish' PLP promises

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the PLP is making “lavish” promises to gain votes in North Abaco.

Developer halts work to guard historic site

An Abaco-based activist group says the Treasure Sands developer has agreed to stop clearing land on property that may be the remains of Carleton, the first Loyalist settlement in Abaco.

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DEVELOPING: Police shoot man dead in Abaco

POLICE say they shot and killed a 35-year-old man in The Mudd community in Abaco last night.

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Abaco police seek man over thefts

ABACO Police are searching for a 26-year-old Exuma man for questioning into housebreaking, shopbreaking and sacrilege.

Home construction to start in Central Pines

WITHIN the next few days, the Disaster Reconstruction Authority will start construction of five homes in Central Pines, Abaco, one of the island’s popular housing subdivisions.

Abaco Dump continues to burn as residents’ concerns not addressed

SOME Abaco residents believe the government’s failure to address issues involving the burning of debris at Abaco dump sites has subjected people to health problems.

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Book puts spotlight on bird life of Abaco

THE bird life of Abaco is the focus of a new book that has been published.

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Abaco Chamber eyes 'amazing opportunity' via Project Resurrect

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday hailed “an amazing opportunity to rebuild the entire island” following the “overwhelming” response to its Project Resurrect initiative. Speaking after the project’s Friday’s unveiling, Ken Hutton s

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DNA leader congratulates PLP on victory

DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday congratulated the governing party on its victory in the North Abaco by-election.

Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend on Treasure Cay

Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend on Treasure Cay By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net WITH the increasing popularity of road races and triathlons on the Bahamian calendar, Abaco island is all set to play host to the inaugural G

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Insurance payouts for Abacos could be $600m

COMPLETE restoration in Abaco will take a “massive” effort, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has said, adding insurance payouts in the hurricane devastated islands could be between $500m-$600m.While Mr Ingraham told reporters he did not know how

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Kirk Cornish issues clarification and apology for comments

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish has issued a clarification and apology regarding his recent comments:

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Exempt Abaco cays from COVID curbs, private sector urges

Abaco's Chamber of Commerce has urged the Prime Minister to exempt some of the island's major cays from the new restrictions due to the presence of tourists and minimal number of COVID-19 cases.