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Immigration to hold meeting to plan checks in Abaco

THE Department of Immigration will host a multi-agency planning meeting ahead of intensive immigration checks set for Abaco.

BUT president says Abaco school ‘needs special attention’

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said a “band-aid” approach will not settle the “myriad” of problems at Patrick J Bethel High School, saying the union is very concerned about the ongoing school violence.

WSC worker killed as water tank collapses

A 42-year-old Water and Sewerage Corporation employee died during a freak accident in Sweeting’s Cay over the weekend.

Electricity bill doubling ‘holds back everything’

An Abaco poultry farm says high electricity costs are “holding back everything” after its light bill doubled to $14,000 over the summer.

Work on Abaco shelter to start this month

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials revealed yesterday that major construction on the Abaco community centre and hurricane shelter will begin this month, lasting throughout 2023.

Mortgage Corp cuts Nassau loans delinquencies to 30%

THE Bahamas Mortgage Corporation has slashed Nassau loan delinquencies by 20 percentage points, its chair disclosed yesterday, adding that too many borrowers believe they can escape paying because it is government owned.

Poultry producer gains $40k solar finance help

An Abaco poultry producer yesterday disclosed it has received a $40,000 “small climate grant” to finance the installation of solar energy at its farm.

SERZ purchases 'only intended to benefit Grand Bahama and Abaco'

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said that supplies purchased under Special Economic Recovery Zone Order (SERZ) are only intended to benefit the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco that were affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Last-minute scramble for BCP

WHILE the upcoming by-election will see three candidates contesting the North Abaco seat, the road to nomination was a bit bumpy for one of them.

Gomez looks for job after defeat

DEFEATED Free National Movement candidate Greg Gomez intends to move on with his life with his first order of business being to find employment to take care of his family.

Poultry producer's 40% sales decline the 'worst in years'

AN Abaco-based poultry producer said yesterday that August could be its “worst month in years” with sales down 40 percent compared to July’s figures.Lance Pinder, Abaco Big Bird Poultry Farm’s operations manager, told Tribune Business that while Augu

Plans to liberalise investment to help encourage rebuilding

THE government plans on liberalising investment in storm-affected areas in order to facilitate the rebuilding efforts post Hurricane Dorian.

Wilson: Change exam timetable

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson said the Ministry of Education’s decision not to reschedule BJC exams in the wake of Hurricane Dorian will likely have a negative impact on the results.

All major roads on Abaco have been cleared

IRAM Lewis, the new minister of state for disaster preparedness, said to date all major and arterial roads on the island of Abaco have been cleared.Speaking to reporters at a National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) press conference yesterday, Mr

Smithsonian to help recover damaged artefacts

THE Bahamas has linked up with the Smithsonian Institute to rescue and recover items of cultural importance on Abaco and Grand Bahama after Hurricane Dorian.

EDITORIAL: Abaco residents being left behind

A LACK of action by the government, no law on the streets, rampant theft and a future filled with nothing but uncertainty.

CIBC: No jobs losses fromnorth Abaco consolidation

CIBC First Caribbean (Bahamas) managing director says no jobs were lost from the consolidation of its three north Abaco branches, with the bank hoping to increase its “alternate footprint”.Marie Rodland-Allen, in an e-mailed response to Tribune Busi

Law firm enjoys 10th anniversary

ONE of Abaco’s oldest law firms is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by giving back to the community in a major way.

OFFICIAL RESULTS: BAHAMAS SWIMMING FEDERATION FINAL CARIFTA TRIALS

A LOOK at the results of the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s final CARIFTA trials at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex over the weekend:

Abaco frustration over growing shanty towns

CONCERNED Abaco residents who have repeatedly voiced frustrations about the growing shanty towns on the island want the government to “put their money where their mouth is” when it comes to dealing with the unregulated communities.

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