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Pain and sadness on Dorian anniversary

THE anniversary of Hurricane Dorian still conjures pain and sadness for many people in Abaco and Grand Bahama.

Abaco Chamber pressing for abandoned building tear down

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president yesterday warned that the business advocacy group will press the Government to tear down Dorian-devastated properties unless their owners demolish or renovate them first.

FNM voices alarm over unregulated communities

THE Free National Movement has urged government to act on the “out of control construction” of a number of unregulated communities throughout the country.

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‘All our islands are vulnerable’

WHILE addressing an Abaco Weather Symposium on Friday, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said all Bahamian islands are “vulnerable” to climate change and weather threats, especially hurricanes.

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Curry: voters will choose the right man

NORTH Abaco PLP hopeful Renardo Curry said constituents would decide ‘the right man’ in the upcoming by-election.

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PM pledges to improve Family Island economies

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said despite the global recession the government is looking into various developments to strengthen Family Island economies – which is “key to the future” of the Bahamas.

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NEMA chief voices concern after government trip to Abaco

A GOVERNMENT trip to assess the impact of Hurricane Sandy on Abaco has revealed some “serious health issues.”

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AG considering fine over sunken ship off Abaco

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his office is considering fining the owners of a ship that sank off Abaco late last year and has yet to be removed.

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Christie: PLP candidate will beat Ingraham

THE PLP's candidate for North Abaco will beat Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, opposition leader Perry Christie predicted yesterday. Speaking at a mass rally in Abaco last night, Mr Christie told the crowd the is

BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and

BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and

BTC INVESTING $750K IN FOUR STORE UPGRADES

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has invested $100,000 to renovate its store in Treasure Cay, Abaco, as part of the continued effort to redefine its retail footprint. The new location is one of four stores set to open between March 22 and

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Dock contract signed

THE contract signing for the construction of a concrete dock to replace the wooden dock in Cooper's Town was greeted with applause by residents of this North Abaco community. The government signed a $460,100 contract on Friday with Calvin E Parker Constru

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Haitian woman fined $300 for illegal landing

A HAITIAN woman who admitted travelling to the Bahamas on a wooden sloop was fined $300 on Friday.

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Students in New Providence, Abaco, Eleuthera and Exuma to continue virtual studying

WHILE all government schools will reopen for instruction on Monday January 4, students on four islands including New Providence will not report to school yet for face-to-face instruction.

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Farewell to Gardener Jack

John “Jack” Hardy, known to gardening aficionados as “Gardener Jack”, passed away on December 27 at 5:18am at the Princess Margaret Hospital after he lost his fight with cancer.Jack had been a Tribune columnist for 31 years delighting readers with hi

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Two rescued pooches become BBB mascots

Two dogs rescued after Hurricane Dorian have become mascots of the Bahamian Brewery & Beverage (BBB) Company as it undergoes its own recovery effort.

US diver bitten by reef shark

A MASSACHUSETTS woman, who was airlifted to Florida after a shark attack in Abaco over the weekend, is reportedly recovering in hospital after successful surgery to save her fingers.

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Ministry rejects 'irresponsible' story about death of marine

THE Ministry of Health has refuted a “misleading” story circulating on social media about the “unfortunate” death of a Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine. The ministry said the the marine in question died of cardiac arrest after he went to the Marsh

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PM pinning hopes on UN pledge conference

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis hopes an upcoming United Nations pledging conference will attract donations that address the housing, environment, education, health, infrastructure and economic needs of Grand Bahama and Abaco following Hurricane Dori