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American Eagle begins new jet service to Marsh Harbour
On November 14, American Eagle announced the discontinuation of its ATR prop-plane service to Marsh Harbour in exchange for its jet service on Nov.15. Approximately 25 passenger...
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Illegal Fires at the Central Abaco Landfill continue to cause problems
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14th Annual Box Cart Derby held on Elbow Cay
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Urban Renewal Team organizes Thanksgiving Luncheon for elderly
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Thirty four species of birds observed in the Stink Pond area
December 04, 2012
People to People reception draws large crowd
[caption id="attachment_2224" align="aligncenter" width="427"] Jim Pitocha doing the limbo at the Ministry of Tourism's People to People reception in Treasure Cay.[/caption] The Ministry of Tourism offered entertainment at its best during the Annual People to People Winter Residents Reception on Feb.27 at Coco Beach Bar in Treasure Cay. Someone did a fine job of spreading the word because there were at least 400 t...
Hope Town Heritage Day draws crowd into the past
[caption id="attachment_2221" align="aligncenter" width="483"] Some artists and vendors offer crafts at their booth during Hope Town's Heritage Day.[/caption] Despite overcast skies and intermittent, light rain hundreds of locals and visitors came out to enjoy the annual Hope Town Heritage Day. The museum’s president, Suzanne Bethel, welcomed the audience and said “If you are a descendent of Wyannie, the co...
Treasure Cay Yard Sale
One of the most anticipated events in the community of Treasure Cay came and left recently. But those in attendance were able to get a few goodies and treasures, too. The saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” was a reality for person at the Annual Yard Sale held in the old hotel parking lot. Items from clothing to furniture were on sale and so was food and drinks. Gates opened to the public a...
Central Abaco Red Cross Group to partner with Lovely Reckley
The Central Abaco Members Group of the Bahamas Red Cross Society held their monthly general meeting at the Dundas Town Church of God on Feb.23. Sarone Kennedy, group leader, outlined the fundamental principles that guide the Red Cross movement adding that one of the greatest unwritten principles is confidentiality. He also mentioned the need to maintain membership in the group. During the last meeting, two committ...
BASRA Abaco Awarded Top Caribbean Honour for Search & Rescue
The Abaco branch of Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association has been awarded the prestigious Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) Caribbean Search & Rescue Award for 2012. AFRAS membership includes the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the British Royal National Lifeboat Institution as well as many other marine rescue organizations worldwide. During the week of 6-10 November 2011, the Abaco’s experienced...
The Abaconian posted an article Elbow Cay Boxcart Derby says:
[...] Always upbeat, Tania Duncombe was once again chosen as the moderator for the event. As participants took their box carts for test runs down the hill, she gave each participant an introduction. The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation was acknowledged as a Breast Cancer organization and noted for its sponsorship of soccer practices on the cay. Funds raised will benefit the Abaco Swim Club, whose members were on hand, and the Hope Town swimming pool. READ MORE… [...]Rolling Harbour Abaco says:
Interesting news. A historic navigation landmark and ice-age geographical feature gone for good... For more on this story, the last (probably) photo before Sandy struck, the first (probably) published image (1803) and the history of Hole-in-the-Wall in maps since 1737, see http://rollingharbour.comTimothy Roberts says:
Hi Cindy, Minister Gray - who is now in charge of Local Government was here yesterday. One of the things he mentioned concerning the moving of administrators is that there were very few who were moved (or removed) because of politics. He further explained that the one's transferred due to politics came about because (using a specific instance) one administrator denied one party access to a park on which to conduct a rally. The administrator as a civil servant is not allowed to act with political favoritism. He noted that when you move one administrator it often causes the relocation of a number of others - in other words it's sort of like a domino effect. As for Mr. Benjamin Pinder he is no longer an administrator. My understanding, and I stand to be corrected, is that his contract was up and they chose to not renew it.