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Works officials to inspect Abaco infrastructure woe

A CABINET minister says Ministry of Works officials will visit Abaco tomorrow to inspect the island’s roads and other much-needed upgrades to public infrastructure.

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Cieon was ‘sweet and loving’, family member says

CIEON Davis often visited Latter Rain Way, one of his favourite spots in Abaco, to sit, talk and laugh with his friends, but he met his death there on Tuesday when a gunman shot him 13 times, leaving his dead body in the road and his family distraught.

EDITORIAL: Are we doing enough to reduce crime?

IN what is surely the deadliest start to any year, another two murders yesterday brought the total – at the time of writing – to 14 murders for the year. All in just 17 days.

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‘Only two sought help’ after shanty town tear down

AS structures continued to be demolished in the All Saints Way shanty town yesterday, Social Services Minister Myles Laroda said only two women visited his ministry seeking help.

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THREE MURDERS IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS: Father of one on bail for murder among those killed, Chief Supt makes appeal – ‘tomorrow it could be one of your own’

A FATHER of one on bail for murder was one of three men killed in separate incidents less than 24 hours apart, pushing the murder tally for the year to 14.

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Abaco man accused of raping a woman in Marsh Harbour last year remanded

A 29-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after he allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman in Abaco last March.

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Man dies after shooting in Abaco

Police are investigating a shooting in Dundas Town, Abaco on Tuesday night that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man.

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Abaco man’s death was by Fentanyl, say Police

A FENTANYL overdose killed a 23-year-old Abaco man in Grand Bahama earlier this year, the latest known death from the drug in The Bahamas.

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FACE TO FACE: Betty Morley – teaching and reaching the hearts of future generations

BEATRICE Elizabeth Morley, better known as Betty, has been teaching for most of her life. She has poured her heart into instilling education, good morals and a sense of self worth in thousands of children over decades, in The Bahamas, the USA, and in Africa.

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Shanty town demolition continues at All Saints Way

ABOUT 30 structures were demolished in the All Saints Way shanty town yesterday after the Ministry of Works resumed activities in the unregulated community two months after beginning exercises there.

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Golfer Devaughn Robinson eliminated

AFTER two rounds of play in the Korn Ferry Tour in the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resorts in Exuma, Bahamian exempt professional golfer Devaughn Robinson was eliminated from the final two days of competition.

Abaco Chamber chief’s ‘burning’ landfill worries

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce president yesterday voiced concern over potential environmental damage from a landfill said to be “burning out of control”.

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INSIGHT: Davis distorting history – FNM contributed to country’s growth

THE address delivered by Prime Minister Philip Davis to the Lyford Cay Club on November 25, 2023, was disgraceful and filled with historical distortions. It is unsurprising that it was difficult for the media to obtain a copy of the speech from the Davis administration.

‘Raise the bar’ call on permanent residency

A Bahamian realtor has renewed his call to raise the threshold above which foreign home buyers can qualify for permanent residency to $1m as part of a strategy to “take the strain” off raising taxes.

Abaco jam maker laments lack of Out Island support

An Abaco jam and preservative maker needs $80,000 for a new machine to scale-up production and is lamenting the lack of support for Family Island businesses.

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US Embassy presents four vessels to Royal Bahamas Police Force

FOUR vessels have been presented to the Royal Bahamas Police Force by the US Embassy to help to protect The Bahamas, with the boats to be assigned to New Providence, Abaco, Bimini and Grand Bahama.

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Reloaded Baseball in high gear for 2024

Reloaded Baseball celebrated its first year in existence last year and after surpassing most of their goals they intend to knock it out the park with regards to development in 2024. Since day one, Reloaded Baseball has been committed to furthering the development of the youth within their programme while elevating their level of play to be on par with international standards.

Pride and progress for Abaco?

It doesn’t take a village; it takes a country.

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Man dies after being struck by two vehicles in North Andros

A man died after he was struck by two vehicles while crossing the street in North Andros on Monday, police said.

South Andros utilities branded 'a hot mess'

South Andros residents and business owners yesterday branded the area's utilities and physical infrastructure as a "hot mess" that is undermining commerce.