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FNM will win vote in Abaco

I strongly believe the FNM will win and regain the North Abaco seat in the upcoming by-election because North Abaco voted FNM for five consecutive general elections and the FNM has simply been the best for the entire island of Abaco.

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Top golfers move on to Great Abaco Classic event

FOLLOWING a magnificent showcase of high-level golf skills at last week’s PGA Korn Ferry Tour/Great Exuma Classic, top golfers moved on to the Korn Ferry Tour/Great Abaco Classic in Great Abaco, where they will continue the battle for 30 PGA TOUR cards and $28 million prize in money.

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Abaco ‘brimming with opportunities’ for businesses as island sees revival

FOUR years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, Abaco is emerging as a thriving hub of economic activity, with businesses now being encouraged to capitalise on this opportunity by investing in the island and providing key services as it undergoes a remarkable revival.

Halkitis to lead Abaco Outlook speaker roster

A Cabinet minister will deliver the main address to this year’s Abaco Business Outlook conference, which will be held on September 24 at the Great Abaco Beach Resor.

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Concerned residents of Abaco are calling on the developers of Bakers Bay and the Discovery Land Company to recommence t

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems

Abaco residents demand monitoring of reef systems BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Concerned residents of Abaco are calling on the developers of Bakers Bay and the Discovery Land Company to recommence t

Outrage at Abaco tourism omission

A furious South Abaco tourism business is blasting the Ministry of Tourism for “scrubbing” the island’s portal from its website, arguing that this threatens “to tear us down even further” post-Dorian.

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Abaco ‘seeing rebound’ in boating

ABACO is seeing a rebound of yachting and boating, and a strong demand for investment, said Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper.

Niche markets, service to take Abaco to 'next level'

Abaco breached the 300,000 visitor mark for the first time in its history during 2017, ranking only behind Nassau for the number of tourists attracted to The Bahamas.Michael Pintard, pictured, minister of agriculture and marine resources, told the 15

Abaco Business Outlook plans unveiled

THE ninth annual Abaco Business Outlook (ABO)conference is scheduled to be held on September 26 at the New Vision Ministries Centre in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

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Power restored for 4,000 in Abaco

MORE than a year after Hurricane Dorian hit, Bahamas Power and Light has restored electricity connections to over 4,000 residential customers in Abaco.

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Bahamas Darts Federation hosts Gold Cup

ABACO, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera and New Providence provided plenty of excitment as the islands competed for the Bahamas Darts Federation Gold Cup championship.

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Commissioner: We’ve stepped up our game in Abaco

POLICE COMMISSIONER Paul Rolle insisted yesterday that overall crime remains down in Abaco, adding police officers “have stepped up their game” to address crime concerns in the community.

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4,000 approved for funding from DRA

NEARLY 4,000 approved homeowners on Grand Bahama and Abaco have been assessed and funded through the Disaster Reconstruction Authority’s Small Home Repair Programme.

43rd Regatta Time in the Abacos all set

THE 43rd Regatta Time in The Abacos (RTIA) is fast approaching and excitement is steadily building for the week-long event June 24 to July 3. The event, which begins in South Abaco and ends in North Abaco, gives visitors a chance to experience diffe

Foreign minister to lead Abaco summit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs will deliver the keynote address at the 16th annual Abaco Business Outlook conference, which will be held on September 5 in Marsh Harbour.Darren Henfield, also the north Abaco MP, will lead the speaker line-up at the A

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FNM call Abaco cabinet meeting 'utter waste of time and money'

THE Free National Movement has branded Prime Minister Perry Christie’s decision to hold a cabinet meeting today in North Abaco as a “utter waste of time and money”.

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PM defends Abaco meeting

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday defended his decision to hold a Cabinet meeting in North Abaco ahead of the impending bye-election, saying he did it for the benefit of that community.

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Final preparations for Abaco Love Rush Junkanoo Weekend

The All Abaco Junkanoo Committee is busily making final preparations for the Abaco Love Rush Junkanoo Weekend.

Minister 'apologises' for Abaco omission

The tourism minister yesterday apologised for his ministry’s decision to remove the Abacos from its marketing platforms, and vowed to switch to more “specific” messaging about the islands. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism and aviation, conced

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