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Abaco, Bahamas 

Bahamas Relaxes COVID-19-Related Entry Requirements

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments Tourism

Effective 19 June 2022, visitors to the Bahamas will no longer need to obtain a Bahamas Travel Health Visa, and fully vaccinated travellers won’t need to submit COVID-19 test results.

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Cherokee Sound 

Cherokee Fire and Rescue Fundraiser This Saturday

April 12, 2022April 11, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments

Cherokee Fire & Rescue is holding a fundraiser on April 16 to raise funds toward a new fire station and tanker truck. Please join in, or contribute if you can.

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Abaco, Bahamas Artists People 

Call for Photographs of Alton Lowe Paintings

April 4, 2022April 3, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments Alton Lowe, Mat Matlack, Sea Turtle Creative

Do you have an original Alton Lowe painting or know someone who does? Photographs of these pieces are needed for a digital Alton Lowe gallery.

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Photo by Linda Waller of Water Mission station on Green Turtle Cay
Abaco, Bahamas Hurricane Dorian 

Honouring Water Mission on World Water Day

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments

Today, on World Water Day, we recognize Water Mission, for all they’ve done for Bahamians in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

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Abaco, Bahamas Cuisine Recipes 

From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Bahamian Stewed Chicken

March 21, 2022April 11, 2022 AbacoSun 1 Comment Bahamian Stewed Chicken

Served with johnny cake, dough boys or thick slices of crusty bread, Bahamian stewed chicken is the ultimate comfort food.

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Elbow Cay/Hope Town History 

Remembering the SS Athelqueen

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 AbacoSun 4 Comments History

Atop Hope Town’s cholera graveyard hill, overlooking the Elbow Reef, is a monument dedicated to crew members of the SS Athelqueen. This is their story.

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Abaco, Bahamas Hurricane Dorian 

Important Change to Bahamian SERZ Provisions

March 15, 2022March 14, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments

Anyone wanting to take advantage of Bahamian SERZ duty and VAT concessions after March 31, 2022 must complete and submit a new Consolidated Tax Relief Form prior to end of this month. Here’s what you need to know.

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Abaco, Bahamas Covid-19 

Some Bahamian COVID-19 Travel Protocols Relaxed

March 10, 2022March 9, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments

With COVID-19 case numbers in the country continuing to decline, some Bahamian COVID-19 travel protocols have been relaxed.

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Abaco, Bahamas Covid-19 

Changes to Bahamian COVID-19 Protocols for Travellers

February 28, 2022February 27, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments

Effective 20 February 2022, several changes have been made to Bahamian COVID-19 travel protocols. Here’s what you need to know.

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Abaco, Bahamas Tourism 

Canada Removes PCR-Test Requirement for Fully Vaxxed Travellers

February 23, 2022February 22, 2022 AbacoSun 0 Comments Tourism

Good news for Canadian travellers! As of February 28, fully vaccinated Canadians will no longer require a PCR test to return home.

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Emergency Contact Information (Updated 6/1/2021)

October 28, 2020June 15, 2022 AbacoSun
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Hurricane Dorian 

How You Can Help Abaconians Affected by Hurricane Dorian (Updated August 2021)

September 1, 2019May 13, 2022 AbacoSun 8
Remembering Those Lost to Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian In Memoriam 

Remembering Those Lost to Hurricane Dorian

May 25, 2020August 28, 2021 AbacoSun 8
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A Visitor’s Guide to Abaco (Updated Summer 2022)

January 23, 2020June 23, 2022 AbacoSun
Bahamas COVID-19 Travel Protocols (Updated June 16, 2022)
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Bahamas COVID-19 Travel Protocols (Updated June 16, 2022)

March 3, 2021June 16, 2022 AbacoSun 19
Abaco in the News (Updated January 2022)
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Abaco in the News (Updated January 2022)

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Abaco Business Directory (Updated May 2022)

November 24, 2019May 13, 2022 AbacoSun 3

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Abaco HistoryView All

Green Turtle Cay’s Historic Cemetery
Genealogy Green Turtle Cay History 

Green Turtle Cay’s Historic Cemetery

October 28, 2013July 25, 2020 AbacoSun 6
Faces in Need of Names
Genealogy Green Turtle Cay History 

Faces in Need of Names

September 19, 2013July 25, 2020 AbacoSun 11
We’re Getting There…
Genealogy Green Turtle Cay History 

We’re Getting There…

October 1, 2013July 25, 2020 AbacoSun 2
Do You Recognize These Folks?
Green Turtle Cay History 

Do You Recognize These Folks?

April 2, 2014July 25, 2020 AbacoSun 4

Bahamian CuisineView All

From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Bahamian Stewed Conch & Dough Boys
Cuisine Recipes 

From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Bahamian Stewed Conch & Dough Boys

April 11, 2016March 18, 2022 AbacoSun 7
From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Banana Pudding
Cuisine History Recipes 

From My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Banana Pudding

October 21, 2013August 19, 2020 AbacoSun 19
Sheep Tongue Souse
Cuisine Recipes 

Sheep Tongue Souse

May 20, 2019August 25, 2020 AbacoSun 6
Perfect for a Winter Day: Bahamian Conch Chowder
Cuisine Recipes 

Perfect for a Winter Day: Bahamian Conch Chowder

February 16, 2015August 19, 2020 AbacoSun 3

Abaco Genealogy View All

Bahamas DNA Project Update: DNA Test Kits on Sale
Genealogy 

Bahamas DNA Project Update: DNA Test Kits on Sale

November 25, 2013July 25, 2020 AbacoSun 2
Too Soon to Say Goodbye
Genealogy Greater Marsh Harbour In Memoriam People 

Too Soon to Say Goodbye

February 10, 2015July 30, 2020 AbacoSun 7
Searching for Olaus Johansen
Genealogy History 

Searching for Olaus Johansen

March 5, 2015July 30, 2020 AbacoSun 0
Wherefore Art Thou, Lilla?
Genealogy Green Turtle Cay History 

Wherefore Art Thou, Lilla?

February 27, 2015July 30, 2020 AbacoSun 4

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