
Recent news articles about Abaco, Bahamas, from a variety of local and international news sources.
2022
September 2022
Contracts signed to repair Dorian-damaged Abaco clinics, Eyewitness News, 6 September
Experts: 30% of Grand Bahama mangroves damaged by Dorian, 20% in Abaco, Eyewitness News, 6 September
Olympian Shavez Hart shot dead in Abaco, The Tribune, 5 September
Abaco Community Centre Slated for Repairs, Eyewitness News, 5 September
Sporting community shocked by Shavez Hart death, The Tribune, 5 September
Bahamian track athlete shot and killed in club parking lot brawl, Eyewitness News, September 3
Tourism executives hope to generate significant leads at marketing missions, Eyewitness News, 3 September
Dorian: We haven’t done enough, The Tribune, 2 September
Non-profit group asks for donations, The Tribune, 2 September
Remembering Hurricane Dorian, ZNS, 2 September
PM to Abaco: ‘YOU DESERVE BETTER’, Eyewitness News, 2 September
DARK DAYS: Abaco pastor urges government to do the best it can to restore hurricane ravaged islands, Eyewitness News, 2 September
How the Bahamas continues to rebuild three years after Hurricane Dorian, Fox Weather, 2 September
Work on Abaco shelter to start this month, The Tribune, 1 September
Price gouge warning: Fear Abaco’s ‘loyal visitors’ lost, The Tribune, 1 September
‘Lost opportunity’ to plan Dorian revival, The Tribune, 1 September
Computer Creations rises from Abaco rubble, Eyewitness News, 1 September
Summer essay competition focuses on mangrove restoration, Eyewitness News, 1 September
Gov’t launches new Dorian home repair programme, Eyewitness News, 1 September
How a chef in The Bahamas empowers others, share.america.gov, 1 September
Horizon Yacht USA Hosts 2022 Owner Rendezvous, Southern Boating, 1 September
August 2022
More Relief For Hurricane Dorian Victims, ZNS, 31 August
Bahamas island saved from ‘a complete loss’, The Tribune, 31 August
Survivors tell of Dorian trauma, The Tribune, 31 August
Inaugural Abaco Tennis Back2School Jamboree ‘a great success’, The Tribune, 31 August
Bahamas to sell blue carbon credits, WPBF News, 30 August
Abaco Weather Symposium, ZNS Bahamas,
‘All our islands are vulnerable’, The Tribune, 29 August
PM: All Islands of The Bahamas are ‘very vulnerable’, Eyewitness News, 29 August
Developer’s Abaco project in ‘high eight-figure’ sales, The Tribune, 26 August
17-year-old who drowned ‘was good swimmer’, The Tribune, 26 August
Families Still Dealing with Dorian, The Tribune, 25 August
Abaconians Oppose Gov’t Dorian Anniversary Plans, Eyewitness News, 25 August
Boy drowns on Abaco beach, The Tribune, 25 August
Abaco Dome Homes Update, ZNS Bahamas, 25 August
Police probe Abaco Drowning Incident, ZNS Bahamas, 25 August
Treasure Cay owners ‘hate’ buyer’s new bid, The Tribune, 24 August
Contractors chief warns of 60 percent cost rise, The Tribune, 22 August
Cooper leads delegation to CARICOM Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II, Eyewitness News, 22 August
Disney Cruise Line hires Bahamian experts to lead environmental conservation efforts, Eyewitness News, 18 August
‘Progress made’ on affordable housing, The Tribune, 17 August
‘This is the front lines,’ Bahamas Prime Minister says as he opens climate change summit, The Spokesman Review (Spokane, Washington), 16 August
Bahamas urges global community to take climate change more seriously, Jamaica Observer, 16 August
Step one on path to clean energy, The Tribune, 15 August
Hope Town Inn & Marina, Southern Boating, 13 August
WE’RE SORRY: Press Secretary issues apology over Dorian memorial week controversy, Eyewitness News, 12 August
MAKING UP LOST TIME: Abaco Chamber firm on SERZ extension request, Eyewitness News, 11 August
Apology on wording of Dorian week event, The Tribune, 10 August
‘Dorian announcement may have been taken out of context’, The Tribune, 10 August
So should Abaco be paying VAT and duties or not, Prime Minister?, The Tribune 10 August
Angler Boats Two Black Grouper World Records In 3 Weeks, Sport Fishing, 10 August
Minister: Tragic that boy died from decompression, The Tribune, 9 August
Abaco’s Montage Cay Opens in 2023, ZNS News, 9 August
Dome families to receive cash help, The Tribune, 9 August
Tripartite to provide aquaponics training on Abaco, The Tribune, 8 August
My son didn’t have to die, The Tribune, 8 August
NOT SO FAST: Pintard says FNM hasn’t thrown full support behind Dorian memorial activities, Eyewitness News, 8 August
National memorial week for Dorian, The Tribune, 5 August
Disney Cruise Line hires Leslie Lopez as Human Resources Manager, Eyewitness News, 5 August
Abaco Post Hurricane Rebuilding Update, ZNS, 2 August
July 2022
Environmental disasters slam Latin America and Caribbean, report says, Washington Post, 30 July
Resilient Energy – How The Bahamas Can Be A Model, Clean Technica, 30 July
Fort Pierce group continues to fly supplies to Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, WPBF News (West Palm Beach, FL), 29 July
Where To Eat And Drink In The Abacos, Bahamas, Forbes, 29 July
Back to Chartering (and Better than Ever) with The Moorings, Cruising World, 28 July
Craw Fishing in Bahamas: Bahama Beach Club owner Craig Roberts offers a Giveaway at his Tropical Getaway, The Magazine Plus, 25 July
Thousands of baby chickens found dead on airport tarmac, CNN Newssource, 23 July
Man Uses Drone With a Thermal Camera to Find and Rescue Animals in Disaster Areas, Twisted Sifter, 23 July
Poultry producer in halt after 3,000 chick deaths, The Tribune, 22 July
Abaco resort sees business levels return close to 2019, Eyewitness News, 20 July
Hurricane Dorian survivors still rebuilding in the Bahamas 3 years after Category 5 storm hit, WPBF (West Palm Beach, FL), 20 July
Who Needs Vacation? This New $16 Million Private-Island Bahamas Oasis Wants to Be Your Permanent Home, Robb Report, 19 July
Man is killed by falling ramp at work, The Tribune, 18 July
Two arrested after gun find, The Tribune, 14 July
Marsh Harbour business robbed, The Tribune, 12 July
Government hopes to demolish domes in Spring City next month, The Daily Herald, 10 July
New report estimates COVID-19 impact on Bahamas at US$9.5 billion, Caribbean National Weekly, 10 July
Dorian Refugees to be Relocated, Eyewitness News, 8 July
FAMILIES OF HURRICANE DORIAN VICTIMS ONE STEP CLOSER TO CLOSURE, Eyewitness News, 7 July
STILL WAITING FOR CLOSURE: Dorian families despair at long wait for death certificates for missing, The Tribune, 4 July
June 2022
Small home repair scheme to start next month, The Tribune, 30 June
Down Home Bahamas now featuring more than 40 Bahamian owned brands, Eyewitness News, 30 June
MORE TIME: Abaco Chamber pres. says island needs at least a year extension on SERZ order, Eyewitness News, 28 June
MUNROE: Gov’t to take action against shantytown buildings not under injunction, Eyewitness News, 28 June
Red Cross award for Abaco woman, The Tribune, 24 June
Teenage girl dies in Abaco accident, The Tribune, 22 June
Three accused over $70k GB cocaine find, The Tribune, 22 June
Mattapoisett-based group put hands and hearts into disaster relief, Sippican Week, 21 June
Photo Essay: Bahamas MTI Owners Fun Run Going Great, SpeedOntheWater.com, 18 June
Recovering paradise: Battered by Hurricane Dorian, The Bahamas sets a course for a resilient future, Relief Web, 16 June
Plans for new town centre for Marsh Harbour unveiled, The Tribune, 15 June
Newspaper publishers from the Bahamas retire in Oconee, Oconee Enterprise, 15 June 2022
WORK WITH US: Abaco private sector calling for more government engagement on key concerns, Eyewitness News, 11 June
9 Less Crowded Caribbean Islands That You Should Visit, The Travel, 10 June
‘Where did church’s Dorian funds go?’, The Tribune, 9 June
Delta Resumes Popular Nonstop Flights from Atlanta to Central Abaco in The Bahamas, WMBF News, 7 June
Delta Relaunches Major Route to Abaco in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal
Craig Roberts invites you to visit Bahama Beach Club resort this summer, YorkPedia, 4 June
Disaster relief organization completes second phase of Abaco community rebuild, Eyewitness News, 3 June
What To Do In The Bahamas this June, Luxury Travel Magazine, 2 June
May 2022
Resort Branded Private Islands Offer Seclusion and Peace, Luxury Travel Magazine, 31 May
DOMES FOR RENT: Emergency homes in Abaco have been secretly rented out, The Tribune, 31 May
An Exclusive Bahamas Residential Community Is Booming Since The Pandemic, Forbes Magazine, 30 May
There Is Still Much Uncertainty Around Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, Town & Country Magazine, 29 May
THANKS FOR THAT: Local poultry producer commends government over electricity relief, Eyewitness News, 28 May
Breef kicks off donations of “Bahamas Underwater” books to over 300 schools in The Bahamas, Bahamas Weekly, 26 May
Abaco Chamber chief: ‘We’re in a scary time’, The Tribune, 24 May
HIGH DEMAND: Bahamian poultry producer sees high demand week-to-week, Eyewitness News, 25 May
‘We Feed People’ spotlights the relief efforts of chef José Andrés, Washington Post, 24 May
$636,000 budget for Royal visit, The Tribune, 19 May
It’s Mangrove Mania – in bid to save forests, The Tribune, 18 May
Sweeting looking to push local poultry production, Eyewitness News, 17 May
Passenger who landed plane in Florida speaks of ‘life or death’ ordeal, Evening Standard, 16 May
Air traffic controller describes helping passenger with no flying experience land plane in Florida, Yahoo! News UK, 12 May
Treasure Cay Sale To Kovats To Proceed, The Tribune, 12 May
Passenger with ‘no idea’ how to fly plane lands aircraft in Florida after pilot has medical emergency, NBC News, 11 May
Passenger takes the controls of plane after pilot had a medical issue in mid-air, Miami Herald, 11 May
On Green Turtle Cay, Your Own Private Club in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal
SERZ purchases ‘only intended to benefit Grand Bahama and Abaco, The Tribune, 6 May
Abaco Neem receives significant donation from Rotary Bahamas Disaster Relief, Eyewitness News, 6 May
Gov’t to decide on Baker’s Bay’s ‘global workforce, The Tribune, 5 May
SHELTERS: Officials warn unregulated communities, homes face greater storm threat, Eyewitness News, 3 May
World Central Kitchen announces new round of grants for food production projects in The Bahamas, Eyewitness News, 4 May
EDITORIAL: Who will bear the cost of climate change?, The Tribune, 2 May
Pickleball Takes Its Place as the Must-Have Luxury Amenity, Mansion Global, 1 May
April 2022
Small repairs on 2,500 homes ‘soon’, The Tribune, 25 April
UP THE CREEK: Environmentalist says the backlog of environmental approvals remains a mystery, Eyewitness News, 25 April
LOOKING UP: Abaco resort operator almost sold-out for June/July, Eyewitness News, 23 April
In The Bahamas, the Birthplace of the Goombay Smash, Caribbean Journal, 20 April
Here’s Why The Bahamas Are An In-Demand Choice For Luxury U.S. Buyers, Forbes, 16 April
The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022, Caribbean Journal, 14 April
Treasure Cay buyer refuses $20m bond, The Tribune, 12 April
Abaco school ‘still needs another ten teachers’, The Tribune, 12 April
ON THE RISE: New Providence leads the way with significant recovery between 2020-2021, Eyewitness News, 9 April
PM: Face question of sustainability head on, The Tribune, 8 April
Fears Treasure Cay will ‘die on the vine’, The Tribune, 8 April
How to charter a yacht: Your essential guide to the world of yacht vacations, Practical Boat Owner, 8 April
Bahamas hotel rooms off 2,500 against pre-COVID, The Tribune, 5 April
The Pandemic Has Made Island Life Even More Appealing, New York Times, 1 April
US’s Tropic Ocean Airways sells minority stake to Wheels Up, ch-aviation, 1 April
March 2022
$9m financing deal for renewable energy reform, Eyewitness News, 31 March
How to Experience The Bahamas Like Prince William and Kate Middleton, Caribbean Journal
The history of sailing in The Bahamas, The Tribune, 30 March
DORIAN REPAIRS: $400k still owed to contractors for existing works, Eyewitness News, 30 March
Prince William says ‘let the people decide’ in rare statement after Caribbean tour, Cambridge News, 29 March
Bahamas Welcomed the Royal Couple During their Caribbean Tour, South Florida Caribbean News, 28 March
Kate Middleton and Prince William Want to Take Their Kids to The Bahamas, People.com, 28 March
Kate Middleton Prepared a Bahamian Dish on Last Day of Royal Caribbean Tour, Marie Claire, 28 March
Prince William says he wants to serve after Caribbean criticism, Business Standard, 27 March
Kate Middleton samples seafood delicacy that has ‘Viagra effect’ during Bahamas visit, NewsChain, 27 March
Kate Middleton Has the Best Princess Reaction to Sampling Conch During Bahamas Fish Fry Visit, People.com, 26 April
Kate and William visit a Bahamian fish fry to sample local delicacies and embrace excited fans, Daily Mail, 26 April
Hanna-Martin tells royals The Bahamas will be “victorious on all fronts”, Eyewitness News, 26 April
ROYAL BILLS: Govt. to share costs of royal visit with monarch fund, UK Foreign office, Eyewitness News, 21 March
Bridge to link great and little Abacos reopened, The Tribune, 21 March
‘No tax money spent on hurricane centre‘, The Tribune, 21 March
Angel Fish Creek Bridge opens in Abaco, Eyewitness News, 21 March
$14M SPENT ‘WITHOUT DUE DILIGENCE’ AT DRA: Laroda claim adds to allegations about Minnis administration, The Tribune, 16 March
LET THE EVIDENCE SPEAK: Disaster management State minister says DRA forensic audit exposes $14 million paid without due diligence, Eyewitness News, 18 March
Minnis: This is worst ever budget statement, The Tribune, 17 March
EXCESS DEMAND: Housing minister says demand for homes has “far surpassed” supply, Eyewitness News, 17 March
Abaco schools to receive new teachers, some students return to face-to-face this week, Eyewitness News, 16 March
Bail revoked in $40m fraud case, The Tribune, 15 March
Young entrepreneurs receive grants through Ministry of Youth’s ‘Be-Inspired‘, Bahamas Weekly, 15 March
Ministry ‘working to address teacher shortage in Abaco’, The Tribune, 11 March
What Makes The Bahamian Pine Forests So Special?, The Travel, 11 March
BTC continues journey to build better future for the country, Eyewitness News, 11 March
Abaco suffers three-year, $60m Dorian rental blow, The Tribune, 9 March
DESPERATE TURN OF EVENTS: Dorian victims denied refugee status in Canada seek help, Eyewitness News, 7 March
Guardians of the Light: Keeping the Flame Alive, EIN Newswire, 7 March
Rahming: Adaptive measures with a gender lens are vital in responding to present-day climate risks, Bahamas Weekly, 10 March
Farmers’ plea as fire hits crops and livestock, The Tribune, 8 March
10 Things To Know When Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas, Suburbs 101
The Bahamas Relaxes Protocols As Cases Decline, Caribbean Journal
‘SMALL STATES NEED TO FIGHT TOGETHER’: Brave warns we should join forces with regional nations on climate fight, The Tribune, 4 March
Bahamas Ferries Opens New Terminal in Abaco, Caribbean Journal
Abaco police hold man over drugs find, The Tribune, 2 March
Florida university to design ‘Category 6’ hurricane wind and surge simulator, Washington Post, 2 March
URGENT NEED: Over 1000 homes needed on Abaco, says minister, Eyewitness News, 1 March
Abaco milk runs dry as blows ‘piling on’, The Tribune, 1 March
February 2022
PM: Former administration only partially built five of 53 planned homes, The Tribune, 25 February
Bahamas will work to reduce impact of climate change but needs help, Reuters, 24 February
Clean Up Going Well?, The Tribune, 24 February
Man found dead after Abaco crash, The Tribune, 23 February
MYSTERIOUS CRASH: Two occupants of downed aircraft rescued on Abaco, Eyewitness News, 21 February
United States provides $472K to help restore iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse, Eyewitness News, 21 February
U.S. lends a hand to restore Elbow Reef Lighthouse, The Tribune, 21 February
Two rescued after plane crashes near Treasure Cay, The Tribune, 20 February
A Bahamas Beachfront Villa so Turnkey They’ll ‘Bring in the Chef for You‘, Mansion Global, 17 February
TLC NEEDED: UNDP report urges govt to improve engagement with MSMEs on Dorian-stricken islands, Eyewitness News, 16 February
THE READ: Policy in the Dark – UNDP report reveals less than half disaster-hit MSMEs received aid, Eyewitness News, 16 February
Nearly 20% of small firms asked for bribes, The Tribune, 16 February
MOTIA opens new $20M ferry terminal on Abaco, Eyewitness News, 14 February
WITCH-HUNT: Former DRA director defiant amid misconduct allegations; says she will not be intimidated, Eyewitness News, 14 February
DORIAN RESTORATION INVESTIGATION: DRA performing forensic audit of storm contracts, Eyewitness News, 12 February
World Central Kitchen announces latest round of funding for 9 food production projects in The Bahamas, Eyewitness News, 11 February
‘Red flags’ raised on recovery work, The Tribune, 10 February
World Central Kitchen provides new grants, The Tribune, 9 February
‘SIMPLY RIDICULOUS’: Housing situation on Abaco worsens; Chamber exec slams high rental prices, Eyewitness News, 8 February
FACE-TO-FACE RETURNS: Schools in south-central district resume full in-person learning, Eyewitness News, 7 February
Out Island Printing presses on; aims to expand services across archipelago, Eyewitness News, 5 February
This Beloved Bahamas Resort Is Back in Abaco, Caribbean Journal
TRADE-OFF: Govt could rebuild Abaco rental homes on condition of controlled rental rate, Eyewitness news, 4 February
UNIQUELY CHALLENGED: Abaco students still virtual after nearly 2 years; more teachers to be engaged, Eyewitness News, 4 February
Abaconians need ownership in $60m Marsh Harbour port, The Tribune, 2 February
January 2022
Ministers vote in local government elections, Eyewitness News, 31 January
RESULTS COMING IN: Recount of Local Government election votes to take place today, Eyewitness News, 28 January
Seminole’s Sandra Lilo spearheads international relief efforts for Rotary, Tampa Bay Newspapers, 28 January
BUNDLE UP: Temp to hit low 40s as Winter Storm Kenan expected to hit parts of The Bahamas, Eyewitness News, 28 January
INFLATION EVERYWHERE: Poultry producer sees operation costs rise 30%; can’t hold back price increase any longer, Eyewitness News, 28 January
FAMILY ISLANDERS HEAD TO POLLS: Minister ‘excited’ as local govt elections get underway, Eyewitness News, 27 January
Seized drugs have street value of $2m, The Tribune, 27 January
Delta to Relaunch Atlanta-Abaco Flights, Caribbean Journal
Power Rankings: The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, 20 January, PGATour.com
Bahamian entry changes ‘more alarming’ than CDC, 20 January, The Tribune
Lyford Cay Foundations’ FOCUS programme moving ahead swiftly to assist students with learning recovery amid learning disruptions, 19 January, Eyewitness News
Sir William’s Son Hits Back In $144k Dispute, 19 January, The Tribune
600 new COVID cases reported over weekend, 17 January, The Tribune
BRINK OF BANKING REVIVAL: Fidelity eyes reopening of Abaco branch and Family Island outreach, 18 January, Eyewitness News
Minister Suggests Using Family Islands For Cannabis Industry, 17 January, The Tribune
Dorian Rebuild In Question For 98% On Tax Break Loss, 17 January, The Tribune
GREEN FARMING: Family Islands ideal for cannabis industry, says agriculture minister, 17 January, Eyewitness News
WELCOME TO THE BAHAMAS: BNU presidents says Cuban nurses welcomed after 116 local nurses exposed to COVID, 15 January, Eyewitness News
Kelly Stafford’s Wild Story About Meeting Leonardo DiCaprio Rivals The ‘Chappelle Show’ Sketch About Prince And Basketball, 14 January, BroBible.com
They do not hide their love! Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson enjoy their vacation in the Bahamas, 14 January, Paris Beacon News
Abaco eyes Economic Council after tiring of Nassau’s ‘diktats’, 14 January, The Tribune
ABACO UPSET OVER SERZ: Community shocked by removal of zero-rating on construction services, January 14, Eyewitness News
Dorian-Hit Islands Slam Vat Change As ‘Short-Sighted’, 13 January, The Tribune
SERZ: Ministry of Finance clarifies zero rating on construction services, 13 January, Eyewitness News
What Does Delta Air Lines’ Summer Bahamas Network Look Like?, 9 January, Simpleflying.com
BREEF partners with children around the world to support 12 Abaco and Grand Bahama eco-schools, 8 January, Eyewitness News
Inside Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson’s luxurious ‘$10M’ Bahamas villa featuring a poolside spa & deep-water marina, 6 January, The Sun
Passengers’ Fear At Mid Air ‘Near Miss’, 5 January, The Tribune
COVID-19 EXPLOSION: 520 new cases recorded, 474 on New Providence, 1 January, Eyewitness News
2021
December 2021
Millionaire JR Ridinger’s yacht sinks gas tanker in Bahamas boat accident, 30 December, Page Six
Kovats Hits Back On Treasure Cay Plans, 28 December, The Tribune
Man ‘Tried To Shoot Cop On Christmas Day’, 29 December, The Tribune
Aztec Airways Is Adding New Flights to The Bahamas, 28 December, Caribbean Journal
‘RELIEVED’: Abaco Chamber pleased with SERZ extension but wish it came sooner, 24 December, Eyewitness News
Concerns Mount Over Treasure Cay’s Future, 24 December, The Tribune
Works Minister inspired by construction of Little Abaco Bridge, 23 December, Bahamas Weekly
CONTINUED RELIEF FOR ABACO & GB: Govt extends SERZ order on building materials to Dec 2022, 23 December, Eyewitness News
Kovats Emerges As Potential Buyer For Treasure Cay, 22 December, The Tribune
Mum-Of-Two Dies In Head On Crash, 21 December, The Tribune
A Changing World And The Bahamas, 16 December, The Tribune
Ministry Of Health Project Aims To Tackle Climate Issues, 15 December, The Tribune
Bahamas Wedding Planner Elopement Packages for 2022 Released, 15 December, DigitalJournal.com
Eleuthera and Abaco say no to violence, 14 December, Eyewitness News
Gov’t ‘Running Out Of Time’ On Extending Dorian Relief, 14 December, The Tribune
The Best Bahamas Luxury Beach Resort Reopens Tomorrow, 12 December, Yorkpedia.com
Crude oil residues remain high two years after Dorian spill in GB, 11 December, Eyewitness News
BNT: We Need A Rapid Response Protocol To Deal With Disasters, 10 December, The Tribune
POST-DORIAN MANAGEMENT DISASTER: Thousands still waiting govt. assistance, 8 December, Eyewitness News
Man drowns and three others rescued after vessel sinks off Abaco, 6 December, Eyewitness News
Three Rescued But One Drowns As Tug Sinks, 6 December, The Tribune
Illegal Migration Case Dismissed, 3 December, The Tribune
‘MY LOYALTY IS CLEAR’: Central & South Abaco MP renounces dual citizenship in favor of Bahamas, 2 December, Eyewitness News
BAHAMIAN JEFF BEZOS? Sebas launches Aeropost.com Caribbean and Central America’s largest online marketplace, 2 December, Eyewitness News
November 2021
Probe After Plane Gear Collapse, The Tribune, 26 News
BTC sharing the magic of broadband with 10k customers for Christmas, Eyewitness News, 26 November
Webinar to examine national response to COVID-19 supply chain crisis, Eyewitness News, 26 November
RESERVED: Judge reserves decision on govt’s application to appeal June shantytown order, Eyewitness News, 24 November
OMNIMAX’s New Film Goes Underwater into Ancient Caves Across the World, CityBeat, 17 November
NOWHERE TO SLEEP: Displaced shantytown residents don’t know what’s next after fire destroyed home, Eyewitness News, 16 November
The Bahamas: ‘If we give up now, all hope is lost’ – the island in desperate need of climate justice, Sky News, 15 November
TRACKING STORMS: Underwater drone improving hurricane intensity forecast in real-time, Eyewitness News, 11 November
Front Porch: Islands In The Cauldron Of Climate Change, The Tribune, 11 November
Watergen GEN-M Medium-Scale Atmospheric Water Generator Brings Sustainable Drinking Water Solution to Hurricane Battered Bahamas Community, Water & Waste Digest, 11 November
MIND OVER MATTER: Bahamian college professor to produce documentary on natural disaster trauma, Eyewitness News, 10 November
The Abaco Club In The Bahamas Now Offering New Beachfront Homes, Forbes, 10 November
Bahamas Air Charters: Escape for the Weekend, We’ll Fly You There, Digital Journal, 7 November
‘EVOLUTION OF THE ARC’: New exhibition at NAGB explores post-Dorian and pandemic environment, Eyewitness News, 6 November
Bahamas Island Owner Accused Of $40m Fraud, The Tribune, 5 November
Abaco Residents ‘Face Hardship’, The Tribune, 4 November
IGNITING CONVERSATION: North Abaco fire chief participates in landmark climate change hearing, Eyewitness News, 2 November
GET TO THE BOTTOM OF IT: Govt reviewing Dorian pledges from 2020 ahead of new pledges at COP26, Eyewitness News, 2 November
October 2021
Laroda on Abaco post-Dorian: ‘No one of us is safe, until all of us are safe’, Bahamas Weekly, 27 October
Govt Unsure If It Will Carry On With Abaco Domes Plan, Eyewitness News, 27 October
LOC’D AND LOADED TO SERVE: North Abaco MP breaks glass ceiling with dreadlocks; unveils constituency plans, Eyewitness News, 26 October
Abaco Housing Process To Open ‘Soon’, The Tribune, 26 October
VAT Bill ‘Before End Of The Year’, The Tribune, 21 October
Housing: Government moving ahead with 21-lot Abaco development, Eyewitness News, 21 October
Wealthy buyers snap up luxury villas in the Caribbean and Mexico, New York Post, 20 October
Face To Face: A Family Living Up To The Legacy Of A Legend, The Tribune, 19 October
DORIAN AND BEYOND: Bahamian historian launches storytelling project on killer storm, Eyewitness News, 19 October
Minister Laroda commences assessment of disaster management operations, The Bahamas Weekly, 8 October
Privy Council Hearing Could Halt Gov’t/Developer ‘Scuttling’, The Tribune, 8 October
The Sand Dollar: Digital Currency Of The Bahamas, Global Finance, 7 October
WE’RE LOOKING INTO IT: Hurricane Dorian mitigation probe ongoing, Eyewitness News, 5 October
September 2021
Pulling the Caribbean into Conceptual Focus, Hyperallergic, 29 September
Gov’t Warned: ‘Time Not On Abaco’s Side’, The Tribune, 27 September
Here Come The Jabs, The Tribune, 24 September
Bahamas receives Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines from the US, Bahamas Weekly, 23 September
Dorian Swayed Abaco Vote, The Tribune, 22 September
Bahamas GDP Rebounds 4-8 Months After Storms, The Tribune, 21 September
‘Like Dragging An Even Heavier Weight.’ Bahamas Fights COVID-19 After Hurricane Dorian, WLRN Miami, 21 September
King Spirits Launches Walker’s Cay Bourbon And Hope Town Vodka, BevNet, 20 September
Host Of Top Ministers Swept Out Of Office, The Tribune, 17 September
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ concession speech for the 2021 General Elections, Eyewitness News, 17 September
RECOVERY CARRIES ON: DRA assures support to Dorian-wrecked communities will continue, Eyewitness News, 17 September
Bahamas Voters Oust Government After 16% Drop in Economic Output, Bloomberg, 16 September
Minnis: We Fell Short Over Dorian, The Tribune, 15 September
PM to North Abaconians: “Don’t be fooled by the PLP”, Eyewitness News, 14 September
Delta Variant the Predominant Strain of COVID in The Bahamas, Caribbean News Weekly, 12 September
PM Promises Dorian Tax Breaks Extension, The Tribune, 9 September
HARD-HIT BUT NOT DEFEATED: Two years after Dorian, poultry producer grateful to still be operational, Eyewitness News, 9 September
BPL ABACO STAFF FEATURE: After Dorian — the Journey, Eyewitness News, 8 September
Realtor On ‘Expressway’ To 3-Island Expansion, The Tribune, 7 September
Bahamasair Off 35% Against Pre-Covid, The Tribune, 6 September
Insight: A Few Gestures And Prayers Won’t Cut It For Dorian’s Forgotten Families, The Tribune, 6 September
Two years after Dorian, slow recovery progress in the Abacos, Travel Weekly, 5 September
DEVELOPMENT FORGING AHEAD: Govt begins bidding process for airport public-private partnership program, Eyewitness News, 3 September
REMEMBERING DORIAN: Govt reaffirms commitment to long-term reconstruction of Abaco and GB, Eyewitness News, 2 September
Wreaths Laid To Remember Victims Of Hurricane Dorian, The Tribune, 7 September
Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run, The Tribune, 2 September
Two Years On and Residents Still Picking Up the Pieces, The Tribune, 2 September
Securing Abaco’s Lifeline Must Be “Absolute Priority”, The Tribune, 1 September
2 years since Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas struggles to recover amid COVID, Leader-Telegram, 1 September
‘Progress Being Made’ To Rebuild After Dorian, The Tribune, 1 September
August 2021
BTC continues extensive fiber rollout to support online learning as schools reopen, Eyewitness News, 31 August
TWO YEARS LATER: Israeli water management intervention in The Bahamas concludes, Eyewitness News, 20 August
One Dead And More Than 50 Migrants Detained, The Tribune, 30 August
People Waking up to Covid Danger, The Tribune, 27 August
Abaco curfew adjusted to accommodate high demand for COVID-19 vaccine, Eyewitness News, 26 August
The Moorings Returns To The Abacos, Bahamas, Travel Agent Central, 26 August
COMING EVENTUALLY: Abaco designated shelter won’t be completed before year’s end, Eyewitness News, 24 August
TURNING POINT: Bahamas approaching end to emergency phase of pandemic, says prime minister, Eyewitness News, 20 August
Chamber Chief: ‘Ship Has Sailed’ On Abaco Redesign, The Tribune, 19 August
Rotary Clubs Donate $200,000 Of Supplies To Help Students, The Tribune, 18 August
UN weather agency: millions affected by climate change and extreme weather in Latin America and Caribbean, UN News, 17 August
World Central Kitchen announces new round of grants for food production projects in The Bahamas, Eyewitness News, 17 August
BTC conducts massive fiber upgrade on Abaco, Eyewitness News, 17 August
Abaco Workers ‘Overwhelmed’ In Poor Conditions, The Tribune, 17 August
Two Injured in Separate Shooting Incidents, The Tribune, 16 August
Baker’s Bay To Test Charge For Unvaccinated Staff, The Tribune, 16 August
The Best Bahamas Resort is Reopening this Christmas, Digital Journal, 13 August
Abaco Tennis Holds First Annual Sheri Roberts Open Memorial Tournament, The Tribune, 11 August
NO PEACE OF MIND: Abaco Chamber laments lack of hurricane preparedness and incomplete shelter facilities, Eyewitness News, 7 August
“That’s Pretty Big”: Waterspout Spotted off the Bahamas’ Great Guana Cay, Yahoo News, 5 August
Bahamas will require a Covid test for all visitors, regardless of vaccine status, Travel Weekly, 4 August
TRAGIC END: Report reveals pilots’ “unfamiliarity” with stolen jet led to fatal crash, Eyewitness News, 3 August
July 2021
Aircraft that disappeared a week ago last spotted on radar over Abaco, Eyewitness News, 30 July
20 New Cars To Help Crack Down On Crime, The Tribune, 30 July
BPL Abaco Restoration ‘Advanced’, The Tribune, 26 July
BAIC Signs Lease Agreement for a Church Farming Project, Bahamas Weekly, 26 July
Abaco Outbreak – ‘We Dropped Our Guard’, The Tribune, 23 July
WHAT’S WRONG, ABACO?: Influx of workers and poor mental states fueling violent crime, says chamber head, Eyewitness News, 21 July
Dames suggests isolated incidents of crime on Abaco, Eyewitness News, 20 July
CIBC FirstCaribbean again has banking presence on Abaco, Eyewitness News, 19 July
Blue Window offers Abaconians a superior shipping experience, Eyewitness News, 15 July
Rise in parrotfish harvesting poses threat to Bahamian corals, Eyewitness News, 14 July
POLICE PROBE: Mystery surrounding Abaco plane crash continues as RBPF takes over investigations, Eyewitness News, 13 July
BPL Worker: I Don’t Even Have Anywhere To Live In Abaco, So Why Am I Being Sent There?, The Tribune, 9 July
RBDF extends condolences to families of plane crash victims, Eyewitness News, 9 July
Editorial: What Really Went On In Treasure Cay?, The Tribune, 8 July
Abaco students thank Lyford Cay Foundations for helping rebuild Central Abaco Primary School, Eyewitness News, 8 July
Investigators trying to contact pilots who flew jet into Abaco, The Daily Herald (St. Maarten), 8 July
Pilots Weren’t Rated To Fly Doomed Plane: Questions Mount Over Fatal Crash As Police Confirm Jet Had Been Reported Stolen, The Tribune, 8 July
A TURN FOR THE WORSE: Officials reveal crashed airplane was stolen; two Americans assisting police, Eyewitness News, 8 July
Updated: Plane In Abaco Crash Was Reported Stolen, The Tribune, 7 July
Cays ‘Feel Neglected’ Over Dorian Recovery, The Tribune, July 6
4,000 Approved For Funding From DRA, The Tribune, 6 July
“SAD DAY”: Two pilots feared dead in blazing Abaco crash, Eyewitness News, 6 July
Two Dead In Abaco Plane Crash, The Tribune, 6 July
Outage In Abaco After ‘Control System Issue’, The Tribune, 2 July
Traffickers Continue To Prey On The Vulnerable, The Tribune, 2 July
June 2021
Government moves to overturn judge’s “overstep”, The Daily Herald, 29 June
Bahamas To ‘Recalibrate’ Airlift With Airports PPP, The Tribune, 29 June
Hope Abaco’s Port PPP Can ‘Dodge Bullet’, The Tribune, 28 June
Govt considering public-private partnership for rebuilding of Marsh Harbour port, Eyewitness News, 26 June
Grand Bahama and Abaco fishers to receive new lobster condos, Eyewitness News, 25 June
Bahamas Moving to Fully Reopen Borders Based on Vaccines, Caribbean News Weekly, 22 June
Changes announced to curfew, domestic travel testing requirements and provisions for fully vaccinated, Eyewitness News, 22 June
Tourism is rebounding in the Bahamas, Caribbean Journal, 22 June
DRA prioritizes available resources for Abaco and GB communities, Eyewitness News, 21 June
PLP completes slate of candidates with ratification of newcomer John Pinder for South Abaco, Eyewitness News, 21 June
BMOTA outlines increased flights to The Bahamas amid tourism upswing, Eyewitness News, 18 June
Bahamas Must Replace Vital Infrastructure ‘Every 20 Years’, The Tribune, 18 June
BIG BIRD BOUNCING BACK: Abaco poultry producer up to 20% pre-Dorian capacity as demand increases, Eyewitness News, 17 June
WHAT’S THE HOLD UP?: $1.8M Abaco hurricane shelter still not completed two weeks into hurricane season, Eyewitness News, 16 June
Hopes For Completion Of $1.8m Abaco Centre And Shelter By Summer’s End, The Tribune, 16 June
‘Challenged’ To Exploit Govts Vat Tax Break, The Tribune, 16 June
Law And Order Established, The Tribune, 16 June
A BIT MORE TIME: Govt extends landing date of SERZ order for vehicles to end of August, The Tribune, 16 June
ARRIVALS CLIMBING HIGHER: Bahamas sees over 300K visitors in first five months of 2021, Eyewitness News, 16 June
Water & Sewerage To Unveil Infrastructure Enhancements, The Tribune, 15 June
Search For Missing Five Suspended After Capsize, The Tribune, 15 June
Islands of the Bahamas 2021 Official Hurricane Shelters, Bahamas Weekly, 10 June
COVID ENFORCEMENT: Over $1 million dollars in fines in breach of emergency orders, Eyewitness News, 10 June
Waste Station Being Developed At Green Turtle Cay, The Tribune, 9 June
‘Judge’s Ruling Is Wrong And We’ll Be Fighting It’, The Tribune, 9 June
Work To Start On Abaco Model Homes, The Tribune, 8 June
HOUSING ON THE WAY: Abaco minister advises construction to begin on Dorian homes by month‘s end, Eyewitness News, 8 June
Abaco police search uncovers $19.6k marijuana and hash, Eyewitness News, 7 June
Suspect fleeing police crashes in bushes, drugs and weapon found, Eyewitness News, 7 June
PM announces VAT holiday for “critical” hurricane preparations next month, Eyewitness News, 3 June
Drugs And Gun Arrest After Chase, The Tribune, 7 June
Passengers Hurt After Ferry Ran Aground, The Tribune, 3 June
A MIGHTY FALL: Abaco GDP down 60 percent from five-year high due to Dorian and pandemic, Eyewitness News, 2 June
May 2021
Abaco Residents Speak Of Fears After Demolitions, The Tribune, May 31
Man In Hospital ‘After Stabbing By Love Rival’, The Tribune, May 31
2 years after Dorian, Abaco community still recovering, WPLG 10 Miami, 30 May
Many left homeless after Bahamian government demolishes homes in Abaco Islands after Dorian, WPLG 10 Miami, 28 May
After Dorian and COVID, Bahamas eager to welcome you back, WPLG 10 Miami, 28 May
Two Held For Abaco Accident, The Tribune, 28 May
HIT-AND-RUN: “They did not stop; not even for a second”, Eyewitness News, 28 May
‘Ready, Willing And Able’ On Abaco Port, The Tribune, 27 May
Relief Order Extended For Dorian Reconstruction, The Tribune, 27 May
RELIEVED: Abaco Chamber head calls SERZ order extension “welcomed news”, Eyewitness News, 27 May
21-Year-Old Killed In Abaco Car Crash, The Tribune, 25 May
UNPREPARED AND ANXIOUS: Some Abaconians will leave at the first sign of a hurricane, Eyewitness News, 25 May
Two Dead In Separate Abaco Traffic Accidents, The Tribune, 22 May
Island Luck Chief’s ‘Rent Free’ Pledge To Tenants, The Tribune, 21 May
NON-STOP: Abaconians still pushing to rebuild despite SERZ uncertainty, says Hutton, Eyewitness News, 21 May
NEW BEGINNINGS: Resilience Square Commerce Center opens, along with several Abaconian businesswomen, Eyewitness News, 21 May
INQUEST CLOSURE: 22 of Dorian’s missing officially declared deceased by coroner, Eyewitness News, 21 May
‘Great Success’ As Mangrove Restoration Gets Underway, The Tribune, 20 May
Demolitions ‘With Decency’ – But Bannister Says It’s Not Up To Him To Take Care Of Displaced Residents, The Tribune, 19 May
Solar project in Bahamas engineered to withstand 180 mph hurricane winds, Solar Builder, 17 May
Construction on New WSC Water Storage Tanks in Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay Almost Complete, Bahamas Weekly, 17 May
More Homes Demolished In The Farm, The Tribune, 17 May
The Bahamas and Britain hold talks on disaster preparedness, Eyewitness News, 15 May
Two Severna Park High Seniors Rally the Community to Aid the Abacos After Dorian, Eye on Annapolis, 13 May
Human Rights Bahamas Hits Out At Bannister, Government Over Shanty Town Comments, The Tribune, 13 May
Defence Force Calls Off Search For Missing Boater, The Tribune, 13 May
RUNNING OUT OF TIME: “Uncertainty” looms as Dorian tax breaks set to expire, says Abaco Chamber, Eyewitness News, 13 May
“HUMANITARIAN”: Govt will assist displaced shantytown residents, says social services minister, Eyewitness News, 13 May
Poultry Farm At 25% Of Pre-Dorian Supply, The Tribune, 11 May
Op-Ed: A new breed of disasters; I am tired of being “resilient”, Eyewitness News, 11 May
“Absolute explosion” of health visa applications; reports of returning Bahamians unable to receive health visas, Eyewitness News, 11 May
BAD TO WORSE: Shantytown resurgence further exacerbates Abaco’s “housing crisis”, says Chamber president, Eyewitness News, 12 May
Dorian’s Destruction: Abacos Still Recovering 2 Years After Hurricane, NBC 6 South Florida, 10 May
Johnson: Shantytown demolition is in “best interest of The Bahamas”, Eyewitness News, 10 May
UN experts urge The Bahamas to halt plans to demolish 600 homes in Abaco shantytown, Eyewitness News, 7 May
Sister Lost To Dorian On Abaco Vacation, The Tribune, 7 May
Millions allocated for Bahamas energy transformation, Eyewitness News, 6 May
10 of the best Bahamas national parks for uncrowded exploration, USA Today, 5 May
With vaccinations on board, CBF disaster relief looks toward unfinished work in Bahamas, Baptist News Global, 5 May
Bimini’s Top Investor In $40m Airport Proposal, The Tribune, 4 May
A Young Voter, The Tribune, 4 May
DORIAN COURT: Niece recalls seeing photo of her dead aunt’s body circulating online days after storm, Eyewitness News, 3 May
April 2021
Man Testifies About Brother Missing Since Dorian, The Tribune, April 30
Families Tell Of Trying To Find Loved Ones, The Tribune, April 30
Lessons Learned In Dorian Disaster, The Tribune, April 30
DORIAN INQUEST: 59 bodies recovered after storm, 25 identified, Eyewitness News, April 30
Bahamas: Man Fined $4,000 for Faking COVID Test, St. Kitts & Nevis Observer, April 29
“LET US FLOURISH”: Abaco construction progressing but still being impeded too much, says BSE president, Eyewitness News, April 28
Demolition – Then What Do I Do?, The Tribune, April 27
Bahamas Red Cross partners with Nature Conservancy for climate-resilient communities, Eyewitness News, April 27
Bahamasair to increase Marsh Harbour-Palm Beach frequency from May-2021, CAPA Center for Aviation, April 26,
Nonstop Flights From Charlotte Douglas International Airport: Summer 2021, Charlotte Magazine, April 26
Early Inhabitants of the Bahamas Radically Altered the Environment, EOS, April 26
$18 MIL UPGRADE: Minnis approves climate-resilient healthcare facility project for northern Bahamas, Eyewitness News, April 24
More Than 3,000 Homes Still Need Dorian Repairs, The Tribune, April 23
NOT SEEN ON TV: Recovering Dorian’s dead more horrific than media could convey, 10-year CSI officer testifies, Eyewitness News, April 22
FREED UP: Abaco chamber of commerce welcomes curfew adjustment, Eyewitness News, April 22
FENDING FOR THEMSELVES: Mother recounts loss of her daughters during Hurricane Dorian, Eyewitness News, April 21
Officers’ Ordeal In Dorian Recovery, The Tribune, April 21
Minister Parker-Edgecombe Reviews Abaco Rebuilding Progress — Day Two, Bahamas Weekly, April 19
Minister Parker-Edgecombe reviews reconstruction efforts in Abaco, Bahamas Weekly, April 17
Updated: Man Dies After Crash In Abaco, The Tribune, April 16
Dorian Swept 86-Year-Old Into The Sea, The Tribune, April 16
RELUCTANT TO MOVE”: 86-year-old Dorian victim refused to leave home; believed to have been swept out to sea, Eyewitness News, April 16
Crashed Plane ‘Had No Valid Certificates Of Airworthiness, Registration’, The Tribune, April 16
ABACO INTEGRATION: AG says citizen hopefuls have a right to govt housing, Eyewitness News, April 16
FLYING ON FAITH?: Bishop who crashed plane on Abaco did not have valid registration or airworthiness certificates, Eyewitness News, April 15
“WALKING ON DEAD BODIES”: Dorian survivor recalls three-day search for missing husband in storm’s aftermath, Eyewitness News, April 15
Further ‘3-5 Years Minimum’ For Abaco’s Dorian Recovery, The Tribune, April 14
GET OUT: Shantytown demolition to begin in two weeks; residents have 28 days to leave, Eyewitness News, April 13
‘We’re Human Too’: Shanty Town Residents Hit Out At Authorities On Tactics Employed In Raid, The Tribune, April 12
Turnquest: Speed Up Declaring Hurricane Victims Dead, The Tribune, April 12
Cash relief to Hurricane Dorian survivors has biggest impact, Eyewitness News, April 9
FARM SWEEP: Govt arrests residents in shantytown; confiscates suspected stolen property, Eyewitness News, April 9
“ADJUSTING OUR FOOTPRINT”: RBC to consolidate branches on New Providence and Eleuthera, Eyewitness News, April 8
Man Dies After Being Thrown From Moving Truck, The Tribune, April 6
Concerns Raised Over Serz Ending In June, The Tribune, April 6
There’s a New Dining Destination in Abaco, Caribbean Journal, April 4
Water restoration work on Abaco on target, says WSC head, Eyewitness News, April 2
March 2021
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Dispatches Piping Plover Winter Report From the Bahamas, TheSandpaper.net, March 31
Man Killed In Abaco Crash, The Tribune, March 30
BOUNCE BACK: Abaco resort operator hoping for summer uptick in bookings, Eyewitness News, March 30
THIRD WAVE INCOMING?: Health experts concerned about possibility of another coronavirus wave, Eyewitness News, March 29
New Minister takes a look at areas hard-hit by Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas Weekly, March 24
World Central Kitchen announces grants up to $20K for food producers on GB and Abaco, Eyewitness News, March 24
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Power restored to most of mainland Abaco communities, BPL reports, Eyewitness News, March 24
Water Corp Seeks $15m For Abaco, The Tribune, March 22
Bahamian Firm In First Franchise Deal, The Tribune, March 22
Golf Balls and Pickleballs Are Having a Love Affair, New York Times, March 22
Restrictions on weddings, funerals somewhat eased — no end to curfew yet, Eyewitness News, March 20
Abaco Man On Murder Charge, The Tribune, March 19
Insurer: ‘No Full Blown Rate Increases’ In 2021, The Tribune, March 18
BTC deploys “green”, storm-resilient Central Offices on Family Islands, Eyewitness News, March 18
Hurricane committee retires Laura, removes Greek alphabet from list of storm names, Fox 8 News (Louisiana), March 17
Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty Grows Sales Team In Key Markets, Eleutheran News, March 17
Cases of COVID-19 increase 67 percent as vaccine program rolls out, Eyewitness News, March 17
OVERDUE: Income tax avoidance an “untenable” position for The Bahamas in the long-run, says UN, Eyewitness News, March 15
Fears Abaco Restrictions Could Be Extended, The Tribune, March 12
Senators Are Calling On Biden To Issue New Protections For Haitian Immigrants Already In The US, The Haitian Times, March 13
RELENTLESS: Bannister warns “decisive action” planned for Abaco shantytown, Eyewitness News, March 12
Bannister Reveals ‘Decisive’ Action Is Just Weeks Away, The Tribune, March 12
Funding Secured For Family Island Airports, The Tribune, March 12
Remarks by Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield in Mid-Year Budget Debate, Bahamas Weekly, March 11
Funding Secured For Family Island Airports, The Tribune, March 11
DRA resumes Hurricane Dorian Small Home Repair Program, Eyewitness News, March 11
“ALARMING”: Abaco MP voices concern over COVID spike, Eyewitness News, March 11
Renewable Boost Via $9m Grant Financing, The Tribune, March 10
BNT receives BPAF grant for Hurricane Dorian recovery on Abaco, Eyewitness News, March 8
Pre-Columbian Explorers Settled the Bahamas Earlier Than Thought, Ancient Origins, 6 March
MONUMENTAL LOSSES: WSC registers 30 percent revenue drop last year, Eyewitness News, March 5
Wisconsin Ho-Chunk doctor credited with leading mission that saved hundreds of lives during hurricane, Green Bay Press-Gazette, 5 March
MULLING IT OVER: Legal advice being sought on special voting privilege for storm victims, Eyewitness News, March 4
CARRY THE BRAND: PM calls on regularized citizens to drop “Haitian-Bahamian” title, Eyewitness News, 3 March
Ingraham transferred out of ICU, recovering well, Eyewitness News, March 1
Bahamas Looks to Tap Charter Yacht Market, Caribbean Journal, March 1
Study: Bahamas Were Settled Earlier Than Believed, Texas A&M Today, March 1
February 2021
NIPPING IT IN THE BUD: No virus outbreak on Abaco but PM says “strict protocols” still needed, Eyewitness News, February 27
PM: Abaco facing increased curfew for two-week period, Eyewitness News, February 27
Ex- Bahamas PM Ingraham confirms with COVID-19, Associates Times, February 26
What Is Being Done To Help Women Shine In Politics? The Tribune, February 26
Abaco Clampdown After Spike in Cases, The Tribune, February 26
Fishing Legend Carter Andrews Debuts The SeaVee 450z At Walker’s Cay In The Bahamas, Forbes, February 25
It’s Back To School – But Not All Campuses Ready, The Tribune, February 23
Bahamas schools to open with COVID guidelines, Associates Times, February 21
Hutton: Abaco chamber will “lobby very hard” for Dorian tax breaks to extend beyond June, Eyewitness News, February 19
BPL: Lubbers Cay electricity restored; mainland Abaco power “stabilizing”, Eyewitness News, February 18
CMO: Curfew Extension Could Be On The Horizon, Eyewitness News, February 19
SPECIAL VOTING: Storm victims “ought to be” allowed, says Henfield, Eyewitness News, February 18
FAR FROM HOME: No special voting consideration for displaced storm victims, Eyewitness News, February 16
Massive mangrove restoration projects aims to speed Bahamas recovery, HATCH, February 12
North Abaco MP: I Did My Best, The Tribune, February 12
SPECIAL VOTING: Displaced, relocated storm victims could choose where to vote, Eyewitness News, February 12
Abaco Shanty Town Issue ‘Will Be Treated Humanely’, The Tribune, February 10
WSC signs MOU with IsraAID for Abaco groundwater management projects, Eyewitness News, February 10
Free Tennis Clinics ‘Well Suited For The Current Environment’, The Tribune, February 10
Unfit To Hire: Aid Boss Says Lack Of English And Maths Is Harming Job Applicants, The Tribune, February 10
Abaco MP: I’m Stepping Back At Next Election, The Tribune, February 9
FNM imploding? Abaco MP says decision not to run is “strictly personal”, Eyewitness News, February 9
‘What’s The Plan For Abaco Shanty Town Residents?’, The Tribune, February 9
American Airlines to add new Caribbean route at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this summer, Charlotte Business Journal, February 8
Marijuana advocate concerned over lack of consultation on medicinal marijuana legislation, Eyewitness News, February 8
Bahamas Hotels Expand Testing Capacity, Caribbean Journal, February 6
PM officially opens Hope Town shoreline project, Eyewitness News, February 5
GREENLIGHT: PM announces medicinal marijuana will be legalized, Eyewitness News, February 5
COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee provides update on preparations to distribute vaccine in The Bahamas, The Bahamas Weekly, February 5
Govt ‘Very Close’ To Grand Bahama Airport Deal, The Tribune, February 4
NEMA, Red Cross hold virtual conclave on mass fatality management, Eyewitness News, February 3
Poultry producer sees 10 to 15 percent pre-Dorian business recovery, Eyewitness News, February 3
BPL says all of mainland Abaco has power restored, Eyewitness News, February 2
Large Blaze Breaks Out At Abaco Landfill Site, The Tribune, February 1
Govt Backs ‘Mandatory’ Property Insurance Call, The Tribune, February 1
January 2021
Residents To Protest Over Issues In Abaco, The Tribune, January 29
DRA set to continue housing initiatives; expects to impact “thousands of families”, Eyewitness News, January 28
US Quarantine’s ‘Door Slam’ On Abaco Rebuild, The Tribune, January 27
Red Cross helps Abaco families, businesses get back on their feet after storm, Eyewitness News, January 26
Home of the Week: This Caribbean Pirate’s Island Hideaway Has 7 Sugar-White Sandy Beaches, Robb Report, January 26
Sands wants vacation home rental sector ‘to pay their fair share’ of taxes, Nassau Guardian, January 26
Red Cross helps Abaco families, businesses get back on their feet after storm, Eyewitness News, January 26
Fast-Ferry Service Linking Florida & Bahamas To Restart In February, Cruise Radio, January 26
Disaster Authority Repairs Scheme To Resume ‘In A Matter Of Weeks’ Says Lewis, The Tribune, January 25
Abaconians ‘Fed Up’ With Disaster Authority, The Tribune, January 22
ORG looking to reach 500 MSMEs in northern Bahamas, Eyewitness News, January 22
Pharmacies, gas stations welcome Sunday opening, Eyewitness News, January 22
Disney Cruise Line donates 230 tablets to Bahamian students on Eleuthera, Abaco, Eyewitness News, January 21
More work needed to save critically endangered Nassau grouper, scientist warns, Eyewitness News, January 21
BPL “ramps up” transmission improvement efforts on Abaco, Eyewitness News, January 21
Arrest, court case prompt BREA to urge: “Use a licensed agent”, Eyewitness News, January 21
Abaconians still very much in “survival mode”, says Chamber president, Eyewitness News, January 20
Auto Chief: 25% Sales Jump ‘If No Lockdown’, The Tribune, January 19
Updated: Woman Dead, Three Seriously Injured In Abaco Crash, The Tribune, January 18
Cooper: Cuts to key projects on Family Islands will strangle economy, Eyewitness News, January 18
PM: Govt. making “steady progress” in post-Dorian redevelopment, Eyewitness News, January 18
Minnis: A Long Road Ahead, The Tribune, January 18
Action Promised To Tackle Issues After Nurses’ Sick-Out In Abaco, The Tribune, January 15
Lewis: Govt. working on Resilient Recovery Policy, Eyewitness News, January 15
PLP Deputy Criticises Decision To Reduce Spending On Family Island Projects, The Tribune, January 15
Abaco Nurses ‘Sick Out’ Over Clinic Concern, The Tribune, January 14
Boston-Based Southworth Development Unveils Significant Updates to Its Abaco Club on Winding Bay, Boston Real Estate Times, January 13
Cabinet approves further extension on SERZ tax breaks for GB, Abaco, Eyewitness News, January 13
Disney Cruise Line provides thousands of meals to families in The Bahamas, Eyewitness News, January 13
NPCC’s “Help a Victim” programme continues with ENKA donation, Eyewitness News, January 12
Second COVID-19 wave continues to “linger”, Eyewitness News, January 12
Angling notes: Recalling a memorable visit to the Bahamas, The Irish Times, January 11
Hurricanes prompt hike in property insurance rates, Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, January 10
Efforts to restore electricity to Abaco continue, BPL says, Eyewitness News, January 9
41 percent of travelers fail to comply with follow-up testing protocol, Eyewitness News, January 9
21,000 Travellers Haven’t Taken Rapid Antigen Test After Five Days, The Tribune, January 8
Pioneer in Paradise, The Tribune, January 6
Updated: Woman Shot Dead In Abaco, Her Younger Brother Injured, The Tribune, January 4
Teenage girl shot dead, brother in hospital, Eyewitness News, January 4
BUT president says school opening notice issued at the “ninth hour”, Eyewitness News, January 1
2020
December 2020
Students In New Providence, Abaco, Eleuthera And Exuma To Continue Virtual Studying, The Tribune, December 31
Bahamian researchers contribute to “groundbreaking” study on ancient DNA in the Caribbean, Eyewitness News, December 28
In The Bahamas, Rediscovering Abaco by Boat, Caribbean Journal, December 27
Moore Bahamas Foundation Fulfills $1 Million Dorian Relief Pledge, PR Newswire, December 21
The Bahamas’ Abaco Beach Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever, Caribbean Journal, December 20
How To Work Remotely In The Bahamas For Up To A Year, Forbes, December 19
Cooper Slams Govt On Lack Of Economic Plan, The Tribune, December 18
Jacksonville church and Sarasota nonprofit: Don’t forget the need in the Bahamas, The Florida Times-Union, December 16
BNT voices opposition to proposed South Abaco development, Eyewitness News, December 16
PM breaks ground for Abaco Community Centre Convertible to Disaster Facility able to accommodate 800, The Bahamas Weekly, December 15
$1.8 million Central Abaco Community Centre/Hurricane Shelter to be completed by May 2021, Eyewitness News, December 14
Fishermen rescue turtle from the razor sharp jaws of a tiger shark after it tries desperately to climb aboard their boat, Daily Mail, December 14
Two Dead After Separate Traffic Accidents, The Tribune, December 14
Two men killed in separate traffic accidents on Saturday, Eyewitness News, December 13
PM presents 24 Crown Land grants to residents of Crossing Rocks, Abaco, Eyewitness News, December 12
Remarks by Prime Minister Minnis – Crown Land Grants, Crossing Rocks, Abaco, The Bahamas Weekly, December 11
Bahamas Extends Tax Exemptions for Survivors of Hurricane Dorian, Caribbean Weekly, December 11
Dorian tax breaks “breathing room” welcomed, Eyewitness News, December 11
Dream Yacht Charter opens new base in Mexico, BoatingIndustry.com, December 10
Govt extends some tax concessions for GB and Abaco, Eyewitness News, December 10
Power Restored For 4,000 In Abaco, The Tribune, December 10
Government to extend a number of Special Economic Recovery Zone Tax Concessions, The Bahamas Weekly, December 9
Orders provide for “holiday shopping”, Eyewitness News, December 8
Post-hurricane rebuilding in Bahamas gets boost from Catholic Charities USA gift, CruxNow.com, December 8
Update from Treasure Cay, The Triton, December 7
Stunning discovery reveals bonefish dive 450 feet ‘deep’ into the abyss to spawn, Science Daily, December 7
Caribbean’s First Mobile Technical Assistance Centres Take Hurricane Resilient Home Repair Services to Abaco & Grand Bahama, Jamaica Information Service, December 7
PM announces relaxed measures for Christmas, lifts travel quarantine and opens gyms, Eyewitness News, December 6
Fishermen rescue sea turtle from tiger shark attack, Inquirer.net, December 5
NP, Grand Bahama and Abaco daily curfew extended to 10pm, Eyewitness News, December 2
November 2020
Lyford Cay Foundations honors 50 years of philanthropy in The Bahamas, Eyewitness News, November 30
Rotary donates $102K to digital divide initiative, Eyewitness News, November 27
UN Body Teams To Aid Local MSMEs – The Tribune, November 23
Face-to-face learning could return on NP, Abaco by January, Eyewitness News, November 23
CHTA Foundation, Johnson & Wales Support Bahamian Student, South Florida Caribbean News, November 21
Illegal Residents ‘Considerable Portion’ Of Hurricane Deaths, The Tribune, November 20
Abaco Resorts: ‘We Must Know What We’re Facing’, The Tribune, November 20
Florida-based Bahamian association still assisting Hurricane Dorian victims over a year later, Eyewitness News, November 19
Bahamian Association in Florida Donates School Supplies to Students in Abaco, South Florida Caribbean News, November 18
Don’t ‘Add Insult To Injury’ Over Dorian’s Tax Breaks, The Tribune, November 17
Rebuilding Effort Goes On In Abaco, The Tribune, November 16
Ministry of Agriculture Partners with the Access Accelerator SBDC to Support Fishing and Farming Projects, Bahamas Weekly, November 13
‘Hidden Agendas’ Are Slammed Over $580m ‘Gold Mine’, The Tribune, November 13
Marinemax Vacations Announces International Partnership And Expands To The Bahamas, APN News, November 13
Rebuilding Lives and Communities, The Tribune, November 12
South Abaco developer confident $580 mil. project will satisfy environmental concerns, Eyewitness News, November 12
$580m Developer ‘Stretches To Max’ For Environment, The Tribune, November 12
Dorian Tax Exemption ‘Xmas Present’ Urged, The Tribune, November 10
Cays Fears Over Who Will Carry Out Tests, The Tribune, November 10
Eta Brings Flooding And Fallen Trees, The Tribune, November 9
DPM: BOB unlikely to be viable option to fill Family Island banking needs, Eyewitness News, November 5
Nearly 1,000 Apply To The Ministry To Visit Bahamas, The Tribune, November 4
Travelers face $1,000 fine or one month imprisonment for failure to test on fifth day, Eyewitness News, November 3
RBC Starts Building New Abaco Branch, The Tribune, November 2
Jamaican woman in The Bahamas defying the odds after abuse, hurricane, Jamaica Observer, November 2
Bahamas replaces quarantine for vacationers with COVID-19 test, insurance requirement, USA Today, November 2
Veterinarian Ken Simmons, lost in 2019 plane crash, was disoriented in storm, NTSB concludes, Pam Beach Post, November 2
The Bahamas is welcoming tourists again — with new coronavirus protocols, Miami Herald, November 2
September 2020
A year since Dorian, Bahamas rebuilds with hope, Travel Weekly, September 24
Eviction notices issued to over 50 shantytown residents in Abacos, Eyewitness News, September 23
‘Meaningful Recovery’ Needs 50-75% Of Tourism Staff Back, The Tribune, September 23
Bahamas facing significant “skills gap”, says minister, Eyewitness News, September 23
Carl Allen Invests His Heart—And His Yachts—In Walker’s Cay In The Bahamas, Forbes, September 23
$60 mil. Exuma International Airport redevelopment project could start this year, Eyewitness News, Sept 22
Bahamas “winning” as private aviation destination of choice, Eyewitness News, September 21
Carl Allen Invests His Heart—And His Yachts—In Walker’s Cay In The Bahamas, Forbes, September 23
$60 mil. Exuma International Airport redevelopment project could start this year, Eyewitness News, Sept 22
Bahamas “winning” as private aviation destination of choice, Eyewitness News, September 21
Abaconian trio face triple threat as a team, Eyewitness News, September 18
IDB’s Dorian report: Tourism sector suffered more $800 million blow in combined damages and losses, Eyewitness News, September 17
Eighteen emergency order violators appear in court, Eyewitness News, September 16
Airlines: We’d Be Better Grounded, The Tribune, September 15
Bahamas Plans E-Currency to Connect Far-Flung Island Beaches, Bloomberg, September 15
29 Arrested in Abaco After Curfew, The Tribune, September 15
Adventist Church Still Struggling One Year After Hurricane Dorian, Adventist Review Online, September 14
Crime ‘Epidemic’ Hits Abaco Reconstruction, The Tribune, September 9
DRA records an influx in registrants for Dorian home repair program, Eyewitness News, September 9
Two in hospital after stabbing in Abaco, The Tribune, September 4
Diane Phillips: A Year Later – The Abaco Couple Now Living Totally Off-Grid, The Tribune, September 4
COP reflects on Dorian, “nothing could have prepared us”, Eyewitness News, September 4
Construction of 100 homes in Abaco ‘to start this month’, The Tribune, September 4
Montage to Open Private Island Resort in the Bahamas in 2023, Luxury Travel Advisor, 3 September
DRA reports: One year after Hurricane Dorian and still committed, Eyewitness News, September 3
One Year After Hurricane Dorian: Rebuilding Back Better, Relief Web, September 3
Picking up the Pieces After Storm, The Tribune, September 3
Montage to Open Private Island Resort in the Bahamas in 2023, Luxury Travel Advisor, September 3
One year after Dorian: Restoring hope to the Bahamas, Palm Beach Post, September 3
Children Affected by Dorian Receive School Supplies Because of Tequesta Girl, Fox 29 WFLX.com, September 2
Bahamian island still mostly without power one year after Hurricane Dorian, WPEC, September 2
JT Hodges Sings “Sandman” for The Bahamas on the One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Dorian, American Songwriter, September 2
Niece tells of missing family lost in Dorian, The Tribune, September 2
Hurricane Dorian destructive force still an enigma 1 year later, Orlando Sentinel, September 1
Waterside wreaths in memory of those lost; One Year since Hurricane Dorian for Abaco, Magnetic Media, September 1
Abaco Still Struggling to Rebuild, The Tribune, September 1
Hurricane Dorian left its destructive mark on the Bahamas one year ago, WPEC, CBS12.com, September 1
One Year After Hurricane Dorian, JT Hodges Shares “Sandman” Story, CMT, September 1
October 2020
RBC looking to open Abaco branch in February 2021, Eyewitness News, October 31
Great White May Be Leading Scientists to a Shark Nursery, As 15-foot Predator Located Off Bahamas, Newsweek, October 31
Disaster Reconstruction Authority reconciling accounts to address “major shortfall”, Eyewitness News, October 30
Airline Backs Off Pre-Flight Bahamas Covid Testing, The Tribune, October 30
PM unsure when state of emergency will come to an end, Eyewitness News, October 29
Minnis Tweaks Emergency Rules But High Numbers Of Cases Keep Up The Pressure, The Tribune, October 29
Curfew extended, beaches and parks to reopen Nov. 2, Eyewitness News, October 29
School destroyed by Hurricane Dorian ready to welcome back pupils, ReliefWeb, October 29
Nothing Beats The Bahamas: The Tropical Destination Launches New Extended-Stay Program, PR Newswire, October 29
Islands of the Bahamas Capture Top Diving Awards, South Florida Caribbean News, October 28
Abaco Big Bird set for Nassau home delivery service, Eyewitness News, October 28
Prime Minister Minnis – Remarks – COVID-19 Update Press Conference, Bahamas Weekly, October 28
WSC Executive Chairman Participates in a High Level Forum for Caribbean Leaders responsible for water, Bahamas Weekly, October 29
Scotiabank’s Family Island branch closures spark “fishing village” fears, Eyewitness News, October 28
Plans underway to relocate RBDF container city in Abaco, Eyewitness News, October 28
Two Women Airlifted After Car Crash In Abaco, The Tribune, October 27
Long Weekend Launches With Three Hotels Under its Flag, Hotel Business, October 27
Immigration director: No one applied for replacement documents following Dorian, Eyewitness News, October 26
Baker’s Bay Official: Extend ‘Silver Bullet’ Of Tax Exemptions, The Tribune, October 20
Developer To Build On $80m In Pre-Existing Infrastructure, The Tribune, October 19
Top 5 (Undervalued) Places to Buy Property in the Bahamas, Vents Magazine, October 16
Go-Ahead For 82% Of Abaco Small Firm Loans, The Tribune, October 16
Abaco’s Power, Airport Restoration Costs $35m, The Tribune, October 16
COP “satisfied” with crime reduction in Abaco, Eyewitness News, October 16
BPL’s Abaco Customer Base Just 50% Of Pre-Dorian Size, The Tribune, October 16
Abaco Residents Seek More Relaxation Of Restrictions, The Tribune, October 15
Bahamas Gains ‘Safe Travels’ Designation, The Tribune, October 15
Lockdown Easing Is ‘Great Relief’ On Abaco, The Tribune, October 13
Bahamas Update: Post-Storm and Mid-Pandemic Report, Sport Fishing, October 12
Locals making lasting impact in Abaco, St. Augustine Record, October 12
Exempt Abaco Cays From Covid Curbs, Private Sector Urges, The Tribune, October 9
American Resumes Flying To Three Bahamas Destinations, The Tribune, October 9
Bahamas’ Abaco Beach Resort to Reopen in November, Caribbean Journal, October 8
Bahamas to lift quarantine restrictions for visitors on Nov. 1, WDRB.com (Louisville, KY), October 7
Marines To The Rescue As Man Buried In Sand Collapse, The Tribune, October 6
Abaco Fears ‘Irreparable Blow’ If Further Lockdown, The Tribune, October 6
The first human settlers on islands caused extinctions, UC Riverside News, October 6
Oil Explorer: We’ve Got Tourism, Fishing Covered, The Tribune, October 5
Government Of The Bahamas Introduces New Travel And Testing Protocols Designed To Eliminate The Need To Quarantine, Media Release, October 1
August 2020
One year later, Dorian survivor says he’s still haunted by killer storm, Nassau Guardian, August 31
Abaco firms to close their doors in remembrance of Dorian victims, Nassau Guardian, August 31
Canadians Help School To Reopen One Year After Hurricane Dorian Devastates Bahamas, Globe Newswire, August 31
PM very pleased” with Dorian progress, Eyewitness News, August 29
Dorian Donations Just $1.14m So Far, The Tribune, August 28
$30m Spent On Dorian Clean-Up, The Tribune, August 28
Plane crashes in waters off Treasure Cay, Abaco, Eyewitness News, August 26
Bahamas Defence Force assists passengers off crash-landed airplane, Magnetic Media, August 26
Brisk Business For Local Private Air Charters To Bahamas Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, CBS 4 Miami, August 26
Now in Lakeland, family recalls Dorian’s horror in Bahamas, The Ledger, August 23
Sullivan’s Island donates fire truck to Bahamas fire department devastated by Hurricane Dorian, WCBD News 2, August 14
Customs Officers In Quarantine, The Tribune, August 7
A New Ultra-luxury Private Island Retreat Is Coming to the Bahamas — Take a Look, Travel+Leisure, August 5
July 2020
Hope Town Residents’ Fears Over Burglaries, The Tribune, July 30
‘There Is Only So Much We Can Do’, The Tribune, July 30
Reopening Public Treasury – Abaco – August 10, 2020, The Bahamas Weekly, July 30
Iram Lewis: We’re As Ready As We Can Be For Storm, The Tribune, July 30
Private island retreat project launched in the Abacos, Eyewitness News, July 30
STORM PREP: PS tells undocumented migrants to “go home”, Eyewitness News, July 29
Montage island resort coming to the Bahamas, Travel Weekly, July 28
Abaco – ‘We Still Need More Storm Shelters’ , The Tribune, July 28
$250,000 For Water Mission, The Tribune, July 27
Mechanical failures force rolling outages in Abaco, Eyewitness News, July 25
Abaco: ‘Lockdown Last Thing We Need‘, The Tribune, July 24
Johnson: Govt. to address growing shantytown problem in Abaco this weekend, July 24
Abaco Holds Its Breath After Baker’s Bay Cases, The Tribune, July 24
Bakers Bay Hit as 25 more cases confirmed, Eyewitness News, July 23