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October set for North Abaco by-election

Minister of Financial Services tours Abaco manufacturers

By Timothy RobertsResidents grow more and more weary

of dodging potholes on Central Abaco’s main roads – Don MacKay Blvd. and Eliz-abeth Drive which joins into Bay Street – as after every rain shower the size and quantify of holes to avoid.

During a drive through of these roads on September 12, significant (more that twelve inches wide and at least one inch deep) potholes numbered close to 100 and several areas had large clusters that

required vehicles to slow significantly or switch lanes to avoid. Both are dangerous maneuvers when in rush hour traffic.

There were a few potholes that mea-sured between three to six inches deep with the deepest pothole located just south of Quality Star Service Station on Don MacK-ay Blvd. The largest pothole in terms of area is at the junction of Sweeting Village

Multiplying potholes causing grief

Please see Potholes Page 6

Following the former Prime Minis-ter’s, the Right Honourable Hubert Ingra-ham, official resignation on August 31, the Governor General has 60 days to issue a writ for an election to fill the vacant seat. According to the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, the North Abaco by-election will be held sometime in October. There are four candidates contesting the seat.

Greg Gomez is running as the Free National Movement candidate. There has been heavy campaigning by him and prom-inent FNM members over the previous month. The late Charles Maynard, who was the FNM Chairman, was on Abaco campaigning for Gomez when he tragically suffered a fatal heart attack. The Deputy FNM leader, Loretta Butler-Turner, and Leader, Dr. Hubert Minnis, have made constant trips to North Abaco in prepara-tion for the election.

Renardo Curry, the Progressive Lib-eral Party’s candidate, ran against Ingra-ham and lost during the May 7 election. Christie is expected to make appeals to North Abaco constituents based on the fact his party is now the one that is power. Mr. Curry has also maintained a hectic cam-paign schedule in hopes of winning the seat on his second attempt.

Two third party candidates, S. Ali McIntosh for the Bahamas Constitution Party and Cay Mills as an Independent, are both anticipating a close race and have made connections within the community.

With an October election looming the candidates ratchet up their campaigning. With stops all over North Abaco, all the candidates are looking to take the seat which has been won by the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham eight consecutive times. Above and left: FNM candidate Greg Gomez addresses a crowd in Green Turtle Cay during his meet and greet. Above and right: PLP candidate Renardo Curry gath-ered with supporters at Treasure Cay beach on September 8.

Serious potholes number in the dozens. The largest are several feet across and are up to half a foot deep.

Min. Pinder toured several Abaco manufacturers during the month of September to better understand the needs of the business community. He explained some changes being made to customs that should incentivize these businesses and help during a tough economy. See page 2.

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By Timothy RobertsWith a view to better support and en-

courage manufacturers in Abaco and The Bahamas, Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Ryan Pinder, brought welcome news to producers that the Industries En-couragement and the Tariff Acts have been amended and that they will be setting up a standards bureau.

Mr. Pinder visited a variety of local manufacturers and producers on Septem-ber 10 including Albury Brother’s Boat Builders, Albury's Sail Shop, Abaco Big Bird and Abaco Neem, in order to get “an understanding of the concerns and also the opportunities that exist for these local manufacturers.”

“The end goal is to provide the nec-essary incentives for the success of the various businesses; to get an awareness of the types of manufacturing and industrial activity in The Bahamas and specifically here in Abaco… and how, from a policy maker’s point of view, we can work with them for their success,” he said.

He noted that the process of amend-ing the Industries Encouragement Act and the Tariff Act to reinstate perpetual duty free exemptions for manufacturers is now complete and that the Customs Department has confirmed that they have received the changes and are operating un-der that change. Now producers can once again import their products on a duty free basis.

Mr. Pinder also spoke of working toward World Trade Organization com-pliance by establishing a standards bureau and standards regulations.

What this allows us to do is classify standards for different products; such as in the context of chicken at Abaco Big Bird. Chicken in the country has no standards as-cribed by local law which puts a premium producer like Abaco Big Bird at a disad-vantage because of market dumping of in-ferior products.

He said that having these standards would provide a framework for Bahamian producers to better compete and to keep inferior products out of the market which shouldn’t be in the market or at least label them as inferior.

“We’re one of the only countries that don’t have a certification for something like chicken,” he said. “It’s something that is important first for the consumer but also for the producer.”

Having a standards bureau would open up the doors for export as well as ex-pand domestic linkages, he said. “Certain hotels might only buy a certified grade of chicken for their patrons because they have to ensure a certain standard.”

Mr. Pinder said that having a stan-dards bureau and certifications could open up different opportunities for local produc-ers both domestically and internationally in the context of trade. “So we’re very ex-cited about progressing with the [standards bureau], in fact part of the [International Development Bank’s] trade loan we just signed has a component for financing a standards bureau and we’re committed to that process and completing it.”

As a result of his visit he will be iden-tifying what incentive legislation each pro-ducer should be under. He noted that Al-

bury Brothers is operating under the wrong tariff regime which is uncooperative with the scale of business they are doing.

He said he will be working hand-in-hand to ensure they are under the Indus-tries Encouragement Act regime, ensuring “smoother operation for their business and give them the surety they need.” Mr. Pin-der said “We want to see Albury Brothers

once again be a solely Bahamian run and operated business.”

He said they are seeking to provide manufacturers with the policy and cooper-ation from the government’s point of view so that they have a predictable way of do-ing business and ultimately succeed.

Min. Pinder meets with manufacturers and explains new customs and duty regulations

Min. Pinder at Abaco Neem on his recent trip learning from owner Daphne De Gregory about their products.


South Abaco

By Jennifer HudsonJoshua Smith arrived to take up the

office of Administrator for South Abaco on July 15 having previously enjoyed two years and eight months as Island Adminis-trator for Crooked Island. “Abaco is larger and there are more people than Crooked Island so there is obviously more work to do but I have been warmly welcomed by the friendly people here and I’m enjoying it very much and looking forward to serving the people of South Abaco,” stated Admin-istrator Smith.

Mr. Smith’s first posting as an Ad-ministrator was in 2009 to Crooked Island. This followed a six-month period of train-ing in Nassau and then some time work-ing alongside the Administrator in West Grand Bahama. Mr. Smith is no stranger to Abaco since during his many years of work with the Ministry of Works and later as Chief Estate Officer for the Ministry of Education he frequently travelled to Abaco to inspect schools. He was also responsible for the building of schools, one of which was Man O War Cay School in the early 90s.

Mr. Smith’s jurisdiction covers a wide area as he is responsible for all of the settlements of South Abaco which include Sandy Point, Crossing Rocks, Bahama Palm Shores, Casuarina Point, Cherokee Sound and Moores Island. He was intro-duced to local government council mem-

bers for South Abaco by former Admin-istrator for South Abaco Mr. Benjamin Pinder during a meeting in Sandy Point soon after his arrival as he will be working closely with these government officials.

“I am trying to find out what the peo-ple really want, give them guidance and also bring my thoughts and ideas to them. The next stage will be to write to Central Government to see what funds can be allot-ted for the necessary projects,” stated Mr. Smith.

“The first projects I have identified that need immediate work are the docks in South Abaco. Where the mail boat arrives is in great need of something done quickly before anything happens. It is my job to see that whatever is needed gets done.” Other projects he has identified as needing immediate work are road patching and the cleaning up of certain areas.

“I am responsible for seeing that the Government’s rules and regulations are carried out. There are times when the job is very demanding. Sometimes dealing with people can be difficult but I try to meet, discuss and work with everyone as well as I possibly can. So far everything has gone very well,” declared Mr. Smith.

“My job is a challenge and I will do it to the best of my ability.” During an earlier interview when he was first introduced to the people of South Abaco at the farewell appreciation dinner for former Adminis-

New Administrator for South Abaco introducedtrator Benja-min Pinder, Mr. Smith stated that he believes in listening to people and of-fered an open invitation for persons come and talk with him to work things out. “I am sure we can accom-plish great things togeth-er. I cannot replace Mr. Pinder who is an icon but let us do all we can to move South Abaco to the next level.”

In any spare time he gets after his administrative work is done, Mr. Smith loves woodworking. He is a carpenter by profession having studied construction science and technology at college. Using these skills he served as project manager for government for several years before becoming an Island Administrator.

Above: Administrator for South Abaco, Joshua Smith, speaking at a recent func-tion for school children , Mr. Smith took up his position on July 15 along with two other new administrators. Mr. Smith re-placed the long-serving Benjamin Pinder.

“I am sure we can

accomplish great things

together. I cannot replace

Mr. Pinder who is an icon

but let us do all we can to move South

Abaco to the next level.”


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By Timothy RobertsThe Royal Bahamas Police Force

(RBPF) is appealing to members of the Abaco community who may have any in-formation relative to two men they are seeking in connection with the murder of 26 year-old Gregory Bain on August 26.

According to Noel Curry, officer in Charge of Abaco, the RBPF is still looking for 20 year-old Cadet Lewis and 20 year-old Wilkenson Garson two weeks after Mr. Bain was shot in the back outside a motel in Sandy Point.

Murder suspects still being sought

Mr. Curry is appealing to anyone with information on these two individuals to call the station. “All information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. Persons can even contact me personally at 367-2594.”

Above: Cadet Lewis who, along with Wilkenson Garson, is being sought in con-nection with the murder of Gregory Bain.

Road and Don MacKay where at its widest it measured about five and a half feet and is over seven feet long.

At a recent Central Abaco District Council meeting at the end of August members discussed the problems with road maintenance and that the Ministry of Works in Marsh Harbour had been lacking the necessary patch material to repair these holes, only receiving two pallets of patch from Nassau in July.

About $1,700 worth of patch mate-rial, paid for by the Marsh Harbour Town Committee, was supposed to have been made available to the Ministry of Works; however, repairs have yet to be carried out.

In the past several weeks there have been a large number of days with some rainfall which makes it difficult to keep up with the maintenance. But the situation, as far as many locals are concerned, is dire and needs to be addressed right away.

Central Abaco

Potholes From Page 1

By Canishka AlexanderPlans for the Department of Public

Health’s Community Health Fair are tak-ing shape and another meeting was held on September 11 for further discussions. The event, which will be held under the theme: “Let’s Get Well Abaco” is scheduled for October 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the BAIC Farmers Market.

Once again, Shanishka Bain-Cam-bridge led the discussion and was joined by Head Nurse Maxine Brown and R/N Shavone Brennen and Wendy Sands of the Marsh Harbour Government Clinic; Kendy Anderson from the Abaco Tourist Office; Ishmael Morley from the Dept. of Youth, Sports and Culture; and Nadia Rus-sell-Lewis from the Dept. of Public Health in Fox Town.

All government clinics on Abaco have teamed up for this initiative.

Bain-Cambridge explained that the health fair was organized to provide Aba-conians with information that can assist them with healthy lifestyle choices for

themselves and their families.Included in the services and activities

planned for that day are health screenings; demonstrations on backyard gardening, healthy food preparation and presentations by the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. and Abaco Cancer Society. There will be an Emergency Medical Services Station; a Health Education/Social Wellbeing Speak-ers Corner; Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNDC) Health/Nutrition Unit; a Junior and Senior Healthy Chef Competi-tion. Fitness and fun activities along with food and entertainment will also be pro-vided.

Brennen, CNDC coordinator at the Marsh Harbour Clinic, added that the health fair allows them to target people with chronic diseases that they are not aware of simply because they may visit private doctors.

“The information we will be giv-ing out will be focusing a lot on helping

Above: potholes around Central Abaco pose serious problems for motorists.

Community Health Fair to promote healthy lifestyle choices

Please see Health Page 11


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Central AbacoBEC appoints new

acting manager By Canishka Alexander

Toni Seymour became the new act-ing manager for BEC’s Abaco Operations on August 6, and although surprised by the appointment, she expressed that she is looking forward to the challenge. It is a notable and historic move on Seymour’s part because a female has never held such a position on the Family Islands before.

She explained that the position for manager was advertised internally and externally, and after completing an inter-view, she was selected for the position. So far, Seymour admitted that she has been overwhelmed by the support received from her colleagues, and she is hopeful that she can live up to their expectations.

As acting manager, Seymour said that her first initiative will be to fulfill training needs and build morale among the 70 staff members. She also intends to maintain an open relationship with consumers while educating them on their plans to improve BEC.

“I am never one to duck the public,” Seymour assured.

Before being hired at BEC four years ago, she was employed at Bahamasair and Caterpillar, and her degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering has helped her to be analytically inclined and well-organized. Additionally, being stationed at the construction site of BEC’s Wilson City Plant greatly prepared her for this new role because she knows firsthand what the cor-poration’s constraints are, and as a result, she is prepared to make tough decisions.

Two Abaco men arraigned at Magistrate

Court One By Canishka Alexander

A number of matters were heard by Magistrate Ancella Evans-Williams at Magistrate Court #1 on September 10. The first matter involved Charles Bodie Jr. who faced two counts of break-ins and stealing and receiving. Bodie Jr. was arrested in Dundas Town on September 8 and inter-viewed by detectives at the Marsh Harbour Police Station. A search of his residence also yielded a collection of stolen items from Lofty Fig Inn and Boy Meets Girl Boutique. Bodie Jr. pled not guilty to all charges.

Meanwhile, Prosecutor Perkins Col-lie requested that Bodie Jr. be fitted with an electronic monitoring device or ankle bracelet. Bodie Jr. was granted $10,000 bail. Magistrate Evans-Williams also told the accused that he must remain at his resi-dence after work hours and to check in at the Marsh Harbour Police Station twice a week. His trial date is set for December 6.

Detective Sergeant 2377 Christopher Farquharson, head of the Central Detective Unit on Abaco, said he was pleased that they have caught the person they believe to be responsible for the majority of increased break-ins in Marsh Harbour lately.

Also appearing before the Magis-trate’s Court for arraignment was Dray-son Forbes, who was charged with pos-

session of dangerous drugs with intent to supply. Forbes was allegedly found with 1,352 grams of Indian hemp on July 16. Although he pled not guilty to the charges, Magistrate Evans- Williams told him that the court had no jurisdiction to grant him bail. His trial was set for October 25.

However, Forbes’ lawyer argued that he has ailing health after he was shot in July and sustained damage to his small in-testine. His attorney – Ms. Rolle – asked that her client’s case be handled as one of exceptional circumstances. Nevertheless, Forbes was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison where it was noted that he would require medical assistance.

Dept. Sgt. Farquharson thanked all officers on Abaco and Nassau for their as-sistance in bringing this particular matter to a close.

Blood drive scheduled for

SeptemberA blood drive is being organized for

Abaco on the dates of September 28 and 29. The “Blood Mobile” will be brought up to Abaco from Nassau along with tech-nicians to draw blood. The site for the blood drive will be at Maxwell’s Super-market in Marsh Harbour. People will be able to donate from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.

Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Abaco, President Dwayne Wallas ex-pressed that he hopes this event is success-

ful and can become an annual event. Blood reserves in The Bahamas are notoriously low meaning many life performing proce-dures cannot be completed in a timely mat-ter. Blood drives, such as the one planned for September 28 and 29, replenish sup-plies and save lives.

The Red Cross has several recom-mendations for successful blood donation. A good night’s sleep before hand coupled with drinking an extra sixteen ounces of water beforehand are both important. Avoiding fatty foods before the donation can also improve the chances for donating viable blood. There are certain restrictions to donating blood, such as high blood pres-sure or poor health, which will be covered by the technicians when you visit.

This will be a general blood drive. All persons are encouraged to attend and donate regardless of blood type.

The Rotary Blood Mobile will be on Abaco on September 28 to 29. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Maxwells, technicians will be standing by to accept donations of blood. Donating saves lives.


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I recently attended a meeting the police held with the public. A lot of business owners were present and many were not very encouraged with the outlook of crime on our island. Many of them have witnessed the growth of Abaco, if you will call it growth, from a carefree environment to a city where many business owners have to be on edge when locking up evenings.

It really was discouraging hear-ing the frustration, confusion and, in some cases, resignation that was be-ing expressed. The room was full of people, myself included, who were not quite sure what to do. Abaconians have a fighting spirit, but it is hard to fight against something as intangible as “crime.” Crime only makes itself vul-nerable to discovery when it is in the act, as it were.

And that’s the tricky bit.The officers that night did their

best to inform us, the public, about their different initiatives and steps we could take to prepare for increasing amounts of crime. And I truly believe many of them are putting in their best effort. Sleepless nights and consistent threats of danger must take its toll. It’s no secret that they need more resourc-es, which if Nassau truly believed that Abaco is worth investing in then they would find those resources. And it’s also no secret that better lines of com-munication can be established.

So I listened quietly and took notes like a good reporter. But I couldn’t

shake the feeling that something more could be done: that we, together, could do something more. It did not sit well with me and the faces I saw in that room told me they felt the same thing. Citizens stockpiling guns is not the an-swer. But neither is it a reasonable as-sumption that sitting back and expect-ing the patrol cars making their rounds will completely protect us.

So let’s find a middle ground.First, we can use technology to

better protect ourselves. A Facebook group has been created, called Abaco Crime Watch, whose purpose is to be a community message board that any-one can post to. Hopefully we can keep track of suspicious activities in our communities and warn neighborhoods across the island.

If you know about a string of at-tempted burglaries in Spring City you can post and anyone connected to the group can see that this activity has taken place. Your neighbors in Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town and elsewhere can see that and be on alert. Abaco Crime Watch is also intended to be a tool for the police to keep citizens in-formed.

Obviously this is not a perfect system. And many, many people are not connected on Facebook. But this is intended to be a first step in perhaps a more thorough and comprehensive sys-tem Abaconians can keep each other informed by. The key is talking to each other and listening.

I have a second suggestion for my fellow business owners and man-agers. The risks accompanying your position, such as being a target and late night shop closings, are becoming more and more real. We should real-ize this problem and work together to create a web of prevention. A network should be established among business owners and employees in each town where, if you feel threatened in any way or know you’ll be closing up later than usual, you have a network of con-tacts who will be willing to meet you at your place of work. There is safety in numbers and most criminals will not attempt to risk it.

I volunteer myself now as a Crime Watch Contact in Marsh Harbour. My number is 577-2723.

It is my sincere hope that small networks can build across Abaco to prevent crime in this manner. Watch-ing out for each other. Being our brother’s keeper. This is how we push back the fear of crime.

The next steps aren’t crystal clear to me. But I know unless we venture to take steps we will be outrun by those who learned to walk in the dark.

Upcoming Events•September 15: Heineken Tasting at Hope Town Inn & Marina

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•October ?: North Abaco By-Election

•October 4: Parenting with Purpose Seminar at Christian

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•November 3: Kayak Challenge

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Letters to the Editor

Distasteful experience at

an Abaco hotel and

rental property Dear Editor;On Friday August 25th six days

into a weeklong stay at a hotel and rent-al property in the Marsh Harbour area with in-laws who were visiting, I decided to take the boys down to the pool for a swim. After being in the pool for a few minutes, we were rudely approached by a female who owns one of the units, asking what room we were staying in. Not pay-ing any attention to this woman’s abra-sive approach, I GRACIOUSLY gave her the room number thinking that would be the end of that. She continued to go on about this being a private pool as if we didn’t belong there or as if we were incapable of reading the signs around the pool that clearly says “private pool for owners and GUESTS only.” She pro-ceeded up the stairs with her dog saying that she pays four thousand dollars for something, opened up her door, went on the phone and called someone. After she left within minutes a gentleman whom I presume works for the property came to the pool asking what room we were in. This same gentleman saw my son in the pool a few days earlier and was told what room we were in.

Maybe it was my dreadlocks, my fa-cial hair or perhaps the blackness of my skin that made this woman approach me

Driving ConditionsDear Editor,Over the past few months, I have

observed our already poor roads deterio-rate into outright dangerous roads. While pot holes have always been an issue here on our beautiful island, I feel as if the problem is growing out of control. It

and my family in such fashion, but what-ever her issues were, I told the gentle-man that as a guest of this property I did not appreciate the way in which my kids and I were approached. As he continued to try and justify this woman’s behavior, not having any appetite for being pacified or appeased I asked if this was policy to approach every guest swimming in the pool or just black, dreadlocked guests. I later found out that this woman also runs or works at the office.

Words cannot express the distaste and anger I felt towards this woman and would like to say to her that if she is a Bahamian, she should be ashamed of her disgraceful attitude. If she is not a Bahamian that attitude is not welcomed, unacceptable and you need to go back to whence you came with your dog and learn some manners.

This Bahamian can care less about your money, your profession, your per-ceived social status or colour of your skin. Rude, Nasty, Distasteful or Insinu-ating behavior towards me or my family will not be tolerated from ANYONE!

Omar Sherrieff Edmund McKenzieBahamian!!

is not just the nuisance of feeling a few bumps on the way to work, but the fact that commuters are having to drive either on the wrong side of the road or on the shoulder to avoid becoming a victim of a sink hole. I was in a situation this morn-ing where on the way to work I was un-able to avoid a pothole due to oncoming traffic, I was shocked at the impact that I and my car endured after plowing direct-ly into, and luckily out of, this HUGE pothole.

I propose that we petition our gov-ernment to stay on top of this problem. Not only for our sake but for the driving force of this economy: the tourists. We

can sit back and watch as our fellow Ba-hamians suffer the consequences of our visitors choosing other more developed vacation destinations or we can stand up and advocate for our livelihood.

I challenge the Abaconian as a fair judge to implement the measurement on a yearly basis by a scientific standard the depth and diameter of the potholes on our roads. We can use it as an indicator of our government’s performance and hold them accountable to it. I say we call it the Abaco Pothole Index (API).

Thank you for your time,Robert Key II


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By Canishka AlexanderOn August 5, Cia Monet’s Beauties

at Brunch series was held under the dis-tinguished patronage of Astrid Stratton at the Great Abaco Beach Resort to honour several prominent women on Abaco. In celebration of 50 years of the Women Suf-frage Movement, Stratton was honoured along with Anna Albury; First Lady Car-

Beauties at Brunch series honours five Abaco women

men Cornish; Wynsome Ferguson; and Quitel Charlton.

Stratton was recognized as the first Bahamian female pilot. First Lady Carmen Cornish was honoured for her work in the ministry whereas Wynsome Ferguson was recognized for her work in the Tourism sector. Quitel Charlton was commended for being an intelligent and well-rounded

role model in the community. Meanwhile, Ann Albury was ac-

knowledged for her academic achieve-ments and for overcoming the odds as a young, blind female. Former Miss Baha-mas Richa Sands sang a song in tribute to the honourees.

The event was organized by Patri-cia Chatti of Cia Monet, which is an on-

line clothing store that features designer brands. She explained that the honourees were nominated via an online poll. Earlier this year, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson was honoured in New Providence while Ge-neva Rutherford received her honours in Grand Bahama.

“Upon doing research, I realized that we have many women in The Bahamas who have gone unnoticed and gone above and beyond duties in terms of community building,” Chatti explained. “I wanted to do something to be able to celebrate these women, so I created this series for the purpose of creating an awareness and also [for] celebrating the great women of The Bahamas.”

Before the event began on Abaco, pa-trons were invited to have their photos tak-en by professional photographer Demetrius Francis by the media wall at the entrance of the pavilion. As brunch was served, the fashion extravaganza began with the lively Phyllis Garroway as moderator.

Abaco models strutted on the runway in fashionable, vibrant clothing suited for the casual or business environment as well as beachwear, men’s and children’s attire.

Following its Abaco visit, the Beau-ties at Brunch series will return to the capi-tal on October 14 for a grand finale. At that time, three Bahamasair female captains

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will be honoured along with four other women.

“This whole Beauties at Brunch thing is more than beauty and it’s more than food – it’s about trying to teach young girls about their value and their worth from as early as we can,” Chatti shared. “We’re born females, and we’re going to die fe-males, but what happens in the middles is what we’re trying to achieve.”

Next year, Chatti said they plan to visit Exuma, Long Island and Cat Island with the Beauties at Brunch series. She ap-pealed to corporate sponsors to come on board in advance to support the worthy cause. Also in attendance was Italia Wil-liams of I-Candy Make Up Line. Ten per-cent of the proceeds from the event were donated to Lovely Reckley’s “Feed the Children” Charity. Chatti said that they tend to take on a charity that is specific to the island, so that the community directly benefits.

“Honouring great women in The Ba-hamas goes beyond Nassau; there’s noth-ing like honouring people in the place where they are from,” Chatti concluded.

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you live a longer life basically through the foods you eat,” Brennen pointed out. “Along with the talks and the screenings, we’re going to be able to guide and give people the support they probably may not have at this time. We’re hoping to extend that as part of the fair and beyond.”

Kendy Anderson is assisting with the food vendor section and has put together a draft form that vendors can collect at the Abaco Tourist Office. Once vendors re-ceive a letter from the Dept. of Environ-mental Health and an approved vendor’s license from the Police Station, they will receive a business license just for the event.

As for promotion of the event, Bain-Cambridge said they would resort to using local media, the Cruiser’s Net, churches and marketing via the Internet to dissemi-nate information. They have also gained the support of Principal Ricardo Ferguson of Abaco Central High School (ACH) and Principal Rodney Smith of Central Abaco Primary School (CAPS). Sebastian An-drews from the Dept. of Youth will assist as a graphic artist by creating flyers and banners for the health fair.

Additionally, Bain-Cambridge ap-pealed to churches and schools that can loan chairs and tables for the event. Toward the end of the meeting, suggestions were made concerning prizes for the games, activities and competitions that will be held.

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On August 30 members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force met with concerned members of the public in the old court house in Dove Plaza. The Business Town Meeting, as it was called, was organized to address certain initiatives of Urban Re-newal 2.0 and to answer questions from business owners and community members regarding to the increase in criminal activ-ity.

Present that evening were members of the Marsh Harbour Police Force, including superintendent Noel Curry and Urban Re-newal Project Coordinator for Abaco, W/Sgt 2483 Jocelyn Smith. Detectives from New Providence were also present at the meeting and gave remarks.

Tips were offered to the public. Tips included maintaining a well-lit perimeter around your home or business and pay-ing close, but discreet, attention to details when in a confrontation with a criminal.

“Take note but don’t stare,” ex-plained Inspector Hart from the Central Detective Unit in Nassau, “does [the crim-inal] limp? Does he stutter? Does he talk with his hands?” He explained that “people are creatures of habit,” and small details can be enough to lead police to culprits.

A question and answer session with the crowd followed the presentations. Con-cerns were raised about the legality of cer-

tain nonlethal weapons, such as tasers. It was made clear that these, and any item that can be used to deal harm to another person, are considered “prohibited weap-ons.” Included in this definition of “pro-hibited weapon” was bringing registered hunting rifles to a place of work as a form of protection.

“We’re not monsters,” the offi-cers said in reference to themselves and the court system. “Obviously we look at mitigating circumstances in situations of self-defense.” Continuing on, however, it was made clear that in most circumstances resisting or countering with force is not preferable. “Arming yourself isn’t the so-lution,” they concluded.

Some closing points were made. “We’ve beefed up the night patrol,” Supt. Curry explained. The public, especially business owners, were encouraged to form watch groups and avoid falling into predictable habits that watchful criminals could capitalize on.

“We do what we do for the love of our country,” Supt. Curry said referring to his officers.

Another meeting is scheduled for next month.

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The CaysGreen Turtle Cay hosts FNM top brass for Gomez’s meet and greet

Left: Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Hu-bert Minnis, addresses the crowd. Next to him stands his young grandson, more con-cerned with the camera than with politics.

Above: clear skies provided a beautiful day as a backdrop for Mr. Gomez’s meet and greet at the Green Turtle Cay tennis courts.

Right: Deputy Leader of the FNM, Lo-retta Butler-Turner, fires up the crowd. Ms. Butler-Turner proved to be a dynamic speaker.

Below: not to be outdone, the Hon. Ryan Pinder gathered a group of Green Turtle PLP supporters to the Wrecking Tree Bar and Restaurant.

On Saturday, September 8 the Free National Movement’s (FNM) North Abaco candidate, Greg Gomez, held a meet and greet on Green Turtle Cay. Mr. Gomez was joined by high ranking members from the FNM, including Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis and Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner, on that day. The party also made a presentation and donation to the Amy Rob-erts All Age School.

A clear, warm Saturday encouraged many in the community to attend the event which was held at the tennis courts. Grilled food and cold drinks were provided for free to those who came to listen and meet the candidate. Green Turtle Cay is one of the larger voting blocs in the North Abaco constituency and a critical campaigning point.

Also active on Green Turtle Cay that day was the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) who had set up a counter-gathering at the Wrecking Tree Restaurant and Bar. The Hon. Ryan Pinder, Minister of Finan-cial Services and the man in charge of the PLP’s Green Turtle Cay campaigning, was present with yellow-clad supporters. Mr. Pinder wanted to be clear that the support-ers gathered that day at the Wrecking Tree

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were all Green Turtle Cay voters unlike, he said, the crowd gathered across the street. The PLP candidate for North Abaco is Renardo Curry.

FNM supporters, along with Dept. Leader Loretta Butler-Turner, had started gathering at the tennis courts that morning, but Mr. Gomez and his entourage arrived in Green Turtle shortly before 1:00 p.m. The candidate was greeted enthusiastically by his supporters.

After Mr. Gomez and Dr. Minnis briefly shook hands with supporters at the crowded ferry dock they made their way to the tennis courts to prepare for lunch. Before several brief speeches were made by the candidate and the party leaders they consulted with many in the crowd to get a feel as for what was important to the constituents. The sea wall was a topic of particular interest to citizens of the island community.

When asked about the two larger scale projects for North Abaco, the proposed bridge and port, Dr. Minnis explained that they were, to his knowledge, still on the docket. He continued on to make the point that if elected Gomez would continue to fight for these projects as well as other needs for North Abaco and Mr. Curry would, in Dr. Minnis’ opinion, stay along party lines and presumably try and fight against the projects. However, Dr. Minnis remained confident the projects would go ahead as planned.

Mr. Gomez was introduced as the first

speaker. He exclaimed that it was a great day to be in Green Turtle Cay “among my extended family.” He announced his inten-tions to make a donation to Amy Roberts All Age School later that same day. He continued, denouncing the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie’s comment regarding Abaco as “having had your fair share.” He prom-ised to fight to make sure “your children will have land and property. We are going to fight.”

Dept. Leader Loretta Butler-Turner stood before the crowd after Mr. Gomez. She applauded Mr. Gomez saying he was a “product of Abaco.” She continued on the same thread as Mr. Gomez saying she did not want to give the PLP “an opportu-nity to take Abaco backwards.” She also praised the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham as being “the greatest PM this country has ever had.”

Dr. Minnis was last to address the crowd before the official donation to the school. “Abaco has always been all to-gether,” he said, “and this is not the time for separation. You rescued The Bahamas in [the 1992 election] and you will again be the catalyst.”

Dr. Minnis stressed that each vote is important. He closed by saying that “though [the FNM] may be small in num-ber, Greg Gomez and the FNM will fight for your roads, subdivision and infrastruc-ture.”

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By Kelsi FarringtonOn September 3, the Green Turtle

Club on Green Turtle Cay held an awards ceremony for its hardworking and long-serving staff. Twenty staff members that night received awards for their service ranging from ten to forty years.

The successful hotel and marina has been a popular tourist destination for over 50 years. The event was held at Bluff House Beach Hotel, the cay's other hotel, and ensured a night off from work for all the staff at the Club. With honorable guests and speakers including Min. Ryan Pinder, the Club's owner, Adam Showell and rep-resenting the Ministry of Tourism, Ms.

Outten, the night doubled as a farewell to its General Manager, Lynn Johnson.

Lynn, who began work at the Green Turtle Club 32 years ago, rose from front desk to her most recent position as General Manager.

Lynn will be leaving behind a signifi-cant gap in the hearts and minds of return-ing guests and coworkers alike. Some of whom, like Linda McIntosh, she worked with since she started. The crowd, which consisted of employees (new and old) and their families, gathered not just to celebrate the veterans, but to also spend time with

Lynn Johnson being honoured with a gift from the Min. of Tourism for her many years of service. Left to Right: Kendy Anderson, Abaco’s head of Tourism Wynsome Ferguson, Lynn Johnson and Norther Bahamas Head of Tourism Jeritzen Outten.

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The Caysa gradually developed and well branched second family. There were glimpses at ev-ery table of teary eyes as the owner Adam Showell and assistant manager, Molly Mc-Intosh, presented Lynn with leaving gifts and well wishes on her move to Atlanta, Georgia.

There were also cheers as Adam, who was assisted Min. Pinder, presented individual awards to workers such as Ear-klin McIntosh and Raymond Lowe who have dedicated over 40 years of continuing service. It is staff like them and the Club’s fleet of cleaning ladies who have not just

Party From Page 15given up their time, but who have worked hard to keep it at its best.

There were awards presented to the kitchen staff, waitresses and bar staff like Debbie Symonette, all characters you couldn't imagine the hotel without. All who have not just become part of the Club, they have also shared many laughs and cre-ated unforgettable memories.

With the 'Number One Band in the Nation', The Gully Roosters, perform-ing their lively tracks after the buffet and awards, the ceremony provided the perfect chance for some staff to let loose on the dance floor and enjoy an evening that also commenced the hotel's annual closure until next month.

Left to right: Adam Showell (Owner of the Green Turtle Club), Erklin McIntosh- receiv-ing an award for 40+ years service at Club, and the Hon. Ryan Pinder.

North Abaco

By Timothy RobertsRenardo Curry, the Progressive Lib-

eral Party (PLP) candidate for North Ab-aco, held a ‘meet and greet’ at Treasure Cay Public Beach on Saturday, September 8, where guests were able to enjoy an eve-ning of music, food and drink while meet-ing some members of parliament including the Deputy Prime Minister, Philip ‘Brave’ Davis.

The Deputy Prime Minister told ea-ger party-goers that “the government be-longs to you because the PLP believes in you”, and to “vote with the same enthu-siasm and energy you are showing tonight for Renardo Curry.”

Mr. Curry said that his campaign is about “unity and progress” and his vision is to see everyone come together in the North. “Our vision is to improve the lives of all the people.”

“We want to show them that we are about unity and bringing the people togeth-er starting here in Treasure Cay and mov-ing throughout the north.”

He said that he sees Treasure Cay as the center of the economic improvement that he wants to see for North Abaco and that “Treasure Cay has always been one of those places that carried North Abaco when it comes to revenue and we want to see change in the whole of North Abaco.”

He said that he believes Treasure Cay and Green Turtle Cay – the two econom-ic centers of North Abaco - have a great model that’s already in place that can built upon and that there is hope that there will soon be a buyer for Walker’s Cay and the tourism that they once enjoyed in that area

PLP holds meet and greet in Treasure Cay

Above: PLP supporters gathered at Treasure Cay Beach for a meet and greet with candi-date Renardo Curry. Deputy Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis was also present that evening. The party capped off a day of campaigning that included distributing school supplies.

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Town PlanningBy Timothy Roberts

The Central Abaco Town Planning Board met on September 10 to review plans and applications dealing with resi-dential and multi-dwelling homes, fences and storage sheds among other matters.

The board reviewed nearly twenty applications worth a value of almost $2.4 million and approved all but one that re-quired further information.

The board also discussed an electron-ic gate that was built bisecting a road in the Marsh Harbour area. It was noted that they had received no application for the con-struction of the gate nor had they received the signatures of homeowners beyond the gate stating their approval for it.

Several members will visit the gate and discuss the matter with the person(s) responsible.

Central Abaco District Council

By Timothy RobertsAugust 30, 2012The Central Abaco District Coun-

cil voted to forward their favor of a boat storage facility to be located in the area of Snake Cay as they conducted business dur-ing their meeting on August 30.

Council members reviewed and dis-cussed an application that is before the For-eign Investment Board (FIB) for Bahamas Boat Storage, a sailboat storage yard to be located at Snake Cay. The applicants said they had received approval of their plans by insurance companies as a hurricane safe design and would allow boats to remain in Abaco throughout the hurricane season.

The project, a joint venture between a foreign investor and a Bahamian, was agreed to by the council at a reduced scale with the possibility of expansion in the fu-ture. The Council felt confident that the boat yard would not interfere with locals’ enjoyment of the area.

Chief Councillor George Cornish said that the Council had to deal with extra ex-penses over the last month due to the pro-cess of relocating to the new Government Complex. He added that they will need to pay for restoration and cleaning of the premises they are vacating as well.

Mr. Cornish said he also investigated some issues at the Central Abaco Landfill after receiving a phone call from council member Yvonne Key. He spoke to the con-tractor concerning the issues and was told there were repairs need to be done to some

equipment.Mr. Cornish reminded the contractor

that per contract the equipment is supposed to be on site at all times. When he returned the following week the machinery was in place and the landfill maintenance had re-sumed. The contract for the landfill was put out for bid in early September as the contract expires in October.

Council member Deshawn Simms in-formed the council that he purchased three lawnmowers for $307 each for the main-tenance of the field in Murphy Town near Abaco Central High School. The fields were all mowed and ready for the opening of school the following week.

He also expressed concern about the bush between Central Abaco Primary School and the adjacent field behind it. He said it posed safety problems as there are holes and caves in the bush and it was dis-covered earlier this year that a Haitian was living in a cave in the bush. The council discussed clearing the area with a bulldoz-er and making it usable by the school.

Road conditions were discussed as re-cent rain activities have increased the pot-hole population. A council member said that the Ministry of Works reported that they had problems procuring patch and that after months of being out of it the received only two pallets from Nassau in July.

Ms. Key informed the council that the Marsh Harbour Town Committee had purchased $1700 worth of patch from Ba-hamas Hot Mix in July. Island Administra-tor Preston Cunningham said that he would speak to them and have it released to the Ministry of Works to patch the roads on Marsh Harbour.

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thirty years of tireless service

Candace Key, former Principal of Hope Town Primary School, is retired. After thirty years of tireless service to the children and community of not only Hope Town, but Abaco as a whole, Ms. Key will leave behind a school that is above and be-yond what its limited resources would oth-erwise dictate. With a sense of duty and compassion to her school children that ex-tends well beyond their time in the old red and white school building, Ms. Key will leave behind an indelible mark.

Most recently the school became the first government school in the Caribbean to receive the Green Flag Eco-School Award. But Ms. Key’s accomplishments and ef-forts at the school go much farther back. Ms. Key has been a constant advocate for excellence in education and has become more than just an educator in her commu-nity.

To celebrate Ms. Key’s efforts and career, the school’s Parent Teacher As-sociation is organizing a luncheon. The luncheon will be held at the Hope Town Harbour Lodge on September 29 and ev-eryone is invited. A $25 ticket for lunch can be purchased.

If you would like to give a toast in Ms. Key’s honour, or have pictures and memories that you would like to share, please contact: Pleasants Higgs: 366-0797 [email protected], or Lindsey Mc-Coy: 366-0822 [email protected].

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Housebreaking (Suspect arrested)At 7:45pm on 7th September, 2012, a

32 year old female of Spring City, Abaco, reported that sometime between 7:45am and 7:30pm on 7th September, 2012, some unknown person/s broke into her residence through a rear door and stole her 32” Shape T.V. out of her bedroom. She sus-pects a male know to her from Spring City. Police action requested.

Suspect ArrestedOfficers of the Central Detective Unit

Abaco arrested the suspect of Spring City, Abaco, reference to this matter. Investiga-tion continues.

Assault & Threats of Death

(Under Investigation)At 4:40pm on 7th September, 2012, a

21 year old female of Spring City, Abaco, reported that on 4th September, 2012, at 7:30am while at her residence in Spring City she was choked by her husband who also threatened to kill her.

Police action requested.

Assault & Threats of Death

(Suspect arrested)At 9:10pm on 7th September, 2012,

a 31 year female of Spring City, Abaco, reported that sometime around 6:15pm on same date while at their residence in

Spring City, Abaco, her brother choked her and told her he was going to kill her. Police action requested.

Suspect arrestedOfficers of the Central Detective Unit

Abaco arrested the suspect of Spring City, Abaco, in reference to this matter. Investi-gation continues.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs

(Suspect arrested)At 8:10pm on 8th September, 2012,

Officers of the M.H.P.S. Reported that while at M.H.P.S. a search was conducted of a 49 year old male of Archers Blvd, Dundas Town who was in custody on an-other matter. Officers at that time discov-ered a small amount of marijuana on his person. As a result, the male was arrested and cautioned in reference to this matter. Investigation continues. He will appear be-fore the Magistrate’s Court to answer these charges.

Housebreaking & Stealing

(Suspect arrested)At 4:25pm on 6th July, 2012, a 38

year old male of Murphy Town, Abaco, reported that sometime between 5:30am and 4:00pm on 6th September, 2012, some unknown person/s broke and entered his residence through a front northern door. The culprit/s searched and stole his gold and silver Rolex watch, a black watch, one

silver bracelet valued and two gold rings. Police action requested.

Suspects arrestedOn 8th September, 2012, Officers of

the Central Detective Unit arrested two suspects of Dundas Town and Central Pines, Abaco, reference to this matter. In-vestigation continues.

Housebreaking (Suspect arrested)At 5:00pm on 6th September, 2012,

a 43 year old female of Archer’s Court, Murphy Town, Abaco, reported that some-time between 7:45am and 4:30pm on 6th September, 2012, some unknown person/s broke into her residence through an eastern door. Nothing appears to be stolen at this time. Investigation continues.

Suspects arrestedOn 8th September, 2012, Officers of

the Central Detective Unit arrested two suspects of Dundas Town and Central Pines, Abaco, reference to this matter.

Investigation continues.

Threats of Death (Under Investigation)

At 9:00am on 6th September, 2012, a 45 year old male of The Pigeon Peas, Ab-aco reported that sometime around 6:30pm on 5th September, 2012, two Haitian males known to him came to him in the Pigeon Peas and threatened to kill him. Police ac-tion requested.

Investigation continues.

Assault & Causing Damage

(Suspect arrested)On Saturday 8th September 2012

at 1900hrs a 47 year old female of Dun-das Town, Abaco, reported to the Marsh Harbour Police Station that about 1754hrs on 8/9/12 while at her residence she was slapped in the face by her ex-boyfriend, whom appeared to be intoxicated. The suspect also damaged several windows at the complainant's apartment; estimate cost of damage was unknown at the time. Offi-cers of the M.H.P.S. visited the scene and viewed the damages. Investigations are be-ing continued into this matter.

Suspect ArrestedOn Saturday 8th September 2012 at

2010hrs, Officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested and cautioned the suspect 49 year old male of Archer's Boulevard, Dundas Town, Abaco, while at his residence reference to these matters. Investigations continue.

Assaulting a Police Officer

(Arrest)On Sunday 9th September 2012 P/C

146 Rolle, Officers of the M.H.P.S. came into the with a 20 year old male of Murphy Town under arrest reference to Assaulting a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Obscene Language & Disorderly Behaviour. Offi-cers reported arresting him at 4:55pm on the same date.

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can be revitalized.“We have to get the mindset of the

people to think about owning business and not just working for the government,” he said adding that it’s going to take a lot of working to change the mindset of the peo-ple.

“This is a reminder that we are look-ing for change and that’s why a good num-ber of young people here tonight. They are ready for the vision of change for North Abaco,” he said.

Mr. Curry told the audience that the PLP is the government of the Bahamas and he is the representative of the PLP. “Vote for me and I will work hard for the things you want to see happen in North Abaco. Give me the opportunity to serve you and I will serve you with dignity and pride.”

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Boys Meets Girl BoutiqueBy Samantha Evans

Boy Meets Girl Boutique opened in Suite 110 of the Memorial Plaza on July 21st, 2012. Owner, Cina Ingraham stated that she was once in the insurance indus-try but when that career ended, she wanted something different to do. Since she has a great sense of fashion, loves dressing up and adores shoes, she decided to open a boutique for adults.

However, she didn’t just want an ordinary boutique. She wanted her store to look like those ones located in upscale malls in the United States. She decided to use the neutral colors of black and white which appeal to both sexes and set it up with plush furniture.

She specializes in men and women’s clothing, shoes, sneakers, and accessories. Her accessories include handbags, clutch-es, hats, scarves, and earrings. She also sells body sprays.

Women sizes range from one to 4X and men sizes range from small to 4X. Since opening, she stated that the response has been great. She is most appreciative of the support especially since everyone who visited the boutique heard about it through word of mouth.

Her store is open Monday to Thurs-day 9:30am to 6pm and Fridays and Sat-urdays from 9:30am to 7pm. They can be contacted at 225-2774.

The Beauty and Health CenterBy Samantha Evans

Abaco now has a new business that caters to the whole family. The Beauty and Health Center is a one stop shop that spe-cializes in hair care, nail care, massages, facials, colon therapy/colonoscopy, acu-puncture, and skin esthetician services. Owner, Victoria Major has worked in the field of pain management for the past six years. She is from Freeport and decided to open her business here because she has a large number of clients that travelled to see her in Freeport.

At her center, the atmosphere is in-viting and everyone is treated like royalty. She has a Princess Spa for Little Girls which includes a mini massage, mini fa-cial, hair style, manicure (polished nails), make up, and they get to dress up in prin-cess clothing.

The day ends with them getting their picture taken. This service is provided by appointment only and the group must in-clude 6, 8 or 10 girls.

Major believes that if more dads will take the time to tell and show their daugh-ters that they are beautiful then they will not depend on a man to tell them. More-over, this experience teaches them how to be ladies. This Princess Spa is tailored to meet the needs of kids.

There is also a boutique in the cen-ter which specializes in plus sizes, dress shoes, sandals, hair weaves, beauty sup-plies, and accessories. She carries a small selection of other sizes as well.

The massages she offers include Tie, Swedish, deep tissue, stone massage, re-flexology, acupuncture among others. She would like to educate potential clients on the healing power that massages have such as calming and relaxation, stretching, lym-phatic drainage, pain management, tight-ening skin, and as a stress reliever.

Couple massages can be done as well. Gift certificates will be available in time for the holidays. The center is located in the old Barclay’s Building across from Bed, Bath and Between. She is open 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. Walk ins are welcomed but appointments are preferred. Clients are seen on Sundays by appoint-ment only.

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Originally printed in Destination Abaco Summer 2012.

Reprinted with permission.Submitted By Dave Ralph

Do you wonder why the picture of a river steamer from New York is in a publi-cation about Abaco? The boat is the Robert Fulton, a day-excursion boat that plied the Hudson River in New York during the first half of the nineteenth century. What’s the connection with Abaco?

Abaco residents older than 50 years will remember the changes that this boat brought when it arrived on Abaco in No-vember 1959. They will remember trips to the Fulton for groceries in the mammoth

company store. Today it would not rate the mammoth designation, but in the early 1960s it was huge, the biggest store any-where outside Nassau. The Fulton was the headquarters of Owens-Illinois, the com-pany that had the lumbering operation on Abaco in the 1960s.

The Fulton was built in 1909 as a steamer on the New York’s Hudson River taking as many as 4,000 passengers on day excursions between New York City and Albany, but it was sent to the scrap yard in 1954.

The 345-foot Robert Fulton was res-cued from the scrap yard in 1956 and con-verted into a floating center to support the

pulpwood operation with its U.S. employ-ees and dependents.

The main deck had the two items our older residents remember - the gen-eral store and the medical clinic. Can you imagine the comparison of a store covering much of the bottom deck with chill boxes and freezers compared to tiny local stores that were without refrigeration. The store was of great benefit to all the communities of Central Abaco.

The company had several hundred employees along with their dependents living in relatively remote areas with no modern stores so the company store was a necessity. It provided groceries of all sorts, fresh and frozen meats, dairy prod-ucts, fresh vegetables and the normal as-sortment of canned and dry groceries. But the inventory also included notions, fabric and clothing, hair and skin products, pat-ent medicines, and some furniture, all the basic items a family required. This was the first time that fresh milk and ice cream were available on Abaco.

However, for all the assortment, cus-tomers never knew exactly what was in stock. They stood along a 150-foot-long counter looking through a chain link fence down the aisles where the food and other merchandise were located.

Inside the fence clerks served the cus-tomers, one clerk with one customer un-til the customer was done. Customers did their best to look down the aisles and guess what was there. When finished, items were put on the conveyor belt under the counter and off you went to the cashier to wait for your groceries to arrive.

Perhaps this store made the biggest

impact to daily life in Central Abaco. Area shopkeepers came either by car or boat to get fresh milk, ice cream and other food products that required freezers and coolers for shipping. Until the Fulton arrived, lo-cal shops depended on the weekly mailboat from Nassau which had minimal capac-ity for frozen and refrigerated food. Most meat products sold locally at that time were typically corned, salted or dried. Pickled pig’s feet, salt pork and similarly pre-served products were also common.

The arrival of the store upset the local kerosene market to the benefit of all. Local shopkeepers ordered it in drums from Nas-sau and dispensed it with a hand pump it into various containers brought by custom-ers. It sold locally for three and sixpence a gallon or 49 cents. It was a messy process as the drums usually leaked on the ship and through town as the drums were rolled from the dock to a shop.

The Fulton store installed two 10,000 gallon tanks, one for kerosene and one for gasoline sales which were filled by the Shell tanker. Kerosene was a prime fuel in the lumber villages for cooking and light-ing. The company paid 12 cents a gallon for kerosene and sold it for 18 cents. How-ever, retail at 18 cents was far below the cost in the drums and the mail boat was happy to be out of the kerosene business.

The other major benefit that Owens Illinois provided Abaco was the clinic. It was tiny by today’s standards but was quite complete including two small rooms with beds for overnight emergencies. With the clinic came a doctor, Ejnar Gottlieb, the

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CherokeeLee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075

Grand CayRosie’s Place 352-5458

Green Turtle Cay Barefoot Homes 14 hse 577-4092Bluff House Club 12 units 365-4247Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 800-752-0166Green Turtle Club 35 rm 365-4271Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161Ocean Blue Properties + 34 365-4636Other Shore Club 365-4226Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105

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Hope TownAbaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133Crystal Villas 5 villas 321-452-0164Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224Hope Town Inn 6 rm 4 Villas 366-0003Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0266Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154Sea Gull Cottages + 4 hse 366-0266Sea Spray Resort 6 villas 366-0065Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557

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Marsh Harbour areaAbaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719Abaco Towns 16 apts 367-0148Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000Living Easy + 16 hse 367-2202Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600Regattas 32 apts 577-6764HG Christie + 11 hse 367-4151

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first time that Abaco had a resident doctor.Patients came from all over Abaco

for treatment. For many it was almost a so-cial event. The patients would see friends and relatives that were from other com-munities. Remember that travel between the towns was very limited. There were no roads connecting towns on the main-land until Owens Illinois put them in, and travel by water was frequently by sailboat or small outboard motors.

Days when the Fulton’s clinic was open were a challenge for those going to the upper deck as the wide staircase just outside the clinic made a perfect bleacher for the patients waiting their turn.

The main working area for the log-ging operation was upstairs on the second deck. Beginning in the bow renovations included a large office area, a small con-ference room, a cashier’s cage, a laundry room, a school for the children of the su-pervisory staff and a small room used as a “members club.” Mid-ship was a lounge, a kitchen and dining room for the super-visory staff who were single and a lounge where movies were shown. Farther to the stern were rooms for single men - me-chanics, equipment operators and others from the company’s stateside lumbering operations.

The third deck had ten apartments for families. The empty pilot house remained on top.

The company maintained the kitchen and dining room for the benefit of the sin-gle men living on the boat. Breakfast for the bachelor men aboard the Fulton was at 6 a.m. They assembled again a few min-utes before noon for lunch punctually at 12. They returned a little after 5 p.m. to clean up for supper at 6 p.m. Lumbering

management understood that well fed em-ployees were easier to deal with and more productive so the food was good and plen-tiful.

Everyone waited outside until the cook rang the bell. Newcomers quickly learned to respect the assigned seating. Sit-ting in the wrong seat was apt to cause you and the chair to be picked up and set aside by a burley logger who claimed his place.

Meals were not a social event beyond asking to pass the food. The lounges out-side were for socializing. The cook’s do-main was sacred, and no one contested her rules. The men were not there for social mingling but to eat and get out. After eat-ing, each man took his plate and utensils to the kitchen, scraped the plate clean and left. A newcomer who forgot to take his empty plate to the kitchen was confronted with his same dirty plate at the next meal. You only forgot once.

The Member’s Club, between the kitchen and the center lounge, was opened for half an hour before the 6 p.m. dinner bell rang and sold cold beer along with full bottles of liquors. Since I did not drink, I was assigned as the volunteer bartender and put in charge with the key.

The pulpwood was loaded in the woods onto large pallets that were then car-ried aboard big barges and towed by tugs to the paper mill in Jacksonville. When the barges arrived, the empty pallets were offloaded and the full pallets loaded im-mediately. I had many late-night wake-up calls by men needing an emergency bottle after working late night hours.

My job was in the office so I had better hours then the men working in the woods. But the six a.m. breakfast was still tough to live with. Breakfast relief came as I became acquainted with the office man-ager, an older gentlemen and a seasoned

employee from Wisconsin. He was given breakfast at 7:30, and I managed to join him which was a big relief.

While the Fulton was floating, it rose and fell with the tide. In strong winter winds it rolled side-to-side, sometimes so much that office staff would get woozy and even seasick while working at a desk.

When the Fulton was towed to the Snake Cay dock, it was initially afloat. One oddity about the Fulton was the slight slant of the office deck that was somewhat higher in the middle with a slight slope on either side. In calm weather this was not noticeable, but in winter when the boat rolled, unattended office chairs would go careening off and crash to the side. Chairs were tied to desks like a horse tethered out-side the village saloon.

The Fulton’s riveted hull was show-ing its age and had increasing leaks in her long and rusty bilge. The boat was soon repositioned with fill carefully put around the hull, making it landlocked and immune to possibly sinking. So the Fulton lived her final days aground.

The logging operation came to a close on Abaco in 1967 and moved to Andros.

The Robert Fulton could not be moved but had to be destroyed as required by govern-ment. The boat was first burned, then the steel sections were cut apart and trucked into the woods. The hole at the dock was filled, leaving no trace.

Her last trip was in 2011 when scrap metal dealers found her remains and sent them off for recycling.

It was an intriguing piece of Abaco’s past that my wife and I lived on.

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Bikes & Scooters • BoatsCars & Cart Rentals

Marsh HarbourA & P Car Rentals ............................................. 367-2655Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals .............................. 367-1035B & B Boat Rentals ........................................... 367-7368Bargain Car Rentals .......................................... 367-0500Blue Wave Boat Rentals ................................... 367-3910Concept Boat Rentals ....................................... 367-5570Cruise Abaco. .................................................... 577-0148Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco) ...................... 367-2979Rainbow Boat Rentals ...................................... 367-4602Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars .................. 367-4643Rich’s Boat Rentals .......................................... 367-2742Sea Horse Boat Rentals .................................... 367-2513Sea Star Car Rentals ......................................... 367-4887The Moorings Boat Rentals ............................. .367-4000

Green Turtle CayBrendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental .................. 365-4411 C & D Cart Rental ............................................. 365-4084Cruising Cart Rentals ........................................ 365-4065D & P Cart Rental ............................................. 365-4655Donnie’s Boat Rentals ....................................... 365-4119Kool Karts ........................................................ 365-4176Reef Boat Rentals ............................................ 365-4145Sea Side Carts & Bikes ...................................... 365-4147 T & A Cart Rentals ............................................ 375-8055

Guana CayDonna Sands Cart Rentals ............................... 365-5195Dive Guana Boats & Bikes ................................. 365-5178Orchid Bay Cart rentals ..................................... 354-5175

Lubbers QuartersCruise Abaco .............................................321-220-8796

Man-O-WarConch Pearl Boat Rentals.................................. 365-6502Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals ................................. 365-6024 Waterways Boat Rental ................357-6540 & 365-6143

Hope TownCat’s Paw Boat Rentals ..................................... 366-0380Elbow Cay Cart ................................................. 366-0530Hope Town Cart Rentals .................................. 366-0064Island Cart Rentals .......................................... 366-0448Island Marine Boat Rentals .............................. 366-0282J R’s Cart Rental ................................................ 366-0361Sea Horse Boat Rentals .................................... 366-0023T & N Cart Rentals ............................................ 366-0069

Treasure CayAdventure on Prozac - Kayak ............................ 365-8749Blue Marlin Rentals. ......................................... 365-8687Cash’s Carts ...................................................... 365-8771Cornish Car Rentals .......................................... 365-8623JIC Boat Rentals ............................................... 365-8582Triple J Car Rentals ........................................... 365-8761Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ............................. 365-8749

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Visitors’ GuideRestaurants • Services • Transportation

Restaurant GuidePrices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper

(Based on dinner entree range)+ Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town

Marsh HarbourAbaco Pizza. ................................$ .................. 367-4488Anglers ...................................$$$ .................. 367-2158Blue Marlin .................................$ .................. 367-2002Curly Tails ...............................$$$ .................. 367-4444Gino’s ..........................................$ .................. 367-7272Golden Grouper ........................$ .................. 367-2301Island Family Rest .......................$ .................. 367-3778Java Coffee House .......................$ .................. 367-5523Jamie’s Place ...............................$ .................. 367-2880Jib Room ..................................$$ .................. 367-2700Kentucky Fried Chicken ...............$ .................. 367-2615Mangoes .................................$$$ .................. 367-2366Pop’s Place + ..............................$ .................. 367-3796Snack Shack + ............................$ .................. 367-4005Snappas ....................................$$ .................. 367-2278Wallys ....................................$$$ .................. 367-2074

Hope TownAbaco Inn ..............................$$$ .................. 366-0133 Cap’n Jacks ................................$$ .................. 366-0247 Harbour’s Edge ......................... $$ .................. 366-0087H T Coffee House (B & L) ..............$ ................. .366-0760H T Harbour Lodge ..................$$$ .................. 366-0095Munchies ....................................$ .................. 366-0423OnDa Beach ..............................$$ .................. 366-0558Sea Spray ‡ ...............................$$ .................. 366-0065Sugar Shack + ............................$ .................. 366-0788

Little HarbourPete’s Pub ..................................$$ .................. 366-3503

Lubber’s QuarterCracker P’s .................................$$ .................. 366-3139

Man-O-WarBradley’s on the Harbour .............$ .................. 365-6380Dock’n Dine .................................$ .................. 365-6139Island Treats Snack Bar ................$ .................. 365-6501

Guana CayBaker’s Bay - Market Place ......$$$ .................. 612-1021Grabbers ...................................$$ .................. 365-5133Nippers .....................................$$ ................. 365-5143Orchid Bay ...............................$$$ .................. 365-5175

Treasure CayCoco Beach Bar & Grill. ................$ .................. 365-8470Florence’s Cafe .............................$ ................. .365-8354Spinnaker Restaurant .............$$$ .................. 365-8469Touch of Class ........................$$$ .................. 365-8195Treasure Sands Club ................$$$ ................. .365-9385

Green Turtle CayBluff House .............................$$$ .................. 365-4200Jolly Roger Bistro ......................$$ .................. 365-4200Green Turtle Club ....................$$$ .................. 365-4271Harvey’s Island Grill ...................$$ .................. 365-4389McIntosh’s Restaurant ..............$$ .................. 365-4625Miss Emily’s Restaurant .............$$ .................. 365-4181New Plymouth Inn ....................$$ .................. 365-4161Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill $$ ................. 365-4039Plymouth Rock Cafe ..................$$ .................. 365-4234Shorties Take-a-way...................$$..................365-4342Sundowners ..............................$$ .................. 365-4060

Sandy PointNancy’s......................................$$ .................. 366-4120

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Emergency ServicesPolice - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 911B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 The following services are provided by volunteers Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749

Medical ServicesAbaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour ......................367-2295 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic ................................367-0020Integrated Medical Center ..........................................367-1304 Emergency ...............................................458-1234Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...................................367-0049Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ............................367-2510Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay .........................................365-8288Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ..............................365-0300Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ...........................365-4028Government Clinic Hope Town ...................................366-0108Government Clinic Sandy Point ..................................366-4010Government Clinic Fox Town ......................................365-2172

Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - PhoneGreen Turtle Cay

Bluff House ....................... 45 .........F .........365-4200Green Turtle Club .............. 32 .........F .........365-4271Black Sound Marina .......... 15 .....................365-4531Other Shore Club ............... 12 .........F .........365-4195Abaco Yacht Service........... 10 .........F .........365-4033

Treasure CayTreasure Cay Marina ........ 150 .........F .........365-8250

Man-O-WarMan-O-War Marina .......... 26 .........F .........365-6008

Marsh HarbourBoat Harbour Marina ...... 183 .........F .........367-2158Conch Inn .......................... 75 .........F .........367-4000Harbour View Marina ........ 36 .........F .........367-2182Mangoes Marina ............... 29 .....................367-4255Marsh Harbour Marina ...... 52 .........F ......... 367 2700

Hope TownHope Town Marina ............ 16 .....................366-0003Hope Town Hideaways ................................366-0224Lighthouse Marina .............. 6 .........F .........366-0154Sea Spray .......................... 60 .........F .........366-0065

Spanish CaySpanish Cay Marina ........... 75 .........F .........365-0083

Guana CayBakers Bay Marina .......... 158 .........F .........365-5802Guana Hide-aways ............ 37 .....................577-0003 Orchid Bay ......................... 64 ........F .........365-5175Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh

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Tours & ExcursionsAbaco Eco Tours & Kayak rental .......................475-9616Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour ................367-2936Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour .........................367-4117Abaco’s Nature Adventure ...............................577-0004Above & Below • Marsh Harbour .....................367-0350Adventure on Prozac - T Cay ............................365-8749Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay ......................365-4411C & C Charters - Treasure Cay ...........................365-8506Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour ....................367-2787Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town .............366-0024

Airlines Serving AbacoAbaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is ...........................367-2266Air Gate Aviation - Daytona/New Smyrna ...........................367-3636American Eagle - Miami .....................................................367-2231Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ............................367-2095Continental Connection - Miami Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach ..............................................367-3415Craig Air Center - North Florida ...........................................367-3522IBC Airways - Ft.Lauderdale, W Palm Beach .........................367-1336Locair - Fort Lauderdale .............................................1-800-205-0730 Regional - Freeport...............................................................367-0446Sky Bahamas - Nassau/Ft. Lauderdale .................................367-0996 Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale .....................................367-0140Western Air - Nassau ...........................................................367-3722 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale .............................................367-0032

Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Abaco Air ..............................................................................367-2266Cherokee Air Charters ........................................................367-3450

Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Extra $3 for each passengers above two

• Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ........................................................$10Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ........................................$15Spring City ........................................................................................$15Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch .............................$15Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ..........................................................$20Snake Cay ........................................................................................$35Casuarina Point.................................................................................$60Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour .............................................$80Bahama Palm Shore .........................................................................$90Crossing Rocks ................................................................................$105Sandy Point ...................................................................................$150Leisure Lee .......................................................................................$50Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry ...................................................$80 Treasure Cay Resort...........................................................................$85Fox Town ........................................................................................$165

• Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and:Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ................................................. $ 10 Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ..........................................$10

Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hourChildren under three - free • Caged pets - as people

Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea.

• Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08Green Turtle Cay ferry dock ...............................................................$10Madeira Park ....................................................................................$20Sand Banks ......................................................................................$25Treasure Cay Resort...........................................................................$30Leisure Lee .......................................................................................$45Black Wood ......................................................................................$20Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...............................................................$40Cedar Harbour .................................................................................$60Wood Cay .........................................................................................$70Mount Hope .................................................................................... $80Fox Town ..........................................................................................$85Crown Haven ...................................................................................$90Marsh Harbour airport .....................................................................$80

Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ..............................................$80 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ................................................$85Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry ...........................................$25Treasure Cay Hotel to Blue Hole ........................................................$30

Attractions Albert Lowe Museum ................................Green Turtle CayCapt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits ..Green Turtle CayMemorial Sculpture Garden .................... Green Turtle CayWyannie Malone Historical Museum .................Hope TownElbow Cay Light Station ....................................Hope TownSwim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour ........ Pelican ShoreDrive to & swim in Blue Hole ...........Treasure Cay farm road Art studio & working foundry ...................... Little HarbourWorking boatyards .....................................Man-O-War cay

Pocket Beaches• Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour• Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour• Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour• Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour

Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore • Sandy Point & more

Items of interest • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road • Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067

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Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pmMarsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are advised to contact the office for the changes.

Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute rideT Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm* 5:00pm Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm* * * Note: 4:30 pm trip to GTC not on Sundays ** Note: 4:30 pm trip will be made from New Plymouth onlyNew Plymouth :One way adult $12 (Children $7) • Round trip $17 (Children $10) • Extra to some G T Cay docks

Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters AvailableTreasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $40 Round TripT Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $45 Round Trip

Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand BahamaCrown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals.

Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec)Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Call for rates. The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160

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Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless notedMarsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes

Tourism’s People-to-People program Be matched with a local person or family with a similar interest such as Bird watching, Attending church, Foreign language, School class visit, Environmental interest. Marine, Native plants, History, Humane Society, etc. This is not a dating service or an offer for a free meal or lodging but an opportunity to meet someone locally with similar interests. Call Tourism’s Doranell Swain at 367-3067 for more information. Email: [email protected]

Marsh HarbourJody Albury ...............375-8068Sidney Albury ............477-5996Richard Albury ..........367-0367Terrance Davis ..........375-8550Buddy Pinder ............366-2163Justin Sands .............367-3526Danny Sawyer ..........367-3577Jay Sawyer ...............367-3941

North AbacoO’Donald McIntosh ...477-5037Alexander Rolle ........365-0120Edward Rolle ............365-0024Herbert Thurston ......365-2405

Sandy PointValantino Adderley ....366-4323Anthony Bain ............366-4107Derek Gaitor .............366-4249Nicholas Roberts ......366-4486

Treasure CayCapt. Joe Pritchard ...559-9117

Casaurina PointJunior Albury ............... 366-3058

Cherokee Noel Lowe ................... 366-2107Marty Sawyer .............. 366-2115Randy Sawyer ............ 366-2284Will Sawyer ................. 366-2177

Crossing RocksTony Russell ............... 366-3259

Green Turtle CayRick Sawyer ................ 365-4261Ronnie Sawyer ........... 365-4070

Hope TownMaitland Lowe ............ 366-0234Tom Albury .................. 366-3141

Man-O-WarDavid Albury ............... 365-6502

Charter BoatsLucky Strike - Hope Town .....................366-0101Sea Gull - Hope Town ...........................366-0266A Salt Weapon - Hope Town .................366-0245Down Deep ...........................................366-3143Local Boy ..............................................366-0528 Back Breaker ........................................365-5140


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the abaconian, sept 15, 2012 section a

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north abaco constituents

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