The Abaconian - April 15, 2014 - Section A

April 15, 2014

VOLUME 22

NUMBER 08

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April 15th, 2014

Devour! The Beach invites foodies to Green Turtle

What’s Inside

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residents upset about beach erosion. A10

•Find

out what everyone’s saying. Letters to the Editor. A9

•Check

out some of the Abaconians making up the National CARIFTA team. B10

•”The

Candy Striped Lighthouse” Book Review.

A15 Devour! The Beach was a beach-side food and wine extravaganza held at the Green Turtle Club from March 26-29. Locals and tourists alike came to Green Turtle to experience decadent dishes from five famous chefs and a to refresh their palates with specially selected wines. Above: Green Turtle Club staff with one evening’s special guest - the former Prime Minister. Left to right Chantelle McIntosh, the Rt. Hon. Hubert A Ingraham, Claudia Sawyer and Rita Thompson. See page 11 for the full story.

Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas visits Abaco

Work inside Leonard Thompson Terminal “completed”

Green light given to begin moving over

•One

young Abaconian achieved his dream of flying... And then some. A21

•Is

the new airport’s opening so past due it already has mold growing on it? A22

•Was

the Hope Town Lighthouse really sold?

Find out next April 1.

What’s Happening

•April On April 2, the Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, Yuan Guisen, visited Abaco. He was greeted at the Marsh Harbour International Airport by the Island Administrators as well as other government officials including Senator Gary Sawyer, MP Renardo Curry, the Abaco Controller of Customs and representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Above: Ambassador Yuan Guisen (right) along with his wife Madam Yang Hong (left) visited several places throughout Abaco including a stop at the Hope Town Lighthouse. See page 2.

Above: the new Leonard M Thompson Airport from the side. Security personnel have been in training for the past four weeks in anticipation of the airport’s opening. However, no Air Traffic Control personnel have undergone training as yet.

By Timothy Roberts While Abaconians remain skeptical about the government’s latest approximate date for the new Marsh Harbour International Airport Terminal’s opening, visible progress is taking place that may give some hope.

During her contribution to the midterm budget in the house of Assembly in March the Minister of Aviation and Transport, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin noted that they were “eyeing” the end of April for a possible opening of the terminal.

During a recent visit the Deputy Prime Please see Airport

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•April Luau

12: Man-O-War

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17: Hope Town School Wine & Art Show

•April

19: Guana Cay Youth Sports Fundraiser

•April

17-26: Abaco Anglers Fishing Tournament

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2-4: GTC Island Roots Heritage Festival

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Central & All Abaco Chinese Ambassador tours Abaco

Above: Ambassador Yuan Guisen greeted at the airport by North Abaco Island Admin. Neil Campbell, Senator Gary Sawyer and MP Renardo Curry.

Below: The Ambassador and his wife at Bakers Bay in Guana Cay with Bakers Bay Exec. - Livingston Marshall.

On April 2, the Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, Yuan Guisen, arrived on Abaco. He was greeted at the airport and immediately taken to the Office of the Prime Minister in the Marsh Harbour Government Complex for a banquet. Before the meal he was introduced to those in attendance which included island administrators, representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Customs, the private sector and other government officials.

Mr. Guisen thanked everyone for the warm reception and said, via his translator, “As soon as I set foot on land on Abaco I felt at home.”

North Abaco Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Renardo Curry, spoke briefly with Mr. Guisen about Abaco. He told him that besides the beautiful water and scenery, Abaco is home to vibrant communities, “Places like Man-OWar Cay,” he gave as an example, mentioning their boat-building heritage.

Mr. Guisen told the room that he expects more Chinese tourists to be visiting The Bahamas. He continued by saying Chinese Tour Companies are ready to begin partnering and learning about the tourist product of Abaco. He said he is committed to helping attract the market in China.

Mr. Curry said that, “Having him visit Abaco speaks to how important the things happening here are.”

Mr. Guisen and his wife, Madam Yang Hong, spent the next day touring some of the Cays. He remarked that the

view from the Hope Town Lighthouse was very beautiful and during his visit to Man-O-War was very interested in the boat building operations. The Ambassador was then taken to lunch at Bakers Bay on Guana Cay and given a tour of the property.

The Ambassador also spent some time in North Abaco.

MP Curry said he felt the Ambassador’s visit went, “Very well.” He said that ideas are being exchanged for a “People to people” program and that the Ambassador would be encouraging his government to make investments on Abaco as well as promote it as a tourist destination.

Above: The Ambassador was treated to a luncheon banquet at the Government Complex after his arrival. The guava duff dessert was well-received.

Below: Mr. Guisen was very impressed and interested in the boat building activities on Man-O-War Cay.

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Central & All Abaco Central Abaco Council March 27, 2014

By David Ralph Chief Councillor George Cornish met with a full board of nine council members in the Government Administration Complex on March 27, 2014.

Two residents attended to clarify issues with the Coffy Cemetery by the Port in Marsh Harbour. This cemetery plot was donated to the community in April 1874.

Concerns were raised last month on whether the cemetery is public or private. This governs who controls burials as a private cemetery can be restrictive whereas a public cemetery is open to all. A recent communique from Crown Lands stated that “it was not private” without further details.

Management of the cemetery is to continue with local management as before, pending further clarification.

Mr. Krezel, engineer for the Abaco Ministry of Works, spoke at length on the need for contractors to comply with plans and those submitting plans to comply with the Bahamas Building Code requirements.

The legal requirement for engineers and other specialty professions to prepare, review and stamp some plans was also brought out.

Council members objected to his interference with plans approved locally as the Local Government Act specifically gives the authority of the Building Control Officer to the Chief Councillor. It was brought out that government often makes

laws and regulations that work well in Nassau but are difficult to comply with in the Family Islands.

The Deputy Director of Works is expected to visit Abaco in the next few weeks and a meeting with council members will be arranged to sort out responsibilities.

A scholarship in the name of Mike Mlone, Abaco’s first local government Chief Councillor, is being formulated. It was too late to establish this award for this year's applicants Quotes are being reviewed for replacement signs at township entrances.

Repairs will be made to the Southside Dock which has been vandalized and is an important arrival and departure point for Moore’s Island persons and bonefish guides with their customers. Garbage clean-up will be undertaken at this site.

Airport

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Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Philip Brave Davis noted that he believed they would be ready at the beginning of May. Presently FES Construction is finishing up their last bits of work and are confident that their work will be completed by the end of the month if not before. Project Manager for FES, Cameron Edgecombe noted that their work inside the terminal building is completed and they expect to finish the paving of the tarmac within the next couple of weeks.

Employees, particularly security per-

Above: drilling underway by the new terminal. FES Construction is finishing up their last bits of work and are confident that their work will be completed by the end of the month if not before. sonnel, have been in training for the last four weeks and are expected to be ready for the upcoming opening. However, at this time no Air Traffic Control personnel have undergone training to be stationed at the control tower in Marsh Harbour.

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South Abaco Cherokee hosts “Big Sing”

Above: Bateman Sands playing the mouth organ.

By Lee Pinder Epworth Methodist Chapel in Cherokee Sound hosted a “Big Sing” on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. on March 23, to help raise medical funds for one of their members and pay tribute and special thanks to another.

A large and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed some lively and up-lifting selections from several different artists and groups.

The audience participated in the program whenever they could by singing along or clapping their hands in time to the music.

People came from as far away as Green Turtle Cay and Sandy Point.

The evening started off with the Epworth Corale singing a couple of their favourites. The oldest performer was

Cherokee’s own Brother Bateman Sands at 81 years young who sang and played his mouth organ.

Akehm Adderley, an up and coming singer from Dundas Town, with his strong voice belted out one of his favourite hymns to everyone’s enjoyment. The Faith Sisters, three young ladies from the Cherokee Assemblies of God, did a couple of beautiful renditions of some more lovely hymns and the audience was enjoying every minute of it.

There was a beautiful selection done

by Roger Pinder playing guitar and singing a duet along with his wife, Laurel.

Someone you see everywhere these days is Viola Adderly with her extremely popular Rake & Scrape program that she puts on.

This evening she was showing off a brand new grater, with a proper handle. She gets the audience fired up, and I’m pleased to report her music is still fantastic (with or without a new grater).

The highlight of the evening came when The New Direction, a group with a guitarist, a piano player and three singers, who gave a few renditions from their soonto-be-released new album, which almost brought down the house.

The evening finished off with the Corale closing off the night with more singing. At this point, the sun had not yet set and there was plenty of daylight left when Reverend Marie Neilly, minister for Epworth, closed the evening off with the benediction.

Light refreshments were served on the church steps afterwards while everyone hung around to rave about the wonderful music performed by the artists before heading back home.

Fishermen assured proposed parks would not be no-take zones

Above: (left to right) David Knowles, Director of Parks; Stanley White, Chief Councillor; Pastor Wells, fishermen; Lavawn Harris-Smith, South Abaco Administrator; Eric Carey, BNT Executive Director; Lakeshia Anderson, BNT GB National Parks Manager & Parks Planner; Jeremy Saunder, Fisheries Superintendent, Department of Marine Resources.

(Photo courtesy of BNT) Press Release Recently, Bahamas National Trust (BNT) officials met with local communities in Abaco to discuss proposed parks.

Meetings were held in Marsh Harbour, Cherokee and Cross Harbour.

Additionally, the BNT met with fishermen in Sandy Point, Abaco, to address concerns about the proposed national park for Cross Harbour in South Abaco. The meeting went extremely well; as the BNT assured fishermen that their interests were considered when proposing the park.

“When new national parks are desig-

nated under the BNT, traditional uses by the communities are taken into consideration,” noted David Knowles, BNT Director of Parks. “Knowing that the Sandy Point fishermen depend on Cross Harbour, it is proposed for multi-use, just like the recently expanded Andros West Side National Park.” Knowles added that the entire west coast of Andros is now a national park, and fishermen are still able to fish within the park, and the same will be incorporated for Cross Harbour and The Please see

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Marls of Abaco.

The proposed protection of the new Abaco areas will ensure that prime fishing grounds and important nursery habitats are protected from unsustainable development.

As such, the livelihoods of fishermen that depend on the natural resources will be safeguarded and for those of future generations to come.

Cross Harbour was first proposed as a no-build zone in 2006 by Friends of the Environment following a creek restoration project. Their proposal received support from the Abaco Fly Fishing Guide Association (AFFGA) and local fishermen.

However, there were concerns on whether this would provide the protection needed, and discussions advanced for the area to be proposed as a national park under the BNT’s mandate.

Lakeshia Anderson, Grand Bahama Parks Manager was also present at the meeting, and provided attendees an overview of the work completed to date. She noted that Abaco fishermen and research have shown that bonefish travel long distances from The Marls of Abaco to Cross Harbour to spawn, which has led to the decision to protect both areas. Additionally, surveys have been conducted of important areas including the offshore reef, mangroves, conch beds and fish populations, and the BNT is ready to move forward

with proposal development for submission to Government.

Eric Carey, BNT Executive Director was present at the meeting and spoke to the fisherman saying, "The intention for Cross Harbour was absolutely never to be proposed as a no-take area. Before any decisions are made, fishermen will be involved in the entire process.” Carey noted that relationships between local fishermen, local government and the BNT are crucial to ensuring the area is effectively managed and protected.

Carey suggested to the fishermen present that they should appoint individuals who will be responsible for transferring information, and be involved in discussions on management decisions on their behalf, once the park is created.”

At the end of the evening the fishermen voiced their gratitude to the BNT for assuring them that the proposed national park for Cross Harbour will protect their fishing grounds from unwanted development, and reiterated their support through rounds of applause.

To learn more about the proposed parks in Abaco and other islands please visit the BNT website. Many more meetings will happen before any parks are officially granted as the Government, the BNT and local NGO’s want community participation and support.

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North Abaco MP Curry holds community meeting in Little Abaco

Above: North Abaco Member of Parliament, Renardo Curry (center) met with the Little Abaco Community in Mount Hope on April 4.

By Bishop Carroll On Friday April 4, 2014 The Member of Parliament for North Abaco, Renardo Curry, hosted an island social gathering with residents of Little Abaco in the North.

This was well received by the residents as most of them turned out at his Mount Hope Constituency Office.

Residents, including retired police officer and Pastor Zike MacIntosh of Wood Cay, were happy about this event, saying they hope the meetings will continue since many of them are unable to make trips to Marsh Harbour to meet with their Member of Parliament.

Little Abaco Pre-School Principal, Anita Russell of Crown Haven, said that she is happy and celebrated the occasion, while self-employed fisherman Don Role mentioned that he hopes the high ethical standards of Hon. Curry’s mission and purpose continued to be fulfilled.

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missioner, Wilton Saunders, said that the meeting was very significant in bridging the gap to North Abaco youth. Local Government Chairman, Leslie McIntosh of Fox Town and Business owner Jonathan Curry of Mount Hope, both commented that they were happy with the evening’s turnout.

As the evening continued more people came from Cedar Harbour to sit and chat with Mr. Curry as he discussed practical solutions to some problems the community faces.

Refreshments were served, provided by two of great women of the communityAndrea Thompson and Gwendolyn Bain.

In a brief interview with Mr. Curry he said that things are now being put in place to provide not just employment but to bring a great deal of infrastructural development, which will take North Abaco to the next level of sustainability.

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From the Editor's Desk

Before I start my rambling I have to thank everyone who has been such a good sport about our recent April Fool’s Day story. No, the Hope Town Lighthouse has not been sold. But I do have to say how encouraging it was to see so much passion about one of the things that makes Abaco unique!

One of the best things about Abaco is how unique, diverse, and yet familiar each of our communities are. I recently had the privilege of visiting Green Turtle Cay for the tremendous Devour! The Beach event. A lot familiar faces were there along with some not so familiar. Every time I visit it strikes me how similar, yet unique, it is. It is exciting knowing there’s always something new to learn around these islands.

It was a fun night that got me thinking: I should really spend more time in Green Turtle Cay.

The Abaconian Bradley M. Albury Editor-in-Chief AB 20213 Marsh Harbour Abaco, The Bahamas

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See, I grew up as a Hope Town boy. Throughout my childhood Green Turtle Cay might as well have been on the other side of the world.

Same went for those mysterious settlements known as “Sandy Point,” “Fox Town,” or “Crossing Rocks.”

But now my job requires me to make trips to these places a good bit. It has shrunk Abaco, in a way. However, despite that, our community is still full of surprises.

Thinking more on this, it should make us locals jealous the opportunity visitors to our island have. To see this place fresh. To see it new. And to experience Abaco, and all her settlement and Cays, as one whole. Everywhere is exciting and has treasures to yield.

So, why should the tourists have all the fun? We owe it to ourselves and to our neighbors to explore our own island a little. You live in the north?

Go south. You live in Guana?

Spend an afternoon exploring Little Abaco. It makes us richer individually and as a community.

With Easter break coming up with that nice long weekend I urge you to think like a tourist and get to know your island a little more. And if you are a tourist I urge you to set out to someplace new in Abaco. You might think you’ve found the best conch salad vendor, but have you really tried them all?

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Letters to the Editor A Waste of $39 Million

Devour!

Dear Editor, Please allow me to vent my anger on what I believe to be the biggest waste of Money I have ever, ever heard of....

Government to build a $39 million dollar Port in North Abaco. WHAT ARE THEY THINKING...THEY MUST BE MAD !!!!

Honestly, can some give me a good explanation as to why anyone in their right mind would spend $39 million dollars to build a Port in the middle of NO WHERE that NO ONE will EVER USE ???? Who’s going to use this Port? Da mail boat from Nassau ? Man dis a bunch of foolishness !!

Who idea dis is? Hubert dem? Perry dem?

Let’s not play the blame game here, whoever is responsible for this made a serious mistake which needs to be corrected before WE the tax payers wind up trying to repay a $39 million dollar LOAN we never agreed to and NO Abaconian wants.

I tell you what. The government likes referendums so let me put this question to them. Hold a referendum in Abaco and ask registered voters if they agree to this $39 million loan and if they agree to spend it on a Port north of Cooper’s Town Abaco. I don’t gamble (as in illegal numbers houses...that have tripled in numbers even though we the people voted to shut them down) but if I did I would bet 75% of the people of Abaco would say NO.....NO WAY....WE DON’T WANT IT. A few might argue that this Port will bring development to North Abaco. I say, “What development”? Name one single project planned for north Abaco that justifies a $39 million dollar port? There is not a single hotel/resort developer that would be interested in north Abaco...there are NO beaches north of Treasure Cay....none.... it’s all just rocky, iron shoreline that is undesirable for hotel/resort development.

If the government is locked into borrowing this money from the Chinese then for Heaven’s sakes use it for something sensible. Like...how about a new central police station and some new police vehicles? How about rebuilding our government schools that are falling down? Surely this takes precedent over a Port in da Bush.

SPEAK UP ABACO BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. If we pull together we the people can stop this madness. SPEAK UP!!!!

Dear Editor: I sit here stuffed and satisfied. After gorging on the incredible meals and wine tastings served up at Devour! The Beach at the Green Turtle Club this past weekend, I need the opportunity to let my taste buds recover.

For those of you who missed it, Chef Michael Howell, five well-known chefs for the US and Canada, and a Master of Wine from the UK, put on a three day food and wine fest that would leave any “foodie” and “non-foodie” exhausted, and smiling.

Words cannot describe the flavors. If asked what we ate, I would have to say short ribs, fish, lamb, etc. But that would be like saying “female” when asked to describe Halle Berry. The meat/fish was a mere conduit for the chefs’ talents which were in the sauces, spices, and touches used with these dishes.

The Master of Wine was funny, informative, and down to earth. No wine snob here. This was a guy you’d enjoy having a beer with afterwards, and we did.

The chefs - from Houston, Chicago, Cleveland, Ottawa, and Nova Scotia were approachable and mingled with the crowds, before, during and after meals. As their respective courses were being served, they explained what was in each dish and what their inspiration was for the dish.

Congratulations to Michael Howell and the Green Turtle Club for planning and conducting an inspired and creative weekend. The courage to take a leap of faith for such a unique event deserves recognition in Abaco and beyond.

And for those who missed it, you’d better hope that Chef Mike and the Green Turtle Club will be willing to do it again next year. This was an experience that was a bargain at any price.

-D. Meek

-Shocked and Astounded

Gratuities Should Not Be Mandatory Gratuity, I think the word may be losing its meaning here in The Bahamas. Far too frequently I will eat in a restaurant and have a “gratuity” written into my bill; a gratuity, or tip, should be offered up voluntarily, not automatically added, as it’s very hard to decline or adjust once it’s on your bill.

Having spent the better part of my life

traveling the world I can assure you this is the custom most everywhere and where it is not, customers come away with a bad feeling and are likely to seek out other establishments because of it. Now I am not being cheap; I inject many thousands of dollars into the local economy voluntarily during my annual visits to The Bahamas including offering generous tips to hard working employees; shop owners please don’t make it mandatory, it cheapens the experience for all.

Mind you, my primary beef is not with hard working underpaid employees, but rather the small business owners, the mom and pop eateries that are located throughout the smaller islands; these are the people who seem to be adding the majority of written in gratuities. As a prior, small business owner myself I can truthfully say I was not underpaid and if I was it was my responsibility to cut my costs or raise my prices; something beyond an average employees control.

Owners who own and operate their own restaurants or service establishments should not be including an additional gratuity for services rendered by themselves, as a business owner I would never have considered taking, much less asking for a tip; it’s an insult to our profession and personal pride as well as an irritant to customers when it is discovered on our bill.

Owners, please reconsider this practice before it proliferates across the islands, remember, a happy customer tells one other person whereas a disappointed customer will on average tell eight.

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Thanks to the Person Who Found My Red Life Vest Dear Editor: I would like to thank the person who found my red inflatable life vest and hung it on the white, picket fence on the road going toward the ferry dock.

Your kind gesture is greatly appreciated. You may have saved my life. Thank you so much.

Sincerely, Kathy Losee

Abaco People Dear Editor: We just returned from a fabulous week on Green Turtle Cay, and wanted the people of the Abacos to know about the kindness and honesty shown by several residents there on the islands.

Once we arrived in Green Turtle, we realized that one of our boys left his backpack containing many valuable items including his school IPAD and wallet in the taxi driver’s car. Carol Jean Lowe of Kool Karts, who was there to meet us, immediately jumped into action by calling and tracking down the driver of our taxi to see if the backpack could be located.

We were the last flight in to Treasure Cay, and it was dark when we arrived.

Samuel Mills, our extremely honest taxi driver, located the missing item and made sure the backpack was put on the Green Turtle Ferry the very next morning.

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Carol Jean actually picked it up from the ferry and delivered it to our house.

Needless to say, we were so relieved to get the backpack returned to us. Had we not, a damper would really have been put on our vacation. We cannot begin to thank Carol Jean Lowe or Samuel Mills enough!

Their honesty, integrity, and helpfulness will never be forgotten.

It is definitely better in The Bahamas!!!!

The Joe Bollinger Family Roswell, GA USA

Gillam Bay beach erosion a concern after construction of controversial bulkhead

has done.” He stated that access has been completely blocked by the bulkhead which makes it difficult to get to the beach “and, if you could, there is no place to walk even at low tide.”

Mr. Adderley said that “God gave us a naturally beautiful beach, and the beach belongs to the community and the locals.

No one should have the right to take all that away from the people like what has happened here.”

Mr. Adderley said to allow this beach to be destroyed by the selfish actions of a few would be a disaster and it sets a bad precedent. He is appealing to North Abaco Minister of Parliament Renardo Curry to come and see and do something to save Gillam Bay “for the residents of Green Turtle Cay and the many visitors who come to enjoy our amenities.”

NO Change in Parking Problems Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing my concerns in the last issue about the parking problems in Marsh Harbour.

Vehicles continue to be a problem across the street from Bristol Wines, along Pole Line Road, and around the old BTC building. The situation has not changed one bit, obviously no one cares and it’s apparent that the company allowing their employees to park there could care less.

Why don’t they have their employees park in the empty field next to the Marsh Harbour Port and Albury’s Ferry can pickup and drop-off at that location? This stretch of Marsh Harbour looks disgusting....do we have a local government?

Why are they ignoring this problem?

Would someone from The Abaconian please call them? Maybe you can get an answer.

I’m happy to report the parking problem around our building is much improved as illegally parked vehicles that continue to ignore posted “No Parking” signs have been and will be towed away at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Thank you, B. Thompson

Above: a bulkhead built in front of a property in the Gillam Bay area of Green Turtle Cay has residents and visitors concerned that the popular beach may disappear. According to a Green Turtle Cay Council member, “hundreds of feet of beach,” have washed away since the bulkhead’s construction.

By Timothy Roberts Green Turtle Cay Council member Donnie Adderley is concerned about erosion occurring at Gillam Bay after one property owner built a bulkhead on the beach in front of their property.

Mr. Adderley, who opposed the local government decision to permit the bulkhead, said that since the bulkhead was built last year “hundreds of feet of beach have gone; washed away.”

He said that in over twenty-nine years Gillam Bay and residents that have built homes near the beach have never had problems with erosion but now he fears that a hurricane coming from the right direction

could cut the island in half.

He further questions whether the building of such a bulkhead on a beach is even permitted by law. A resident also noted that sand was taken from the bay to backfill the bulkhead creating a new channel which he believes will have effects on the land to the leeward.

Mr. Adderley said that locals and visitors alike are upset with what has happened to the once naturally beautiful beach and a favorite of guests to the Cay. As one regular visitor commented, “I have always thought that public access to all beaches on the islands was one of the best things the Bahamian Government

Above: the dramatic erosion of beach that some on Green Turtle contend is the result of a poorly placed bulkhead interfering with tides and other natural processes.

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The Cays Devour! feeds Green Turtle Devour! The Beach excited “foodies,” both tourist and local alike, during the three day event in Green Turtle Cay that started March 26. Devour!, best described as an ocean-side wine and food extravaganza, paired hungry guests with five famous chefs along with a knowledgeable Master of Wine.

Dinners, lunches, wine tastings and special culinary events kept the party going at the Green Turtle Club, where Devour! was held.

The events that were planned for the event were the Welcome Reception, “Great Wines of Italy,” “Kitchen North America,” “Which Wine with Your Fish,” “Jean Joho French Classic,” Chefs on a

Beach: Coco Bay Beach Party,” and a film screening under the stars.

Each food and wine paring was exciting and delicious. For example, some dishes from “Kitchen North America,” included avocado leaf-crusted tuna with candied jalapeno tropical fruit marmalade.

This was served with a 2011 La Monacesca, Verdicchio di matelica Riserva DOCG ‘Mirum.’

The servings were made even more special and mouthwatering by having the chefs that prepared them come out before each serving and describe in detail what was in the dish and how it was prepared.

Master of Wine, Michael Palij, also took great pride and enjoyment in sharing details about the wines that were being served.

The Green turtle Club was also running special, nightly room deals to encourage visitors to stay after the meals and parties ended each day.

Above: some of the staff at Green Turtle Club that made the event happen. left to right - Lia Rinaldo, Diane Rolle, Molly McIntosh, Sherrell Cornish, Claudia Sawyer, Renee Smith, Chantelle McIntosh.

Molly McIntosh, Sales Manager at the Green Turtle Club, said about the event, “We were thrilled with DEVOUR The Beach! I felt it was very well received by the community and the tourists that were here. The food was so different and so excellent and the education on wine that we all got was amazing! I am certain that next year’s even will be even better and with more time to plan, advertise, and with experience under our belt, that we can offer even more and get more sponsors to chime in and have this be an annual event that brings in business for all of Abaco.

“I feel that part of the charm is having it held on Green Turtle Cay, even though it is a little bit of a challenge to get here if you are not staying here, it makes the event more special, being off the beaten path and in this exotic locale.”

The chefs participating were: Jean Joho (trained in the kitchens of France, Italy and Switzeland; Chef Joho was awarded Restaurateur of the Year by Gayot); Michael Blackie (27 years of experience cooking on three continents, Chef Blackie founded Nextfood.Ca in Canada); Tom Fleming (owner and Executive Chef at Crossroads Diner in Dallas, Texas, Chef Fleming pursues comfort food and creating every dish from scratch with as many local ingredients as possible); Craig Finn (owns Chives Canadian Bistro in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which has won numerous prestigious awards, Chef Finn is the author of several cookbooks); Eric Williams (Executive Chef and owner of Momocho Mod Mex, El Carnicero Tamaleria, Jack Flaps and the Happy Dog Restaurants located in Cleveland, Ohio. Chef Williams was nominated by the James Beard Foundation for

“Best Chef-Great Lakes Region.”)

The Master of Wine was Michael Palij. Mr. Palij provided an excellent and diverse selection of wines throughout the event while providing insightful commentary on the origins and flavours of the wines.

Chef Michael Howell is the Executive Chef at the green Turtle Club Resort & Marina and was instrumental in organizing this culinary event.

Above: Chef Michael Howell prepares a dish. Below: Chef Joho’s lamb won rave reviews. Photos by Kelsi Farrington.

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Business 132 apply at Baker’s Bay Job Fair

The fair that was to take place between 10:00am and 2:00pm but had to be extended beyond 6:30pm so all the applicants could be interviewed. According to Mrs. Lightbourn, one hundred and thirty two applicants were processed. As they waited to be interviewed, people sat facing a big screen, showing views of the resort and the on-going construction.

A meeting was held the following day between the Director of Residential Services, Mr. Wasipha Francis, Mrs. Lightbourn

and two Human Resources coordinators, Ms. Kenya Farqharson and Ms. Adgadell Adderley.

The Director of the Residential Department was also present.

After reviewing the screen sheets, approximately twenty people were selected for further investigation and subsequent interviews.

Line cooks and stewards will be chosen after a meeting with the Executive Chef.

Epic Battery makes donation to Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire and Rescue Above: Mrs. Anne Lightbourn, Dir. of HR, interviewing an applicant on April 3.

By Mirella Santillo People arrived by the dozens to the Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club Job Fair to apply for positions in the exclusive resort. By 10:00 am on April 3, at which time people were to be registered for job applications, a crowd had already formed

by St John’s Anglican Church Hall.

Approximately thirteen people were needed in the residential Department as well as line cooks, stewards and golf maintenance staff.

House Keepers, Space Cleaners and House Men were needed before the Easter Holidays as approximately two hundred Club members were expected to arrive at that time.

The Director of Human resources, Mrs. Anne Lightbourn, one of eight Baker’s Bay personnel conducting interviews, explained that she was looking for “people looking for a career, not just a job.”

She was hoping that the applicants would read the Vision and Mission guides set on each interview table. “We want people who will grow with the company, one of the best companies to work for nationwide, people compatible with the environment and our customer service.”

To expedite the process, applicants were to bring with them relevant documents such as a driver’s license, police certificate, information on schooling, NIB insurance card and letters of reference.

Epic Battery of Marsh Harbour, Abaco donated batteries valued at $1200 to the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire and Rescue for the department’s fire engines. The generous donation was received gratefully by Fire Chief Danny Sawyer (Pictured on the left) and Fire Captain Earlyn Baillou (not pictured). Shane Evans, manager of Epic Battery (pictured on the right) made the donation on behalf of the company.

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Book Review The Candy Striped Lighthouse

By Jennifer Hudson I have just had the pleasure of reading ‘The Candy Striped Lighthouse’ by Elizabeth Webb. I had heard of this book, which was just released at the beginning of this year, and had believed it to be a children's book. However, on perusing this book I have discovered it to be a delightful poem which can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

This captivating poem is not only entertaining but tells an important story. Mrs. Webb has succeeded in giving a potted history of the Hope Town Lighthouse and a simple explanation of how it works. She has also portrayed the pride of the people of Hope Town in their very special lighthouse and how devastating it would be if it this unique landmark, which is the last hand wound Fresnel Lens kerosene mantle lighthouse in the world, ever became automated.

She encourages everyone who comes to these shores "to give their support to the Abaco folks” to help preserve this unique Lighthouse.

This book is exquisitely illustrated

by Bruce Johnson whose brightly coloured and detailed pictures add light and lustre

which bring the words of the poem to life.

One could spend hours poring over the minute details of his illustrations and experiencing the landmarks and characters of Hope Town through his artwork.

‘The Candy Striped Lighthouse’ would be a wonderful keepsake for all visitors who come to our shores and admire this beautiful and unique Lighthouse, but also as a coffee table book for locals and gifts for grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Included at the end of the book are articles about the Bahamas Lighthouse Preservation Society and the Hope Town Writers Circle plus geographical and historical information about The Bahamas and Hope Town in particular, illustrated by maps and charts adapted from ‘The Cruising Guide to Abaco’ by Steve Dodge.

The book also comes with a supplement which includes the poem and a large illustration of the Lighthouse overlooking Hope Town Harbour.

The author, Elizabeth Webb, who has written prose and verse since her childhood, has been a winter resident of Hope Town for many years. She is a published author of a series of ‘Madrigal’ books for children and poetry and short stories in literary magazines in the U.K. She helped found the Hope Town

Writers Circle.

Artist, Bruce Johnson, whose whimsical pen, ink and watercolour artworks are in collections worldwide, has made Hope Town his “winter haven” for the past 25 years.

‘The Candy Striped Lighthouse’ is

available from Abaco Treasures in Marsh Harbour, and Ebb Tide Gift Shop and the Abaco Inn on Elbow Cay. A significant portion of the income from the book will support the Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society in its endeavour to preserve this unique Lighthouse.

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Central & All Abaco

Director of Fire Services “World’s Shortest St. visits MHVFR Paddy’s Parade” held in Marsh Harbour

Above: The Director of Fire Services for The Bahamas, Walter Evans (center), with volunteers of the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

By Timothy Roberts The Director of Fire Services for The Bahamas, Walter Evans, visited with Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire and Rescue (MHVFR) thanking them on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ellison Greenslade, for “the fine work you continue to do here in Abaco”.

Mr. Evans said that the department “is a very import fire service here within Abaco; without you I don’t know what we could have done when we had the Pigeon Pea fire, the warehouse fire and the many other fires you fight from day to day.”

He said “It is because of you who are a part of the volunteer team, you all are important.”

Mr. Evans told the room of volunteers that theirs is a “noble profession, and in this profession you have to have a sense of brotherhood and a love for people. You have to have a love for mankind, and a car-

ing spirit to be in this profession. That’s the only way we can succeed.”

He said that no matter what differences firemen may have with each other while off-duty when the alarm goes off they have to come together and behave as one: “one in purpose, one in unity, one in what we do.”

He said that in Abaco the fire department has limited resources “yet you do so much; so I am indeed happy to see the performance that you do, the commitment that you exhibit and also the sacrifice you give as you give so much to this community; we are pleased.”

Mr. Evans assured the firefighters that in his capacity as director of fire services for the country He will do whatever he can do to “assist in terms of augmenting the service that you do, in terms of training, whatever we can do, whatever we can offer, we will do just that to assist you.”

Above: Irish enthusiasts on their way to Snappas Bar for the evening.

By Timothy Roberts A large group of persons with Irish roots, or at least a love for the Irish, gathered together at Memorial Park for the world’s shortest – approximately a quarter mile – St. Paddy’s Day Parade on March 17.

The Sixth Annual Parade, which was started by the Strawberry Monkey Yacht Club, included boaters, second-homeowners and residents of Abaco who came adorned in green, with beads and shamrock flags and the usual shenanigans.

Participants of the parade marched

from Memorial Park, horns and kazoos blaring, stopping at Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits to receive a complimentary Sands beer and then finishing their march at Snappa’s – the Irish-Pub-for-a-night.

John Jensen, organizer of the event, said “it is gratifying to see this many people turnout and have a little fun.” He said it is a family event and children and pets are welcome, all wearing green of course.

The Strawberry Monkey Yacht Club also sponsors Bocce on Sundays at their club house across the road from Snappa’s.

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Crossword Across 3. Home of the Glass Window Bridge 6. Abaco ruins near Hole in the Wall on Soldier Road 10. Fish nursery 11. Grizzly, Black, Brown, Etc 12. “Sound” shared by Elbow Cay and Green Turtle Cay 14. Open doors 16. Tasty bivalves 19. Filled with jelly and water 21. Candy striped in Hope Town

Down 1. Bahamian net fishing 2.

Many come to The Bahamas to do this 4. Feed on sea grass, protective shell 5. Common echinoderm 7. Destiny 8. Animal hide 9. National bird 12. Dolphins larger cousins 13. This Harbour is Abaco’s capitol.

15. Sport using wind 17. Manta, eagle, etc.

18. Stomaches and rope can both be tied in _______ 20. Play thing

April 1 Answers Across 2. BINARY—”Language” of 1s and 0s 4. CLOCK—Tick tock 6. CRABS—Delicacy found crawling after the rain 8. TASK—Chore 10. FOOL—Prankster on April 1 11. RAGE—Famous Abaco Boat, storm surge 13. H U R R I C A N E — G u s t y menace 15. PORT—$39 Million project in North Abaco 16. STINGRAYS—Watch out for their barbs

Down 1. CITRUS—Oranges, limes, etc 2. BUOYANT—Can float 3. TRUNK—Found on elephants and trees 4. CAKE—Cup ______; Johnny ______ 5. CARTILAGE—Found in your nose, ears, and sharks.

7. BEACH—Full of sand 9. SEAGRAPE—Small purple fruit 12. FERRY—Water taxi 14. NEST—Bird bed

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Crime Report

Sudden Death

On Thursday 3rd April, 2014, sometime around 6:00pm, Officers c/o Sandy Point Police Station received a report and information that there was a Sudden Death on board The Disney Cruise vessel. Police assistance requested.

A team of officers accompanied

by Supt. Noel Curry visited the scene at Disney Cruise vessel namely located at Castaway Cay, Abaco. Officers responded and spoke with the captain who confirmed the report.

The deceased is a 69 year old male of Winnipeg Canada. Foul play is not suspected.

A team of medical practitioners from Marsh Harbour also visited the scene.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

Investigations continue.

Causing Harm

At 7:50pm on 31st March, 2014, a

resident of Guana Cay reported that at about 7:30pm on Monday 31st March, 2014, while at a construction site on Guana Cay a male known to him assaulted him with a hammer. Police action requested.

Arrested and charged On Tuesday 1st April, 2014, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested the suspect- a 44 year old male of Guana Cay, Abaco. The suspect was charged and released on bail to attend court on 3/4/14.

Housebreaking

At 6:53pm on 31st March, 2014, a resident of Treasure Cay, Abaco, reported that while checking his apartment complex located at Murphy Town, Abaco, he met an unknown male inside the unit who was not authorized to be there. He suspects that this male broke into the unit. Police action requested.

Suspect arrested At 8:35pm on 31st March, 2014,

officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested the suspect- a 30 year old male of No Fixed Address in reference to this matter. Officers charged the suspect with Housebreaking. He was arraigned on 1/4/14 and remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Center.

Armed Robbery

Harbour Police Station that on Sunday 06/04/14 at about 8:45pm he had his maroon 2006 Ford vehicle parked on the Basketball Court in the Mudd when a group of young boys from the Pigeon Peas caused damage to the vehicle by throwing rocks at it. Police action requested.

Investigations continue.

At 10:35am on Sunday 6th April, 2014, a 39 year old male of Murphy Town, Abaco, reported that sometime around 10:00am the same date while driving south on Powerline Road, Marsh Harbour, a dark coloured two (2) door, old car,(make, model & license plate number unknown) with three male occupants stopped him and robbed him of cash. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Damage

A 41 year old male of Dundas Town, Abaco reported to the Marsh

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Local is first Bahamian to become Certified Helicopter Instructor

By Timothy Roberts On March 20, 2014 Brandon Sawyer, son of Beth and Bernice Sawyer and grandson of well-known Abaconian Jack Lowe, completed an intensive course at Bristow Academy in Titusville, Florida becoming the first known certified Bahamian Helicopter Instructor.

Now twenty-six years-old, Brandon began his helicopter career in 2012, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The program included Private Pilot, Instrument Rating and Commercial License.

He passed the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course at the same day he completed the Professional Pilot Program.

“The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course was a very challenging experience and I learned a lot about aviation and a lot more about myself,” he said. “Through the fundamentals of instructing it exposed me to the process of learning and human behavior and how it impacts aviation, allowing me to evaluate risks to become a safer pilot.”

He is planning now to go to Pensacola, Florida to do helicopter tours with a company called the Wrong Brothers Flight Training Wing and will help as a helicopter instructor as well.

When he goes back he will look to get his fixed wing pilots license as well, which may also make him a the first dual rated Bahamian pilot.

Brandon said he did not have a smooth path to his dream and said he had to overcome some adversities. “I have had to push; when things were

against me I remembered that any dead fish can drift downstream, but it takes a live fish to swim up it. I kept pushing forward and never gave up on what I wanted to do.”

He encouraged young people to “look for your hopes and dreams in a way to get there, and when you get to where you want to be, keep looking forward. Don’t ever settle for something you don’t want.”

He said it has been a really challenging and rewarding experience and he has met a lot of good friends from across the world at Bristow Academy.

He said he is grateful to the Designated Practical Examiner (DPE) Dave Thompson – a Vietnam Veteran who had 27,000 hours in flight time and a very experienced guy – who was “extremely tough to please and a good example to follow.” He added that the instructors he had, particularly Ross Ansell and Tony Ring, were “a tremendous influence on me and helped make me a better pilot.”

He said he is thankful to the many persons who supported and encouraged him while pursuing his dream, especially his parents.

Brandon said “It’s a beautiful thing; learning to fly and aviation.

Once you have flown you will forever walk the ground with your eyes skyward.”

“It’s something freeing and I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else.”

Above: Brandon Sawyer overcame a great deal of adversity to pursue his dream. Today he is a Certified Flight Instructor for helicopters. This makes him the first Bahamian to achieve this. He thanked his supporters for helping make it happen. Left to right - Brandon Sawyer, Bernice Sawyer and Beth Sawyer.

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Emergency Services Emergancy Medical Services (Ambulance) 367-2911 Police - Marsh Harbour 367-3437 • 911 Police - Hope Town 366-0667 Police - Man-O-War 365-6911 Police - Treasure Cay 365-8048 Police - Green Turtle Cay 365-4550 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 Water & 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 475-1768 Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue......Marine VHF 16...............366-0282 Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749

Medical Services

Abaco Family Medicine, M.H.......................................367-2295 Abaco Medi-Center, M.H.............................................367-9999 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic, M.H.........................367-0020 Chiropractor-Dr. Lewis, M.H........................................367-0020 Chiropractor-Michael Hendley, D.C....242-439-0768...367-0020 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay .........................................365-8288 Integrated Medical Center...........................................367-1304 Emergency................................................458-1234 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre....................................367-0050 Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour............................367-2510 Government Clinic, Cooper‘s Town..............................365-0300 Government Clinic, Green Turtle Cay...........................365-4028 Government Clinic, Hope Town ...................................366-0108 Government Clinic, Sandy Point..................................366-4010 Kidney Centre, Marsh Harbour....................................367-3310 Out Island Chiropractor...............................................367-2584

Dental Services

Agape Family Dental, Marsh Harbour..........................367-4355 Abaco Dental Asso......................................................367-0164 Diamante Dental, Marsh Harbour................................367-4968 Man O War Dental Clinic..............................................365-6508

Pharmacy

Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour......................367-2544 Treasure Cay..........................365-8061 Chemist shoppe, Marsh Harbour.................................367-3106

Veterinary

Caribbean Veterinary Centre, Marsh Harbour..............367-3551 Island Veterinary Clinic, Marsh Harbour......................367-0062

Airlines Serving Abaco

Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is............................367-2266 AirGate Aviation - New Smyrna Beah.......................1-386-478-0600 American Eagle - Miami ......................................................367-2231 US Reservation..............................1-800-433-7300 Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud .............................367-2095 Craig Air - Jacksonville...........................................................367-3522 Island Wings - Ft. Lauderdale.....................................1-954-274-6214 Regional - Freeport...............................................................367-0446 Silver Airline - Orlando, Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach.............367-3415 US Reservation...................................1-800-231-0856 Sky Bahamas - Nassau..........................................................367-0996 Reservation.......................................1-242-377-8993 Western Air - Nassau ............................................................367-3722 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Cherokee Air Charters .........................................................367-1920

Dive Shops

Dive Abaco Since1978, Marsh Harbour.................................. 367-2787 Dive Time, Man-O-War............................................................365-6235 Froggies, Hope Town.............................................................. 366-0431 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay.........................................365-8571 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay......................................... 365-4411 Dive Guana............................................................... 365-5178

Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers

Extra $3 for each passengers above two • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, .........................................................$10 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry .........................................$15 Spring City.........................................................................................$15 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ..............................$15 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ..........................................................$20 Snake Cay .........................................................................................$35 Casuarina Point.................................................................................$60 Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour..............................................$80 Bahama Palm Shore..........................................................................$90 Crossing Rocks.................................................................................$105 Sandy Point ....................................................................................$150 Leisure Lee ........................................................................................$50 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry....................................................$80 Treasure Cay Resort...........................................................................$85 Fox 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 hour Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea.

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

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Visitors’ Guide

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Restaurants • Services • Transportation www.th e a b ac o ni a n. co m

Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes 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 6:30pm Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 7.15am 9am 11am 12:15pm 4pm 5:45pm

Return: 8:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 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 ride T 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 only

New 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 Available Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $50 Round Trip T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $60 Round Trip

Everyone reads The Abaconian All phones use area code 242 unless noted Bring errors & revisions to our attention Revised April 2014 Bonefish Guides

Casaurina Point Junior Albury................ 366-3058

Cherokee Donnie Lowe................366-2275 Maxwell Sawyer............366-3058 Marty Sawyer............. ..366-2115 Randy Sawyer............. 366-2284 Will Sawyer.................. 366-2177 Crossing Rocks Tony Russell................ 366-3259 Green Turtle Cay Rick Sawyer................. 365-4261 Ronnie Sawyer............ 357-6667 Hope Town Maitland Lowe............. 366-0234 Tom Albury................... 366-3141

Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Crown 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.

Marsh Harbour Jody Albury.................375-8068 Sidney Albury................477-5996 Richard Albury.............577-0313

Bahamas Ferries Winter Schedule only (Jan 3rd to Apr 15th, 2014) Mon & Wed: Dep Nassau 2 pm...Arrive S. Abaco 8 pm... Dep S. Abaco 9 pm. Tue & Thu: Arrive Freeport 6 am...Dep Freeport 4:30 pm. Wed & Fri: Arrive S. Abaco 1:30 am...Dep S. Abaco 2:30 am...Arrive Nassau 8:30 am. Call Abaco Agent: 225-0741 or Nassau Office 242-323-2166 for rates.

Attractions

Albert Lowe Museum.................................Green Turtle Cay Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay Memorial Sculpture Garden..................... Green Turtle Cay Wyannie Malone Historical Museum..................Hope Town Elbow Cay Lighthouse........................................Hope Town Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour......... Pelican Shore Drive to & swim in Blue Hole............Treasure Cay farm road Art studio & working foundry....................... Little Harbour Man-O-War Heritage Museum...................Man-O-War Cay Man-O-War Boatyards............................... Man-O-War Cay Hole-in- Wall lighthouse -very rough road......South Abaco Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide...North Abaco Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill......................North Abaco Abaco wild horses by appointment..................... 367-4805 Bird watching - ask tourism.................................367-3067

Beaches Pocket 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 Tours & Excursions Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour.................367-2936 Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour..........................367-4117 Abaco’s Nature Adventure................................577-0004 Adventure on Prozac - T Cay.............................365-8749 Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay.......................365-4411 C & C Charters • Treasure Cay............................365-8506 Dive Abaco Since 1978 • Marsh Harbour...........367-2787 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town..............366-0024 DSB Eco-Adventures • Schooner Bay................376-9858 The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours Call 367-2165 or 559-9160

Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone Green Turtle Cay

Bluff House ....................... 38..........F.................365-4247 Green Turtle Club ............... 40..........F.................365-4271 Black Sound Marina........... 15.............................365-4531 Other Shore Club................ 15..........F.................365-4226 Abaco Yacht Service........... 10..........F.................365-4033 Leeward Yacht Club............ 26............................365-4191 Treasure Cay

Treasure Cay Marina...........150..........F..................365-8250 Man-O-War

Man-O-War Marina ........... 28..........F..................365-6008 Marsh Harbour

Boat Harbour Marina....... 192..........F..................367-2158 Conch Inn........................... 72...........F.................367-4000 Harbour View Marina......... 40..........F .................367-2182 Mangoes Marina................ 29..............................367-4255 Marsh Harbour Marina....... 62..........F..................367 2700 Hope Town

Hope Town Marina............. 62..............................366-0003 Lighthouse Marina............... 6..........F.................366-0154 Sea Spray........................... 60..........F.................366-0065 South Abaco

Schooner Bay..................... 15..........F.................475-7626 Spanish Cay

Spanish Cay Marina............ 40..........F.................365-0083 Guana Cay

Bakers Bay Marina........... 158.............................365-5802 Guana Hide-aways............. 37.............................365-5070 Orchid Bay.......................... 66 .........F.................365-5175

Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour

Wi-Fi Marsh Harbour: Abaco Beach Resort Snappas Grill & Chill Curlytails Mangoes Restaurant Hope Town: Abaco Inn Cap’n Jacks H.T. Harbour Lodge Sea Spray

Hotspots

Green Turle Cay: Sundowners McIntosh Restaurant Jolly Roger Bar & Bistro Leeward Yacht Club Bluff House Guana Cay: Guana Grabbers Nipper ’s Bar & Grill M- O -W Cay: Man-O-War Marina Islander ’s Restaurant

Charter Fishing Boats

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

Golf Carts • Bikes & Scooters • Boats

Marsh Harbour A & P Car Rentals ..............................................367-2655 Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...............................367-1035 Bargain Car Rentals...........................................367-0500 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ....................................367-3910 Cruise Abaco Sailboat Rentals...........................577-0148 Quality Star Car Rentals.....................................367-2979 Rainbow Boat Rentals.......................................367-4602 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...................367-4643 Rich’s Boat Rentals ..........................................367-2742 Sea Horse Boat Rentals .....................................367-2513 Sea Star Car Rentals .........................................367-4887 The Moorings Boat Rentals...............................367-4000 Green Turtle Cay Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...................365-4411 C & D Cart Rental ..............................................365-4311 Cruising Cart Rentals.........................................365-4065 D & P Cart Rental ..............................................365-4655 Donnie’s Boat Rentals........................................365-4119 Harbour View Golf Carts....................................365-4411 Kool Karts.........................................................365-4176 Reef Boat Rentals .............................................365-4145 Sea Side Carts & Bikes.......................................365-4147 T & A Cart Rentals.............................................365-4259 Guana Cay Albury’s Property Management, Cart Rentals ...365-5175 Dive Guana Boats, Golf Carts & Bikes.................365-5178 Orchid Bay Cart rentals......................................365-5175 Lubbers Quarters Cruise Abaco..............................................321-220-8796 Man-O-War Conch Pearl Boat Rentals..................................365-6502 Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals..................................365-6024 Waterways Boat Rental .................357-6540 & 365-6143 Hope Town Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals......................................366-0380 Elbow Cay Cart..................................................366-0530 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...................................366-0064 Island Cart Rentals ...........................................366-0448 Island Marine Boat Rentals ..............................366-0282 J R’s Cart Rental.................................................366-0361 Sea Horse Boat Rentals.....................................366-0023 T & N Cart Rentals.............................................366-0069 Treasure Cay Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ..............................365-8749 Blue Marlin Golf Cart Rentals............................365-8687 Cash’s Carts.......................................................365-8771 Cornish Car Rentals...........................................365-8623 JIC Boat Rentals ................................................365-8582 Triple J Car Rentals............................................365-8761 Wendal’s Bicycle Rentals...................................365-8687 Schooner Bay T’s Carts............................................................557-1015 DSB Bike Rentals...............................................376-9858

Marsh Harbour cont...

Terrance Davis...........375-8550 Buddy Pinder.............366-2163 Justin Sands..............359-6890 Danny Sawyer...........367-3577 Jay Sawyer................367-3941 Abaco Lodge..............577-1747 North Abaco O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Edward Rolle.............365-0024 Pedro Thurston..........365-2405 Sandy Point Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Anthony Bain.............366-4107 Rickmon’s.........366-4139/4477 Pete’s Guest House...366-4119 Patrick Roberts..........366-4285 Treasure Cay Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Carey McKenzie.........365-8313

Restaurant Guide Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Marsh Harbour/Murphy/Dundas Abaco Pizza..................................$................... 367-4488 Anglers....................................$$$................... 367-2158 Back 2 Da Island.........................$....................367-0150 Casiah’s.......................................$................... 367-0514 Curly Tails ................................$$$................... 367-4444 Foxie’s Pizza................................$................... 367-2058 Golden Grouper..........................$$................... 367-2301 Island Family Rest......................$$................... 367-3778 Java Coffee House........................$................... 367-5523 Jamie’s Place..............................$$................... 367-2880 Junovia’s.....................................$$..................367-1271 Jib Room ...................................$$................... 367-2700 Kentucky Fried Chicken................$................... 367-2615 Mangoes..................................$$$................... 367-2366 Oasis ..........................................$$................. 699-4000 Rumrunners...............................$$.................. 367-0171 Snack Shack ................................$................... 367-4005 Snappas.....................................$$................... 367-2278 Wallys .....................................$$$................... 367-2074 Hope Town Abaco Inn ...............................$$$................... 366-0133 Cap’n Jacks.................................$$................... 366-0247 Firefly.......................................$$$................. 366-0145 Harbour’s Edge.......................... $$................... 366-0087 H T Coffee House (B & L)...............$................... 366-0760 HT Inn & Marina.........................$$................. 366-0003 H T Harbour Lodge ...................$$$................... 366-0095 Munchies.....................................$................... 366-0423 OnDa Beach...............................$$................... 366-0558 Sea Spray ‡................................$$................... 366-0065 Sugar Shack +.............................$................... 366-0788 Little Harbour Pete’s Pub...................................$$................... 577-5487 Lubber’s Quarter Cracker P’s..................................$$................... 366-3139 Man-O-War Islander’s Seaside Rest.................$................... 365-6380 Dock’n Dine..................................$................... 365-6139 Island Treats Snack Bar.................$................... 365-6501 Guana Cay Baker’s Bay - Market Place.......$$$................... 612-1021 Grabbers....................................$$................... 365-5133 Nippers .....................................$$ .................. 365-5143 Orchid Bay................................$$$................... 365-5175 Treasure Cay Bahama Beach Club.................$$$...................365-8500 Coco Beach Bar & Grill..................$................... 365-8470 Florence’s Cafe..............................$.................. .365-8185 Spinnaker Restaurant ..............$$$................... 365-8469 Touch of Class .........................$$$................... 365-8195 Treasure Sands Club.................$$$.................. .365-9385 Green Turtle Cay Bluff House..............................$$$................... 365-4200 Jolly Roger Bistro.......................$$................... 365-4247 Green Turtle Club .....................$$$................... 365-4271 Harvey’s Island Grill....................$$................... 365-4389 Lizard Bar & Grill........................$$...................365-4191 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...............$$................... 365-4625 Miss Emily’s Restaurant..............$$................... 365-4181 New Plymouth Inn.....................$$................... 365-4161 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill.$$.................. 365-4039 Plymouth Rock Cfe.....................$$................... 365-4234 Shorties Take-a-Way...................$$..................365-4342 Sundowners...............................$$................... 365-4060 Sandy Point Nancy’s......................................$$................... 366-4120 Schooner Bay The Blackfly Lodge...................$$$................... 376-0321 The Red Marlin Bistro...............$$....................426-5440 Judy Mae’s Kitchen....................$.....................475-7626 Beach Cabana Bar......................$.....................376-9858

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