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Original flag raised across Abaco in lead up to Independence The Raising of the Flag at Sandy Point

By Jennifer Hudson The Bahamas Defence Force plane carrying the official Bahamian Independence flag touched down on Sandy Point’s airstrip exactly on schedule at 8.45 a.m. on June 21. Following preliminary greetings of officials and participants, a short ceremony was held on the airstrip attended by members of the communities of South Abaco, members of Local Government for South Abaco, Administrator Preston Cunningham who oversees both Central and South Abaco and Chief of Police, Superintendent Noel Curry, from Marsh Harbour.

A welcome was given by Deacon Paul Pinder of Sandy Point, Chairman of the South Abaco Independence committee who stated what a pleasure it was to receive the National Flag in Sandy Point during its travels throughout the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The Reverend Jason Roberts, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sandy Point, delivered a prayer for the nation. This was followed by a short explanation of the symbolism of the national flag by Deshawn McKinney, a Above: the Bahamian Flag waves proudly above Abaco. The Flag, the original raised forty years ago this July 10, has made a trip across the country. Recently it was raised in a ceremony at several locations across Abaco including Grand Cay, Moore’s Island, Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbour and Green Turtle Cay.

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Stakeholders work on Cowpoke wins overall Heritage Tourism Plan 40th Anniversary BBC

Representatives of the AMMC, BNT, Abaco Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Environment , Ministry of Tourism and Local Government met recently to discuss creating a heritage tourism plan that would incorporate natural areas, historic sites and places of scenic beauty. With sites identified from the very north to the very south of the island, the Above: Team Cowpoke, winners overall of the 40th Anniversary Bahamas Billfish Chamgroup had their work cut out for them. For more see page 5. pionship.

Press Release Cowpoke’s decisive win at the Treasure Cay Championship propelled the Avon Park, Florida team into first place in the overall 2013 Bahamas Billfish Championship standings. Despite the lead, Cowpoke needed a strong performance in the final tournament of the Series to ensure the overall title.

Several contenders for the crown were within striking distance. One such contender was Blue Eagle whose owner, Brad Jones, realizing the chance to win the overall Championship, changed his team’s

tournament itinerary to include the Series’ final leg at Marsh Harbour.

During the Marsh Harbour Championship, Cruiser Crews’ Cowpoke caught and released one blue marlin, one white marlin and a sailfish adding an additional 900 points to their total. Blue Eagle, on the other hand, caught and released three blues, won the tournament and, with bonus points, added 2,400 points to the Port Aransas, Texas team’s total. Cowpoke’s

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12 year old student of the Crossing Rocks Primary School.

At precisely 9.00 a.m. the official Bahamian Independence flag was raised by Lawrence Hepburn, a grade 12 student of Abaco Central High School who resides in Crossing Rocks and Virgie Lightbourne, an elder of the Sandy Point Community.

These two persons were assisted by Petty Officer Gladstone Moss of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Constable Gilbert Knowles of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The flag raisers were selected by the South Abaco Independence committee as outstanding persons within their communities. At each stop throughout the islands a young person and old person was selected for this privilege. Mrs. Virgie Lightbourne has lived all of her 77 years in Sandy Point where she taught for 40 years and she said that she felt “honoured and blessed “to have been chosen. Lawrence Hepburn felt “proud to be a part of history”.

Once the flag had been raised everyone stood to attention for the singing of the Bahamian national anthem and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag was then lowered, removed from the flagpole, expertly folded by Officers Moss and Knowles and presented to Administrator Preston Cunningham. It did not remain in his care, however, as from there it was reloaded into the waiting plane to be transported to its next stop—Moore’s Island and then on to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands.

The flag began its travels throughout the islands of the Commonwealth of The

Bahamas on Monday, June 17, its first stop being the island of Inagua. It then worked its way up the entire chain stopping in Grand Cay, Treasure Cay, Green Turtle Cay and Marsh Harbour on June 20.

Following its two days in Abaco, the flag would make its last stops in Andros, Bimini and Grand Bahama on June 22. This well-travelled flag will finally be hoisted atop the flagpole in Clifford Park, Nassau, at midnight on July 9 during the nation’s official 40th Independence ceremony.

This official Independence flag is reputed to be the flag which was raised at Clifford Park during the Bahamas’ fist Independence ceremony in 1973, having been stored in a vault ever since.

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Above: L-R Constable Gilbert Knowles, Lawrence Hepburn, Virgie Lightbourne, Preston Cunningham and Petty Officer Gladstone Moss at Sany Point.

Below: Spectators and participants at the Treasure Cay Flag Raising Ceremony.

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Central & All Abaco Creating a Heritage Tourism Plan for Abaco Press Release Representatives of the Antiquities Monuments and Museums Corporation (AMMC) , The Bahamas National Trust ( BNT) , Abaco Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Environment , Ministry of Tourism and Local Government came together on June 3 & 4 to discuss how to create a heritage tourism plan that would incorporate natural areas, historic sites and places of scenic beauty.

According to Nancy Albury of the AMMC, “Abaco has a large number of sites that showcase Bahamian Biodiversity and our unique ecosystems supported by a strong tourism base and repeat visitation.”

The meetings were led by Marvin and Lee Cook of Caribbean Heritage Concepts and the group discussed the importance of identifying sites and applying a criteria for selection as well as developing a concept plan and a budget for implementation.

“Friends of the Environment originally promoted this idea to our partners and it is great for all of us to come together to promote Abaco’s unique environment and heritage,” said Kristin Williams, the Executive Director of Friends.

David Knowles, BNT Director of Parks commented that “The Trust has developed a conceptual plan for the infrastructure for the Abaco National Park that would provide opportunities for tour guides and concessions for services necessary for the park. We see this as an opportunity to promote our national parks while providing economic opportunities for local businesses.”

Drawing on the tremendous knowledge represented at the meeting, the group was able to identify 57 sites that have potential as sites that become the basis for heritage tourism on Abaco.

Subsequently, a meeting on June 19 was held at the Friends’ office to evaluate these sites in terms of most to least important. The sites were presented to the group of sixteen individuals representing BNT, Friends of the Environment, the Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation, individuals from north and south Abaco, Local Government, Tourism, Abaco Chamber of Commerce and a visiting scientist who has studied Abaco’s geology and historic aspects extensively.

The five-hour session was an interesting exercise in consolidating divergent, but collective, reasoning on these sites.

Consideration was given to the financial expense needed to make a site useful, the physical effort required, relevance to Abaco’s history or heritage, the potential economic impact or potential recreational impact, practical benefits as a tourism site and the possibility of a partnership with local government.

The list of 57 suggested sites was reduced to half that number. Those sites remaining will take further study on the various aspects of development including what should get priority considering available funding, public interest, and effort required to make it happen.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to work with our partners and members of the Abaco community to create a heritage tourism plan for Abaco,” said Lynn Gape, Deputy Executive Director of the BNT. The BNT is the national organization mandated to manage the National Park system and it welcomes input and donations from the public. Abaco boasts six national parks that protect both the terrestrial and marine environment of the island. The Abaco office is about a block east of Maxwell’s Supermarket in Marsh Harbour.

Community Health Centre to open soon Bahamas Information Services The opening of the two newly constructed community health centres in Exuma and Abaco will reduce the “social, financial and time burdens” of residents in those areas who now have to travel to New Providence to seek care, Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Perry M. Gomez said.

Both facilities are scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of “the new budget year.” Dr. Gomez said telemedicine will play an important role in the provision of services to persons utilizing the facilities.

“These new community health centres are like mini-hospitals in that they are equipped with additional facilities not usually found in our clinics such as an operating theatre, laboratory and X-Ray services,” Dr. Gomez said.

“The benefit for the residents of Exuma and Abaco will be great. The introduction of these services means that the patients do not have to disrupt their lives by leaving their families to travel to New Providence.”

Dr. Gomez said the opening of the facilities will also have implications for the Princess Margaret Hospital.

“What this means is that the Princess Margaret Hospital would be able to improve its services as there will be fewer referrals and a reduction in the need for diagnostic tests in Nassau,” Dr. Gomez said.

“It is intended that diagnostics will be done and read on the island and, only if necessary, patients will be referred to Nassau for diagnosis. Above all, the patient will not have the unnecessary financial burden of travel and accommodations while away from home.”

Dr. Gomez said plans are underway for the construction of similar facilities in South Eleuthera and Cat Island as well as a new clinic in Rock Sound.

The Health Minister said just five percent of patients seen at the primary healthcare level are admitted to hospitals.

“The Government’s aim is to reduce the number of persons who go to the Accident and Emergency Department at the Princess Margaret Hospital through providing services for them at the primary care level, and eventually, to move primary health care services to an appointmentsbased system so that patients would not have to leave home to arrive at the clinic at some ungodly hour to get a number in order to receive healthcare.”

Sky Bahamas crash lands in Marsh Harbour

By Timothy Roberts Just before 2pm on June 13 and in the midst of a stormy afternoon a Sky Bahamas flight carrying 21 passengers on route from Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour crash landed on the runway and came to rest safely without serious harm to any passengers or crew.

According to one passenger as the airplane – a thirty-three passenger Saab 340 – approached the runway from the west to land it landed very hard and bounced off the runway three times. He said on the third bounce the right wing and landing gear broke and what appeared to be fuel poured onto the wing and the engine caught on fire.

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At this point the passenger said the plane spun down the runway finally coming to rest almost directly across from the airport terminal and south of the runway.

He grabbed his daughter and told his wife to head to the opposite side of the plane because of the fire on the right side and he and his family, along with passengers and crew safely exited the plane.

Several passengers and onlookers applauded the quick thinking of the pilot who, as soon as the wing broke, cut power to the engines and turned on the foam extinguishing system. The airport fire team responded quickly and extinguished the fire.

Traumatized passengers were helped by emergency response personnel and were eventually reunited in tearful but thankful

embraces with waiting family members.

CEO of Sky Bahamas, Randy Butler expressed thankfulness that passengers and crew were able to walk away from the crash landing and said he was preparing to go shortly to Marsh Harbour to "see the passengers and reach out to them and just be available to assist them."

He said from his understanding there was no equipment failure but that the cause may be weather related.

"I am thankful for the many people that were praying and I am thankful for all the wonderful people that did a good job and more than thankful that nobody got hurt," he said.

The airport was closed until midday Friday as investigators concluded their examination of the scene which then permitted the airplane to be removed and repairs completed on the runway

Above: the Saab 340 on Marsh Harbour’s runway. No one was injured.

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Crossing Beach restored

By Dave Ralph - Senior Sage After a 40-minute wait for enough members to form a quorum, the Central Abaco Council held its final meeting for this fiscal year ending June 30. Those attending were upset with those members who fail to honour their commitment of several hours a month to serve their community. Council members are chosen by the Town Committees and can be recalled and be replaced with another Town Committee member. The chairman will discuss this with the various Town Committee chairmen.

The agenda was mainly taken up by looking at remaining funds and how they should be disbursed. All money remaining at the end of the fiscal year must be returned to the Treasury. Councils and Town Committees work to ensure that their bank balance is zero at the end of the fiscal year as returning money signals Central Government that too much was originally allocated and may result in a reduction the next year.

A few outstanding bills were authorized to be paid along with authorizing an Independence celebration banner. About $4,000 remained which was divided among the three townships for local use.

By mid-July Council should be aware of the funding Central Government will provide for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. When this figure is known, Council’s first priority is to apportion it among the three townships and itself.

Press Release In May 2013, Friends of the Environment partnered with FRIENDS board member Mike Lightbourn, his wife Jennifer Lightbourn and the crew of Lightbourn Family Farms, to undertake a small scale restoration of Crossing Beach. Crossing Beach is the only public access beach in Marsh Harbour, located across from the Albury’s Ferry dock.

The Crossing Beach dune was originally damaged when the road connecting Eastern Shores to Marsh Harbour was pushed through and paved. This made the area more susceptible to the spread of invasive Casuarina and Hawaiian Seagrape and the dune degraded, with the help of washthroughs during storms.

In 2007, with support from The Nature Conservancy and a number of local partners, FRIENDS completed the first restoration of Crossing Beach. The invasive plants were removed, the dune was reformed and native plants were installed to help stabilize the area.

During the hurricanes from 2007 2011 the plants did their job and the new dune held firm, and even grew due to the sand retained by the native plants. However, Hurricane Sandy proved a too strong and while the dune still held, many of the groundcover plants there did not recover.

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ber Learning Center to do a clean-up of the area. Then, as part of FRIENDS’ new, “Go Native,” initiative, supported by the GEF Small Grants Program, new plants were installed. They included sea oats, orange geiger trees, sea grapes, railroad vine and sea ox-eye, all wonderful native plants that takes less water and care than non-native plants, replacing those that were lost.

Some new native species including Gumelemi and Dogwood were added to increase the diversity of plants at the beach.

These new plants will help to trap and hold sand, building the dune back and preventing further erosion. Lightbourn Farms also created several paths from the parking area to the beach to help protect the new plants.

As a part of the, “Go Native,” program, FRIENDS is also currently offering free native plants to anyone who will remove invasive Hawaiian Seagrape from their home or business. Visit www.FriendsoftheEnvironment.org for more information.

Chamber hosts annual general meeting at Mangoes

The Abaco Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting at Mangoes Restaurant on June 6, 2013. At that time, President Michael Albury gave a resume of the activities of the Chamber and Treasurer Leazona Richard gave the financial report. This was followed by a Mix and Mingle time. A meeting of the Directors was held on June 20 when the Directors elected its new officers. Shown are, standing, Director Keith Bishop, Treasurer George Riviere, Directors Rosnell Parker Simmons, Leazona Richard and David Ralph. Seated are Secretary Kathleen Ralph, President Dennis Lightbourn and Vice President Daphne de Gregory Miaoulis. Missing from the photograph are Past President Michael Albury and Chris Roberts.

Above: volunteers at the newly restored Crossing Beach site. Native plants were put in to replace invasive vegetation.

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Happy Independence Day! Yes, I am a little early, but this is as close to it as this newspaper is going to get to the actual date, July 10, without going over.

So, forty years.

Many of you reading this may remember when the flag was raised that first time; when this country proclaimed Independence on July 10, 1973. If I recall from my history books Abaco was a little more… cautious, during that period. But we are here today altogether regardless. And better for it.

In the end it was a great day for our nation.

But how do you a weigh a nation’s greatness?

Is it something measurable?

Olympic Medals? Twelve. Land Mass? 5,358 square miles. How many people live here? 360,000. How much money our country makes? $11 Billion. How much we spend on the Ministry of Education? $201,770,380.

Or do we measure it on something less tangible?

The way we care for our brothers and sisters? How the less fortunate of us are treated by those of us who can make a difference? The pride we have in ourselves? Our readiness to forgive our neighbors or reach out a helping hand?

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

The first category is easy. We can find the numbers to plug into those types of questions. Our politicians can talk all day about how much they plan to spend here or there. We can hide behind one of the better economic situations in the Caribbean. We can distract ourselves with sports and buildings and rallies and marches all day, and we can do so for forty years, and we won’t be any closer to measuring our country.

It is the second category, the category for which there are no easy answers for, that show the true mettle of our nation. And, in fact, it is not even the answers, if ones do exist, that give our flag its colour. It is our willingness to ask these questions that will make us a better country.

The courage to ask ourselves whether something is right or wrong.

The audacity to question those “in power” on whether or not their actions, or inaction, will better us. The integrity to question our friends and neighbors when you see them going down a wrong path. And the clarity to questions ourselves and not be afraid of the answers that might come.

Our country has some questions to ask itself on this eve of our fortieth anniversary. We are suffering from growing pains that have ruined lesser nations. These same growing pains have ruined greater nations as well.

And if we don’t want to share those fates we need to be courageous enough to stand for what is right and flexible enough to know when to tack our sails.

So what type of questions do we need to ask ourselves and those we have tasked to lead this nation?

The New Government Complex in Central Abaco is a beautiful building, a monument and an achievement to be sure. It is yards up the road from one of the biggest shanty towns in the country. How long before the Mudd and Pigeon Peas continues to grow unchecked, and it certainly appears to be growing unchecked, right to the front door of that nice, shiny pink building?

Yes, we have money to build multimillion projects in remote areas of the

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country, but our national prison is in shambles. Do you think Fox Hill, in its current state, solves any problems? I think it creates more.

Month after month our electricity bill arrives with ridiculous, and unpayable for many, “fuel surcharges,” all the while our island experiences frequent and unexplained blackouts. There is no accountability within that system.

The arrogance of the bureaucracy matched only by its incompetence. We have allowed it to get that way because of our complacency. Should we allow it to continue unchecked?

We have learned to accept below average by continuously shifting our expectations down. A race to the bottom and in the end we will lose.

So we have many questions to ask ourselves as we approach our fortieth.

The country is changing, but we still have the power to shape it. It remains OUR Bahamaland.

Yes, the big questions like how to transition to the VAT Tax, and should this country drill for oil, are in the hands of the politicians (who, believe it or not, are not really that far removed from the voting public) but we can start to answer many others for ourselves.

One big question we must ask ourselves this month is, “Am I proud to be a Bahamian?” Answering that is the first step in how we move next.

I’m proud to be a Bahamian. Because we face these struggles. Because we have risen to the challenges of the past. Because we aren’t kept down for long. Because of our history. And because of our future.

And I’m just a sucker for that beautiful flag.

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Letters to the Editor The Good Still Thrives Among the Bad & the Ugly Dear Editor, After having had an experience today that I was beginning to feel I would not enjoy again in the “new” Abaco, I was moved enough to write this letter and hope that you will publish it.

I recently returned to teaching, after an absence of more than 32 years and a long career elsewhere and am blessed to be with the very gifted children of Every Child Counts.

Today, (June 13, 2013) my new class of young teen and pre-teen boys, along with my husband, David who also teaches there and two older boys from the senior class decided to have our “field trip” at Casiah’s new location at #107, Dove Plaza.

I had called the day before and spoke to Melinda Pinder to arrange seating and to be advised on the best menu choices for such a crowd. I was anticipating some chaos – after all, we number 13 – and was pleasantly surprised to see that Casiah’s has set up a special long table for us in the centre of that attractive suite of rooms and were obviously prepared.

For those who don’t know, Casiah’s has an appetizing and delicious menu of assorted deli sandwiches, soups, imaginative meals, ice-cream, fruit smoothies, coffee frost drinks and candies galore. The rooms are decorated like an old-fashioned icecream soda shop – you feel relaxed as soon as you enter.

Because our budget was a modest

one, Casiah’s worked with us and helped us decide on the Paninis, single-scoop ice cream and,,,,,the boys’ choice of sweets as take home treats.

After we ate the first “course,” Melinda’s sister, Audra Sawyer escorted each boy to the candy bar to choose $1.00 selections while we older ones finished our meals. She bagged and labeled them with individual names and, when that shocking weather descended, allowed us to take unhurried refuge inside while we waited.

The boys all felt Christmas (or Heaven) has come early – they has been fed in a homey loving atmosphere by people who were strangers to most of them and treated like princes and they all behaved like gentlemen. It was a fitting end to a hardworking school year.

Cashia’s staff had gone beyond the value of our money to remind us of the “good” which still exists in Marsh Harbour. Thank you Casiah’s, God bless you and may your business proper.

Anna-Maria Cote Resident

Always Keep Your Sense of Humour Dear Editor Over the past few months I’ve has the privilege of meeting on Thursday afternoons with some colleagues and friends to relax after a long day of work.

Sir Lynden once told me, “Randy, always keep your sense of humour”, and

in that respect, we engage in spirited conversation with attempts to make light of the many subjects that, about which, we normally complain.

So, those of “we” who daily complain about the recent attempts to resurface the roads here in Marsh Harbour, let’s look at it from a different perspective.

No 1. If at first you don’t succeed, try…..try….again!

No 2. ‘Airport to Ferry Safari Trips’ are going fast…advance reservations are suggested!

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And No 3. There’s a secret pot-hole between K&S Auto and Dr. Sandy’s corner. Drive in it a collect your prize.

Enjoy your day!!

Randy Key

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A “Vexatious” Problem of Enforcement The Minister of Environment and Housing, Ken Dorsett spoke briefly but directly to the “vexatious problem” of Shanty Towns in The Bahamas during the budget debate, adding that they “operate outside the requirements for proper sanitation, without regard to the building code and in violation of safety requirements for electricity.”

I find it extremely vexatious that government officials know of illegal activities occurring right now in Shanty Towns and yet find it necessary to hold onto that information to speak in the House of Assembly of how they will enforce the law where it is broken.

This is the crux of our issue in the country today. We speak often and sometimes eloquently of cracking down on numerous illegalities, most of which are presently accounted for in our law books, when

we could and should just simply do it; enforce the law when it needs to be enforced!

There was no mention of new laws or legislation needed in order to carry out the needed enforcement. Why is it necessary, when we discover (term used loosely) law breaking, to go and talk to your colleagues about enforcing it? Is it needful now to get permission from the HOA to enforce laws that exist? Are there particular interests that need a warning before enforcement begins?

We have for far too long avoided and even in some instances prevented enforcing laws to deal with illegal shanty towns throughout the country and this injustice to the people of the country have served as a catalyst to encourage and give rise to more crime and illegal activities.

The delay of enforcement has served to demoralize many who live near these communities and has also done much damage to the national security of the nation, yet it persists and it transcends regimes.

Who are the “elites” Minister of Immigration and Foreign Affairs, Fred Mitchell, creating the road-block to effective enforcement of illegal shanty towns?

Why, if they are indeed known, do they remain protected from the enforcement of law? Are the “elites” above the law?

While the speech in the HOA suggesting enforcement is on the way sounds good and is welcome; what is more welcome is action! The time for action is now and does not require an act of parliament to do anything.

If illegal activity is known to be taking place the time to act is now!

S.T. Roberts

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The Cays Barefoot Man Summer Concert slated for July Press Release The annual musical bash is once again slated for a three day weekend of sun, fun and rum at the world famous Nippers Grill On Guana Cay. Summer dates are July 19 – 20 with the Barefoot Man performing on July 19 for his daytime concert and on July 20 for the ever popular evening dine and dance performance.

On July 20,The Barefoot Man’s Band known as “Sea n’ B” perform without the shoeless minstrel who usually escapes to Pete’s Pub or Green Turtle Cay (so Island rumor has it).

The Barefoot Man recent CD release titled SAND DOLLARS includes, as always, a long list of tropical tunes mixed with a dash of country and most being in the novelty style he is known for.

The concert has become Guanas biggest annual event, filling up boat slips, cottages and golf carts. It is recommended to book your slips and rooms early. And leave your shoes at home.

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Lower Harbour, Tilloo Cay - One-of-a-kind offering w/3.5 acres including rustic cottage & deck (perfect for restoration) just minutes from Hope Town & Lubbers Quarters in protected harbour w/ spectacular views of the Sea of Abaco & Atlantic Ocean. $899,000 USD

Lemon Tree - This 4 bed, 2 bath island getaway is steps from your choice of ocean or bay-side beaches with great views of the Sea of Abaco and the Abaco sunsets. Within walking distance of the settlement. $499,900 USD

Casa Luisa - Situated in a great neighborhood a short walk from beach, this 3 bed, 2 bath house offers views of the Atlantic Ocean, a private pool & has numerous decks. This lovely home is a rare find. $660,000 USD

Fantasy Too - Great 2 bed, 2 bath cottage located just one lot from the beach. Features include an alcoved bar, balcony with ocean views and large BBQ deck. $425,000 BSD

Dorros Cove Lot #18 – This lot is located on the south end of the island near Tahiti Beach. Build up for spectacular ocean views. Complete with private dock slip. $320,000 USD

Carolina Wind - Sleeps 10. Amazing 5 bed, 4 bath Sea Loft– Sleeps 4. Quaint 1 bed, 2 bath island-style family estate w/ so much charm you will never want to hideaway just south of Hope Town overlooking the leave! Perfectly situated on a peninsula w/ dock & pool ocean w/ private dock. Beautiful views! overlooking White Sound and Sea of Abaco.

Starting at 1,250/wk plus tax.

Starting at $4,000/wk plus tax.

Crystal Waters – Sleeps 10. Spacious 4 bed, 3 bath home located near Tahiti Beach, at the top of a hill offering magnificent views of the Sea of Abaco. Private pool and dock.

Starting at $4,000/wk plus tax.

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Hope Town • Marsh Harbour • Guana Cay • Lubbers Quarters • Treasure Cay • Man-O-War Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Tilloo Cay

Check July 15 for these, and June 15’s Crossword answers.

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South Abaco

The mainland needs a facelift

Third Annual Kayak Challenge set for November

A Viewpoint

By Jennifer Hudson Mainland Abaco needs a major facelift! The appearance of the island has been on a downturn for some time now and sadly is looking decidedly down at heel. There are several contributing factors to this; the first which may come to mind is that of the terrible state of the roads. However I will not dwell on that now as much has been said in recent Abaconian editorials and all we can and must do is keep onto the appropriate authorities until we get a decent standard of roads which Abaco needs and deserves.

What I wish to dwell upon today is something which is far more within our own capabilities to do something about.

Words I hear describing Marsh Harbour and its environs from visitors and certain Abaconians who love their island and take a deep pride in it are; “seedy, filthy, trashy, run down.” Why does it look like this? Because far too many people just take no pride in their surroundings yet they will be quick to complain if visitors stop coming because it is just too nasty and they lose their jobs and paycheques because there is no more tourism.

I would like to make a few suggestions and would LOVE it if people began to do their part in making Marsh Harbour beautiful for all.

1. LITTER is a very big concern.

Garbage lines many of the streets and even some yards. Please help by: – covering your trucks on the way to the dump so that garbage does not fly off -- not throwing trash out of your vehicle or dropping it as you walk along ( beer drinkers are the worst offenders) -- ensuring that your garbage cans are properly secured at your home or business so that dogs cannot tip them over -- keeping yards free of debris and trash 2.

Removing CAMPAIGN POSTERS in a timely manner. There are many campaign posters which still need to be removed (a whole year after the election!) especially of one particular party.

They do not add to the beauty of their surroundings and all of the sticks to which posters were attached still look unsightly protruding from utility poles.

3. Homeowners could help a lot

by BEAUTFYING THEIR SURROUNDINGS. Tidying up yards and planting some attractive flowering bushes would do a lot towards making the communities more attractive and would provide an added bonus for the homeowner by raising the value of their property.

4. BUSINESS OWNERS could

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Above: the roundabout between Marsh Harbour and Dundas Town, one of many problem areas on the island needing attention.

play a large part in beautifying Marsh Harbour by landscaping their properties or if they front immediately onto the street then by placing potted plants outside and up keeping them.

5. Could something be done about the entrance to DUNDAS TOWN? The area opposite M&R Food Store where a sign once proudly stood welcoming visitors to the settlement is now totally dilapidated and would make any visitor wonder whatever that town must be like. It can only be called a disgrace and yet boldly standing amidst the rubbish and decay is a large sign bearing the picture of Dundas Town’s parliamentary representative who is also Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.

6.

ROUNDABOUTS need urgent attention. Hopefully, when the new hospital has been completed the two roundabouts in that area will be nicely landscaped by the Ministry of Works in keeping with the two very attractive new buildings. The new Administrative Building has been landscaped beautifully and is a joy to behold, so why not the roundabout nearby which is a blot on the landscape?

The SHERWIN ARCHER ROUNDABOUT by the airport stands at the gateway to Abaco; it is the first thing visitors see when they leave the airport and should give an immediate beautiful welcome, however, all it does at the moment is give a dismal first impression. This roundabout was, for several years, taken over and tended regularly by the Abaco Club on Winding Bay who landscaped it nicely with flowering plants and kept it weeded and mowed. However, since the new management took over they have expressed no interest in maintaining this very important area.

Now, having said all that I would like to give accolades where they are very much due. Since the roundabout at the airport entrance has been neglected, JoAnn

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Bradley and her group of young Rotaract members have bravely taken over this huge task. They are to be commended for twice a month after work turning up with push mowers to mow what is quite a sizeable area.

Unfortunately, flowerbeds need weeding and this is too time consuming a task for such a small number of young people and flowering bushes are needed which are too expensive. What would be great is if Local Government could take it over and make it a real showpiece for Abaco.

Dr. Ronnie Knowles is to be highly commended for the excellent job he has done of beautifying and keeping up the landscaping of the area in front of the Kidney Centre. A few other businesses deserve thanks for making some effort but how great it would be if ALL businesses would do their part to beautify their surroundings.

Finally, much praise is due to Randy Key for his great contribution over the years to the beautification of the area east of the traffic light. It is a joy to walk along there and see the well-kept verges and stunning array of beautiful plants. Granted he has an advantage in that he is the owner of Pinewoods Nursery, but if everyone did their own small part in keeping Abaco neat and tidy it would be a place of which locals could be proud and tourists could enjoy.

After all if the Cays can do it, why can’t the mainland? It’s all a matter of pride and a little effort. Let’s all do our part to make Abaco a place of beauty.

The Abaco Cancer Society and Friends of the Environment are working together to present Abaco's third annual Kayak Challenge on Saturday, November 9 at Pete’s Pub & Gallery in Little Harbour, Abaco. Based on the first year’s success with more than 50 paddlers participating in inclement weather and an even more successful second year with 80 paddlers, both organizations are hopeful that The Kayak Challenge will continue to grow in 2013.

One of the focuses this year will be to try and ensure a higher presence of paddlers from other islands. To this end, organizers have managed to secure a commitment from Bahamas Ferries to run the ferry service from Nassau to Sandy Point, Abaco to accommodate the paddlers.

There will be a discount of 25% per person and 20% per vehicle. However, the catch is that they will require a minimum of 6 vehicles and at least 40 individuals.

The minimum requirement must be met by October 1.

Organizers are also happy to assist with queries regarding accommodation and will assist with transport of crafts to Little Harbour.

Any craft you can paddle will be welcome, including kayaks, paddle boards and canoes - just no engines. There will be 3 courses to choose from: 3 miles, 8 miles, or 15 miles that will take paddlers into and through the scenic tidal creeks of the Bight of Old Robinson, which is included in the proposed East Abaco Creeks National Park. Support boats will be on hand to assist paddlers, make sure they stay on course and provide water and snacks.

Paddlers will be welcomed back with a beach party at Pete’s Pub featuring a local band. FRIENDS and the Abaco Cancer Society are seeking business sponsors to support the event. If you are interested, please contact sasha.fair@gmail.com More information about the event is available on the Friends of the Environment's website: www.FriendsoftheEnvironment.org, on the Friends of the Environment’s Facebook Page or under the facebook event 3rd Annual Kayak Challenge.

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Central & All Abaco Baha Mar offers opportunities for all Bahamians

By Timothy Roberts Bringing recruitment and opportunity to the family islands, Baha Mar is now getting the message out to all The Bahamas highlighting both direct and indirect employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that are available at the mega resort being built on the western end of New Providence.

Robert Sands, Senior Vice President of Administration and External Relations at Baha Mar, said “We think it’s important that the family islands get this information because we are going to be recruiting from the family islands. Baha Mar is an investment paying off for all Bahamians.”

The resort, which plans to be open in eighteen months, is calling potential employees to prepare their selves to be beneficiaries of the employment opportunities available.

“It was important to share this message with not only New Providence, but with Grand Bahama and Abaco where there are pockets of talent who could take advantage of such an opportunity,” Mr. Sands said.

He said that recruitment will begin between the second and third quarter of next year as they are now about 18 months away from opening.

Baha Mar reports that they expect to

create in excess of 5000 job opportunities 98 percent of which will be filled by Bahamians. Mr. Sands explains that they are extending their outreach to the out islands so “we can give every potential talented Bahamian a chance to be a part of this transforming project.”

He said they have committed significant money to identifying and training Bahamians and have reached out to over 3500 students and they have over 4000 resumes in their database already.

“The service training academy will design programs that will assist the [hotel] brands in preparing individuals for consideration, but more importantly training them and re-training them to brand standards once we open,” he said.

He also encouraged students to go online as they are doing internships this year already which was published on their website and Abaco students are able to participate in that.

On indirect employment opportunities he said that where there are synergies for the provisioning of supplies or services “we will certainly welcome those from communities such as Abaco. Whether it’s providing goods and services or talent that could benefit Baha Mar.” He added that “where there are some niche opportunities for Abaconians, or people who live in Abaco, who have proven, tested, tried and successful services we would welcome the opportunity to discuss those potential services being employed at Baha Mar.” Baha Mar reports that the resort will

generate in excess of 12.5 percent increase to The Bahamas’ GDP making a significant difference to the economy of the country.

“This means significant funds should be available to the government of the country and other persons to really benefit on a level playing field for infrastructural services from the government revenue,” he said.

Mr. Sands said they expect to generate almost $25 billion over twenty years and will provide “the shot in the arm that this country has been seeking for a long time.”

“We are going to increase stop-over traffic to The Bahamas by over 400,000 visitors per year, and it is quite likely that, because we are going to go after an international market, a number of those would likely want to visit another family island as well. Abaco, who has one of the more mature tourism industries amongst the family islands, could be a tremendous beneficiary from these increased numbers as well,” he said.

Mr. Sands said “Opportunities are abounding and will continue to grow as individuals in these communities latch onto what these benefits can be, and also utilize their own entrepreneurial skills to find a successful synergy with Baha Mar.”

National Day of Prayer held on Abaco

By Timothy Roberts All across The Bahamas at noon on June 13 persons gathered to join hands in prayer for the nation to pray for the deep

needs of the country. Almost forty persons, locals and visitors, gathered at BAIC Park to join in the National Day of Prayer.

Pastor Stephen Knowles, President of the Abaco Christian Council (ACC) and Vise-president of the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC), said that the day was a national call to prayer and “when the call comes from the national Office [of the BCC] all the islands must respond equally.”

He said it couldn’t come at a better time, “a time when our country is so challenged and we’ve seen all the experts coming together to no avail. There’s always a response when the church prays.”

He explained that the event called for a simultaneous movement of Christians to come together at an appointed time to pray for the needs of the country.

The day began with a variety of pastors speaking on the radio in the morning.

Then at noon they met with all who would come and support at BAIC Park, where songs were sung and prayers were spoken to appeal for a change in the high incidence of crime and murder occurring especially in the capital city of Nassau.

In the evening they held a further meeting of prayer at First Assemblies of God in Marsh Harbour where those assembled would pray until midnight.

Pastor Knowles said “we believe the scripture that says that when the righteous pray God answers. So we expect to see turn around though it may not come overnight.”

“I believe as we keep on praying we will see a turn around,” he said.

Above: people gathered at BAIC Park for National Prayer Day which was held on June 13.

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Housebreaking

At 12:35pm on 7th June, 2013, a 37 year old female of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, reported that between 23rd May, 2013 and 6th June, 2013, some unknown person/s broke into her residence at Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The culprit/s searched and stole one X-Box 360 game and an assortment of Jewelry. Police action requested.

Investigations continue.

Housebreaking

At 11:45am on 6th June, 2013, a 58 year old male of S.C. Bootle Highway Marsh Harbour, Abaco, reported that sometime around 11:00am on 6th June, 2013, person/s entered his residence. Police action requested.

Suspect arrested At 11:43am 7th June, 2013, Officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested a male suspect aged 24 years old of Dundas Town, Abaco at M.H.P.S. reference to this matter. Investigation continues.

Drug Arrest

At 3:35am on 7th June, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested a 27 year old male of Dundas Town, Abaco, reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs. Officers reported arresting the suspect at Surfside Club sometime around 3:30 am same date where he was found in possession of a quantity of marijuana.

At 8:30pm on 7th June, 2013, he was charged for Possession of Dangerous Drugs. He was released on $500.00 bail to attend court on 12th June, 2013.

Fraud by False Pretenses

Crime Report

At 10:00am on 6th June, 2013, a 23 year old female of Marsh Harbour, Abaco reported that sometime on 27th March, 2013, a female paid for services with a FCIB Cheque. However, on 2/4/13 the cheque was returned indicating that the chequing account was closed. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Housebreaking

At 5:15pm on 3rd June, 2013, a 62 year old Pastor of S.C. Bootle Hwy, Abaco, reported that sometime between 7:00am and 4:45pm on 3rd June, 2013, some unknown person/s entered his residence and stole $200.00 in coins; Drill valued at $60.00; Ipod Nano valued at $175.00 and digital camera valued at $150.00. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Stealing by Reason of Employment

At 3:00pm on 3rd June, 2013, a Security officer c/o a local resort, Abaco, reported that sometime between 31st May, 2013 and 1st June, 2013, an employee stole $688.00 cash that was received as dockage fee. Police action requested.

The employee is being sought in this matter. Investigation continues.

Stealing from a Dwelling

At 1:40 p.m. on June 10, 2013, a 47-year-old female of Coopers Town, Abaco, reported that sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on June 10, 2013, some unknown person(s) entered her resi-

dence and stole an assortment of seafood valued at $270.00. Police action requested.

Suspect Arrested and Charged On June 10, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested the accused Romando Fawkes, d.o.b. 3/10/91, of Coopers Town, Abaco, on charges of Housebreaking and Stealing. He was arraigned in court on June 14, 2013, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months HMP.

Stealing

At 1:25 p.m. on June 11, 2013, a 30-year-old male of Treasure Cay, Abaco, came to M.H.P.S. and reported that sometime around 4:00 a.m. on June 9, 2013, while at a local gas station located in Marsh Harbour, some unknown person stole his grey Samsung cell phone from his vehicle. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Causing Harm

At 6:58 p.m. on June 14, 2013, a 24-year-old male of Fire Road, Abaco, reported that sometime around 5:30 p.m. on the same date, he got in an altercation with a man who caused injury to him while he was at a local liquor store in Treasure Cay, Abaco. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Threats of Death, Resisting Arrest and Assault of a Police Officer

At 2:40 a.m. on June 16, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested one Rodnel Vilsaint, d.o.b. 28/2/91, of Sand Banks, Abaco in reference to Threats of Death, Resisting Arrest and Assault of a Police Officer. Officer arrested the accused while at DNR sports bar. He was taken to the M.H.P.S., where he was charged for the offences.

Obstruction

At 2:40 a.m. on June 16, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested one Charles Lubin d.o.b. 12/5/90 of Sand Banks, Abaco while at DNR sports bar in reference to Obstruction. Officers reported that while arresting one Rodnel Vilsaint in reference to Threats of Death, Resisting Arrest and Assault of a Police Officer, Charles Lubin tried pulling the detainee away from the police. Charles Lubin was brought to M.H.P.S., where he was charged for the offence.

Threats of Harm & Unlawful Entry

At 8:10 a.m. on June 15, 2013, a 22-year-old female of Dundas Town, Abaco, reported that sometime around 4:45 p.m. on June 14, 2013, she secured her residence and went out. Sometime around 7:00 a.m. on June 15, 2013, when she returned home, she discovered her children's father asleep on the bedroom floor. She awoke him and asked him to leave, but he refused. Police action requested.

Suspect Arrested At 8:35 a.m. on June 15, 2013, Cpl. 2874 Rolle arrested and cautioned the suspect while at the complainant's residence in Dundas Town, Abaco. The accused was brought to M.H.P.S. where he was charged for the offences.

Disorderly Behaviour & Obscene Languages

At 3:02 a.m. on June 15, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested one male of Spring City, Abaco, in reference to Disorderly Behaviour and Obscene Languages. Officers reported arresting the sus-

pect in the area of Surfside Club located in Dundas Town, Abaco. The accused was charged for the offences.

Grievous Harm

At 12:00am on 22nd June, 2013, a local Nurse c/o Marsh Harbour Government Clinic contacted the M.H.P.S. and reported that a male age 22 year of Murphy Town, Abaco came to the clinic in a private vehicle complaining that an unknown person shot him in the lower body whilst he was at a bar in Murphy Town, Abaco.

Police assistance requested.

Police are in search of a male, namely Quinton Johnson, AKA “Crimpy” of Murphy Town and another male, namely “A.J.” Investigation continues.

Housebreaking

At 8:30am on 19th June, 2013, a 52 year old male of Treasure Cay, Abaco, reported that sometime between 18th June, 2013 and 19th June, 2013, some unknown person/s entered his residence and stole his Apple laptop. Police action requested.

Suspect arrested At 3:30pm on 22nd June, 2013, one male of Murphy Town, Abaco was arrested reference to this matter. Investigation continues.

Shopbreaking

At 10:45am on 21st June, 2013, a 48 year old female of Marsh Harbour, Abaco & Principal of a local School reported that sometime between 6:45pm on 20th June, 2013 and 21st June, 2013, some unknown person/s entered the office area of the school. The culprit/s searched and stole a Canon IS30 camera and a picture frame.

Police action requested Investigation continues.

Housebreaking

At 5:50pm on 21st June, 2013, a male resident of Crockett Drive, Marsh Harbour reported that his neighbor residence located across the street from him was entered.

Police assistance requested.

Investigation continues.

Vagrancy

At 6:48 pm on 18th June, 2013, Officers of the M.H.P.S. reported arresting one Michael Grohier of no fixed address in reference to vagrancy. Officers arrested the accused in the area of Abaco Hardware in reference to the offence. He was charged for the offence and schedule to attend court on 24th June, 2013.

Threats of Harm

On Thursday 20th June 2013, a 31 year old male of Sandy Point, Abaco came into Marsh Harbour Police Station and reported that at about 10am while at the Government Dock in Marsh Harbour a male known to him also of Sandy Point made threats towards him, putting him in fear of his life. Police action requested. Investigation is ongoing.

Accident Involving Injuries

On Friday 21st, June 2013, at 10:22 p.m. an anonymous caller contacted the Marsh Harbour Police Station and reported that an accident occurred on S.C. Bootle Highway near the Church of God of Prophecy involving a male pedestrian of Fox Town Abaco. Police action requested.

Officers responded and met a male at the Fox Town Government Clinic suffering from injuries sustain in a road traffic accident.

The victim was later flown to the Princess Margaret Hospital New Providence by Emergency Medical Air at 1:00 a.m. Saturday 22ns, June 2013, from Treasure Cay International Airport, to seek further medical treatment. He is listed in stable condition.

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900 points proved to be enough to ensure First Place Overall for the Florida cattle rancher whose team finished the Series with 6,900 points.

Blue Eagle finished the season with 5,900 points; Second Place Overall in the Championship. Like Blue Eagle, Luis Bacardi’s team Rum Bum fished three of the four tournaments in the 2013 series.

Consistently good catches of blue marlin and a second place finish at the Harbour Island Championship earned the Coconut Grove, Florida 57 Bertram 4,400 points and placed the team Third Overall.

Luis Bacardi’s cumulative 2,900 points for the season got him the Jim Lambert Memorial Trophy for being the Top Angler for the 2013 Bahamas Billfish Championship. Jim Lambert was an avid BBC competitor for years and won the Championship in 1998. He was a mem-

ber of the BBC’s Steering Committee and instrumental in the establishment of the BBC’s Scholarship Fund. The newly created trophy was presented by ISR Marine Insurance, Smith-Merritt Insurance and Travelers.

During the 2013 season, team Cowpoke released five blues, eleven whites and three sailfish. The team finished first at Treasure Cay and third in the Guana Cay Championship. At the awards ceremony marine artist Steve T. Goione presented Cruiser Crews with the original artwork used for the BBC 40th Anniversary logo.

Presenting sponsor Silver Airways awarded team Cowpoke with the Overall 1st Place bronze trophy by Bodo Muche. Making the presentation was Silver Airways Director of Sales & Business Development, David Gentry.

Andrew Pinder of Abaco Gold, sponsors of the BBC Championship Ring, presented Cruiser Crews with a special edition, 40th anniversary Championship

Ring. Cowpoke captain Mike Brady received the Lindsay Forde Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Lewis Marine Group and presented by Steve Lewis, Liz Forde and McKenzie Forde.

Fishing three of the four BBC tournaments, Blue Eagle released six blues, four whites and two sailfish. Those points and bonus points for a first place at Marsh Harbour and a third place at Treasure Cay resulted in 5,900 points for the 61 Viking and a Second Place Overall trophy by Bodo Muche from Silver Airways. In addition, Blue Eagle received a $1,000 gift certificate from Alexseal.

A second place finish at Harbour Island combined with bonus points for a Grand Slam contributed to Rum Bum’s total 4,400 points. For the season Luis Bacardi released four blues, two whites and one sailfish. Bacardi was also the recipient of a Bodo Muche trophy for Third Place Overall presented by Silver Airways.

During the four legs of the 2013 Bahamas Billfish Championship, 37 teams competed releasing a total of 129 billfish. Of those, 59 were blue marlin, 55 were white marlin and sailfish accounted for 15. In all BBC tournaments releases are validated using time and date stamped digital images.

Affidavits signed by all participants fishing on each team further confirms that the fish was released in accordance with IGFA and Bahamas Billfish Championship rules. In the 2013 season, all billfish were released.

The 2013 awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Marsh Harbour Championship marked the finish of the BBC’s 40th season and a three-month40th anniversary celebration. The Bahamas Billfish Championship is the oldest billfish tournament series in the world. As an expression of appreciation to the people of The Bahamas, the BBC has endowed two scholarships funds that enable Bahamian students the

opportunity to pursue degrees in marine biology or advanced education in marine technologies.

1,204 lionfish removed during Derby

Above: Eddy Bodie holding a lionfish.

By Mirella Santillo Tyler Survance on Lil’ Big Fish caught the most lionfish (268) during the Fifth Annual Green Turtle Cay Lion Fish Derby that took place on June 22. Spear Bender, captained by Dale Sawyer came in second place with 267, a close finish with only one less fish.

Altogether, 1,204 fish were caught, a significantly higher number than the previous year.

This year over $7,000.00 in prize money was given out to the winners, with prizes for the most number of fish caught, the largest fish as well as the smallest.

Among other prizes, there was also one awarded to the team who caught some of the fifteen fish that had been previously Please see

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Fifteen hundred dollars went to the winner for the most fish captured. The second place winner received $1,000.00 and $500.00 went to the third place holder. $500.00 as well as the Chris Burdett floating trophy were given out to Dale Sawyer for catching the largest fish (331mm) and the same amount went to Tyler Survance for catching the smallest fish.

Larry Lowe, captain of the Bolo Boys, placed third in the largest fish category (298mm) and second in the smallest fish category (71mm).

Sixteen boats went to sea early in the morning of June 22 to try to catch as many of the invasive predators as possible. The team captains had been briefed the previous evening about the rules of the derby and about the safety measures to follow when catching the fish. Their poisoned fins can inflict a painful injury to people coming in contact with it.

The participants were to return no later than 4:00pm, but some had already reached the Green Turtle Cay Club fish cleaning station much before then, perhaps because of the prevalent bad weather. Under a torrential rain the boats kept arriving and emptying their catch. After being numbered, weighed and recorded, the fish were then delivered to Eddy Bodie who, protected by thick leather gloves, splayed the fish. He then handed them to Daryl McIntosh who skinned and fileted them in order to prepare them for cooking.

Upon their arrival, the participants were greeted with gin and coconut water two of the sponsors were Burns House and Gilbey’s Gin- while the number caught was recorded to determine the winners and to be entered into a data bank of information to be later analyzed by a REEF researcher.

REEF’s Lad Atkins, a special project coordinator of the event, was accompanied

by Dr. Stephanie Green, with Oregon State University. Dr. Green explained that this is the second year of study aimed at assessing the impact of the derby on the local population of lion fish as well as the impact of the lionfish on the reef population. The two scientists conducted a survey of the lionfish population before the derby and will again assess that population for a few days after the derby.

According to the scientist, they observed a large reduction from last year in

the number of fish.

The first Lion Fish Derby took place in 2009 on Green Turtle Cay. The event was founded in 2008 out of Key Largo by Bobbie Lindsay in partnership with REEF. Since then, Lion Fish Derbies were held yearly in Marsh Harbour, as well as on other islands of the Caribbean and in Palm Beach County. Bobbie Lindsay and Mr. Atkins, the organizers of the derby, actively took part in Palm Beach in raising money for the prizes. Other sponsors of the event were the Ministry of Tourism, the Green Turtle Club and Brendal’s Diving.

The prizes and trophies were distributed during an award ceremony banquet that took place at the Green Turtle Club during the evening of June 22. Needless to say, lionfish was on the menu.

Above: winning boat “Lil Big Fish.” Ashley Jakob, Tyler Survance, Felicia Survance and Kai Survance. They won $1500 for the most fish with 268 and won $500 for the smallest lionfish captured.

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Any stops outside the main harbour will be a minimum charge of two persons. Two persons or over will remain at regular charge.

During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule.

You are advised to contact the office for any changes.

REGULAR FERRY FARES

One Way: $17.00 Round Trip - Open Return: $27.00 Children 6-11: Half Price Children 5 and under: Free Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries depart from the Ferry Dock at Crossing Beach.

Guana /Scotland Cay depart from the Conch Inn. Prices subject to change without notice.

Abaco Cottage + Abaco Vacation Planner +

114 hse 25 hse

Lee Pinder + Marina Albury Cottages

3 hse 366-2053 5 cottages 366-2075

Cherokee

Grand Cay

Rosie’s Place

Green Turtle Cay

366-0576 367-3529

352-5458

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

Guana Cay

Dive Guana + Dolphin Bch Resort Guana Sunset Beach Ocean Frontier Ward’s Landing Ruth Sands +

11 hse 365-5178 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 13 units 365-5133 6 cott 519-389-4846 4 units 904-982-2762 9 hse 365-5140

Hope Town

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

Lubbers Quarters

4 hse

Man-O-War

366-3121

Island Home Rentals + Schooner’s Landing Waterway Rentals +

2 hse 365-6048 5 condos 365-6072 14 hse 365-6143

Abaco Beach Resort Abaco Real Estate + Abaco Towns Ambassador Inn Bustick Bight Resort Conch Inn Living Easy + Island Breezes Motel Lofty Fig Villas

Pelican Beach Villas Regattas HG Christie +

82 rms 6 hse 16 apts 6 rms 8 rms 9 rms 16 hse 8 rms 6 eff 6 cott 32 apts 11 hse

Marsh Harbour area

Sandy Point

367-2158 367-2719 367-0148 367-2022 367-3980 367-4000 367-2202 367-3776 367-2681 367-3600 577-6764 367-4151

Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 800-628-1447 Spanish Cay Resort

Spanish Cay

18 rm 6 hse 365-0083

Treasure Cay

Bahama Beach Club 88 units 365-8500 Brigantine Bay Villas 5 units 877-786-8455 Treasure Cay Resort + 95 rms 365-8801 Mark’s Bungalows 4 units 365-8506 Abaco Estate Services + 365-8752 Island Dreams Rental + 357-6576

Turtle Rock

Villas at Palmetto Beach

3 villas 262-820-1900

Tangelo Hotel

14 rm 1 villa 365-2222

Wood Cay

Web Sites with Abaco Information

http://www.abaconian.com http://www.abacos.com http://www.abacoinet.com http://www.oii.net http.//www.abacoinfo.com http://www.bahamas.com http.//www.abacocottage.com Rev. March 2012

July 1, 2013

Emergency Services

Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 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 Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749

Medical Services

Abaco Family Medicine, Marsh Harbour......................367-2295 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic.................................367-0020 Integrated Medical Center...........................................367-1304 Emergency................................................458-1234 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre....................................367-0049 Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour............................367-2510 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay .........................................365-8288 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 Government Clinic, Fox Town ......................................365-2172

Dental Services

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

Pharmacy

Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour......................367-2544 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 Beach.....................................367-1900 American Eagle - Miami ......................................................367-2231 Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud .............................367-2095 Regional - Freeport...............................................................367-0446 Silver Airline - Orlando Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...............................................367-3415 Sky Bahamas - Nassau..........................................................367-0996 Western Air - Nassau ............................................................367-3722 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Abaco Air...............................................................................367-2266 Cherokee Air Charters .........................................................367-3450

Dive Shops

Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour......................367-2963 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 Man-O-War Dive Shop .................................................365-6013

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 w w w. t h e a b a c on ian .c o 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

Everyone reads The Abaconian

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 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm * Not on

Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm Sundays Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays

(6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm

Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm

All phones use area code 242 unless noted

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 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.

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

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 Light Station.....................................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 Working boatyards......................................Man-O-War cay

Bring errors & revisions to our attention Revised Dec 2012

Bonefish Guides Casaurina Point Junior Albury................ 366-3058 Cherokee Noel Lowe.................... 366-2107 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............ 365-4070 Hope Town Maitland Lowe............. 366-0234 Tom Albury................... 366-3141 Man-O-War David Albury................ 365-6502

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

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

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

Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone

Green Turtle Cay Bluff House ....................... 45..........F..........365-4200 Green Turtle Club ............... 32..........F..........365-4271 Black Sound Marina........... 15......................365-4531 Other Shore Club................ 12..........F..........365-4195 Abaco Yacht Service........... 10..........F..........365-4033 Leeward Yacht Club............ 26.........F...........365-4191 Treasure Cay Treasure Cay Marina......... 150..........F..........365-8250 Man-O-War Man-O-War Marina ........... 26..........F..........365-6008 Marsh Harbour Boat Harbour Marina....... 183..........F..........367-2158 Conch Inn........................... 75..........F ..........367-4000 Harbour View Marina......... 36..........F ..........367-2182 Mangoes Marina................ 29......................367-4255 Marsh Harbour Marina....... 52..........F.......... 367 2700 Hope Town Hope Town Marina............. 16......................366-0003 Hope Town Hideaways.................................366-0224 Lighthouse Marina............... 6..........F..........366-0154 Sea Spray........................... 60..........F..........366-0065 Spanish Cay Spanish Cay Marina............ 75..........F..........365-0083 Guana Cay Bakers Bay Marina........... 158..........F..........365-5802 Guana Hide-aways............. 37......................577-0003 Orchid Bay.......................... 64 .........F..........365-5175

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

Bikes & Scooters • Boats Cars & Cart Rentals Marsh Harbour A & P Car Rentals ..............................................367-2655 Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...............................367-1035 B & B Boat Rentals............................................367-7368 Bargain Car Rentals...........................................367-0500 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ....................................367-3910 Concept Boat Rentals........................................367-5570 Cruise Abaco......................................................577-0148 Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco).......................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 ..............................................365-4084 Cruising Cart Rentals.........................................365-4065 D & P Cart Rental ..............................................365-4655 Donnie’s Boat Rentals........................................365-4119 Kool Karts.........................................................365-4176 Reef Boat Rentals .............................................365-4145 Sea Side Carts & Bikes.......................................365-4147 T & A Cart Rentals.............................................375-8055 Guana Cay Donna Sands Cart Rentals ................................365-5195 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes..................................365-5178 Orchid Bay Cart rentals......................................354-5175 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 Adventure on Prozac - Kayak.............................365-8749 Blue Marlin Rentals...........................................365-8687 Cash’s Carts.......................................................365-8771 Cornish Car Rentals...........................................365-8623 JIC Boat Rentals ................................................365-8582 Triple J Car Rentals............................................365-8761 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ..............................365-8749

Marsh Harbour Jody Albury................375-8068 Sidney Albury.............477-5996 Richard Albury...........367-0367 Terrance Davis...........375-8550 Buddy Pinder.............366-2163 Justin Sands..............367-3526 Danny Sawyer...........367-3577 Jay Sawyer................367-3941 North Abaco O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Alexander Rolle.........365-0120 Edward Rolle.............365-0024 Herbert Thurston.......365-2405 Sandy Point Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Anthony Bain.............366-4107 Derek Gaitor..............366-4249 Nicholas Roberts.......366-4486 Treasure Cay Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117

Restaurant Guide Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper (Based on dinner entree range) + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Marsh Harbour Abaco Pizza..................................$................... 367-4488 Anglers....................................$$$................... 367-2158 Curly Tails ................................$$$................... 367-4444 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 Pop’s Place + ...............................$................... 367-3796 Snack Shack +.............................$................... 367-4005 Snappas.....................................$$................... 367-2278 Wallys .....................................$$$................... 367-2074 Hope Town Abaco Inn ...............................$$$................... 366-0133 Cap’n Jacks.................................$$................... 366-0247 Harbour’s Edge.......................... $$................... 366-0087 H T Coffee House (B & L)...............$.................. .366-0760 H T Harbour Lodge ...................$$$................... 366-0095 Munchies.....................................$................... 366-0423 OnDa Beach...............................$$................... 366-0558 Sea Spray ‡................................$$................... 366-0065 Sugar Shack +.............................$................... 366-0788 Little Harbour Pete’s Pub...................................$$................... 366-3503 Lubber’s Quarter Cracker P’s..................................$$................... 366-3139 Man-O-War Bradley’s on the Harbour..............$................... 365-6380 Dock’n Dine..................................$................... 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 Coco Beach Bar & Grill..................$................... 365-8470 Florence’s Cafe..............................$.................. .365-8354 Spinnaker Restaurant ..............$$$................... 365-8469 Touch of Class .........................$$$................... 365-8195 Treasure Sands Club.................$$$.................. .365-9385 Green Turtle Cay Bluff House..............................$$$................... 365-4200 Jolly Roger Bistro.......................$$................... 365-4200 Green Turtle Club .....................$$$................... 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 Cafe...................$$................... 365-4234 Shorties Take-a-way...................$$..................365-4342 Sundowners...............................$$................... 365-4060 Sandy Point Nancy’s......................................$$................... 366-4120

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