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| Junkanoo Summer Festival began on July 18 with a great entertaining program that included a fire dancer and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Pop Band. The crowd appreciated the outstanding entertainment. |  |
| Crawfish season opened on August 1. Fishermen feel the number is down but the price is better than last year. Buyers feel that fewer undersized crawfish are being brought in. New regulations are tedious but are being adhered to. | |
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The Maritime Cadet program held its first graduation on Abaco when five were recognized for completing their studies. The program begins the preparation of high school students for careers in shipping. |
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June 15th
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| Students of the Every Child Counts school competed in the Special Olympic games held in Nassau. The students did very well bringing home many gold, silver and bronze medals. The school is for students with special needs who cannot attend regular classrooms. | |
| Hope Town’s sailors won first place in the B Class Bahamian races held in George Town, Exuma. The boats are all Bahamian sloops. |  |
| Sandy Point held its annual homecoming over the Bahamian Labour Day weekend on June 4 and 5. The activities centered around the sea during the hot day, giving the residents and their guests a cool, comfortable day. |  |
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August 15th
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Maxwell’s Supermarket opened on August 13 with a great variety of food beautifully displayed. The state-of-the-art store boasts new technology and a well thought out design with wide aisles and a bright, airy atmosphere.
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Crawfish season opened on August 1. Fishermen feel the number is down but the price is better than last year. Buyers feel that fewer undersized crawfish are being brought in. New regulations are tedious but are being adhered to.
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Minister of Works, the Hon. Neko Grant, was on Abaco to sign the contract for the architectural plans for the new airport terminal and control tower at the Marsh Harbour airport. It is expected that work will commence before the end of the year.
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