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NewsBahamas marinas ‘closing ranks’ following Hurricane Dorian
Following the destruction of five marinas in the path of Hurricane Dorian that slammed the Bahamas in August, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) is “closing ranks” in an effort to hasten recovery, according to ABM executive director Basil Smith.
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Marine industry rallies for Bahamian relief
Hurricane Dorian battered the east coast of the US and Canada over the weekend without nearly the force or destruction predicted earlier in the week. The devastation seems to have been largely in the Bahamas, where the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama suffered the worst from sustained winds of ...
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Significant marine damage caused by Hurricane Dorian
While reports of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian over Great Abaco island, Grand Bahama island and other islands are only just filtering in, it is inevitable that significant damage will have been caused to the marine infrastructure of these two main islands, both important yachting locations.
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Bahamas targets US$50m in yacht charter fees
The Bahamian government is focused on improving revenue and is targeting what one official calls the “low hanging fruit” of existing, uncollected revenue sources such as the island nation’s 4% yacht charter fee.
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New 'eco-friendly' Bahamas marina taking shape
Extensive use of solar power and hydroponics add to eco crendentials of new 640-berth Port St. George
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MarineMax Vacations expands to Bahamas
MarineMax Vacations has expanded its power catamaran charter operations to the Bahamas, where it will be operating from the Abaco Beach Resort in Marsh Harbour.
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Bahamian Marinas initiative to increase boat traffic to the islands
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) has launched an initiative to drive more boat traffic to the island nation as well increase boating participation by its citizens. The Voyager program, unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), offers participants discounts, cruising guides and invitations to special events.
