ABACO, Bahamas -- HG Christie Ltd. welcomed the addition of estate agent Frank Knowles to their Abaco Team in Hope Town, Abaco this week.   

Frank Knowles, known affectionately as ‘Frankie’, brings a decade of real estate knowledge and successful entrepreneurial knowledge to his new brokerage, HG Christie Ltd.  Frank is a resident of the Hope Town Settlement and Elbow Cay community, where he has resided for over 20 years.  As the proprietor of Abaco T-Shirt & Design Ltd and Sun-Dried T’s, Frank’s sphere of influence and business knowledge are board and extensive.   

A loving husband and father to two adorable daughters, Ryan and Meredith, Frank’s friendly and likeable demeanor make him a great fit for HG Christie’s friendly, yet savvy, Abaco Team.  A fellow associate stated, “We are excited to have Frank become a part of our thriving team and continue to grow his real estate career with us.  We are certain that the contribution of his many abilities and knowledge, accumulated through his various avenues of experience, will compliment our talented HGC Team exceptionally well.”

HG Christie Ltd., Vice President /Managing Director, John Christie, went on to share, “We are very proud to announce that Frank Knowles of Hope Town/Elbow Cay, Abaco has joined our dynamic HG Christie Team.   HG Christie is constantly looking for ways to improve our company’s service to our valued discerning clients and enjoy welcoming bright talent to our team.  We are confident that associates such as Frank will help to make a ‘great thing’ even ‘greater’!

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Students and teachers of Central Abaco Primary School were received by the Governor-General His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes (seated center) during a courtesy call in the ballroom at Government House on Tuesday March 26, 2013.

(BIS Photo Derek Smith)

TREASURE CAY, Abaco -- The 2013 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend was a great success, and in the second year managed to more than double the participation from the inaugural year.  This year 185 persons participated in the athletic events – including a 1-mile open water swim, a Sprint triathlon, an Olympic triathlon, a kid's 1-mile run, and a 5k/10k fun run/walk.  

The weekend opened on Friday afternoon with a 1-mile open water swim, sponsored by BTC, in which 25 participants entered the water at the beautiful Treasure Cay beach in Abaco.  The out and back course attracted athletes as young as 8 and old as 76, and all skill levels from competitive swimmers to recreational snorkelers.  The gorgeous Abaco weather allowed for a fast course, with Peter Wagner being the first swimmer to finish, defending his 2012 title with a time of 25:32.  The first female was Abaco local Christina Pyfrom, just thirteen years old, in a time of 28:01.  A young competitor, Ryan Knowles, managed to complete the swim in full clothing after forgetting her swimsuit, proving that determination and effort can overcome adversity.

The opening ceremonies and swim awards were held immediately following the swim.  The Member of Parliament for North Abaco, Renardo Curry, was present along with Ministry of Tourism representative Wynsome Ferguson.  The notable growth of the event was evident, as the Coco Beach Club was packed with participants, volunteers, spectators, and sponsors.  Sands Beer and Cocozona provided refreshments while Treasure Cay provided appetizers for the event.

Saturday morning brought overcast weather, a blessing for the athletes preparing to enter the challenging Sprint and Olympic triathlons presented by Carlo Milano.  The Sprint triathlon consisted of a 500m swim, a 20km (12.4 mile) bike ride, and a 5k (3.1 mile) run.  The Olympic triathlon was approximately double the distance, with a 1500m swim, a 40km (24.8 mile) bike ride, and a 10k (6.2 mile) run.  With 60 athletes entered into the events, including individuals and relays, the excitement and camaraderie could be felt well before the sun came up.  Entrants included 5 Olympic individuals, 34 Sprint individuals, and 7 Sprint relays consisting of 21 athletes.

NASSAU, Bahamas -- Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie said Abaco continues to lead the way in the Family Islands as a thriving second home location for non-Bahamians and Bahamians alike, providing construction, employment and business opportunities for many Bahamians.

This is an important element of the country’s year round tourism product in Abaco as well as in other parts of the country, the Prime Minister explained during his Contribution to the 2012/2013 Mid-year Budget Statement in the House of Assembly, Monday, March 18, 2013.

“Undoubtedly one of the finest luxury residential, golf and marina resorts in the entire Caribbean is Discovery Land Company’s Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club, an anchor project which I had the opportunity of approving during my first term in office.”

Prime Minister Christie said, “It has raised the profile of The Bahamas by attracting North American, European and other international financial, entertainment, sports and business leaders to live and play there with their families.”

He said Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club is a viable entity as it has invested to date some $385 million, and employs over 400 persons.

The Prime Minister explained that at the Club there is a focus on the authentic Bahamian lifestyle of the Abacos, and the works of Bahamian artists like the late Amos Ferguson and the late Jackson Burnside are prominently featured.

TREASURE CAY, Abaco -- The Treasure Cay Billfish Tournament (TCBT) will celebrate its 30th anniversary June 1-7, 2013 at beautiful Treasure Cay Beach Marina & Golf Resort in Abaco.  Known for its great fishing, excellent value and fun social events, the world-class competition attracts teams from around the world.

The TCBT modified release tournament offers four days of fishing, a lay day, social parties, dinners and fun competitions. The guaranteed cash payout ranges from $10,000 for a minimum of ten boats and up to $50,000 for participation of 50 boats. 

In addition to its great food and family social events, the TCBT also raises funds for the children of the Treasure Cay Primary School.

New! 30th anniversary activities will include a tournament within the tournament where prior winners compete head to head for the Ultra Champ award. Participants can also enjoy a spectacular sandcastle crafted by famed sand sculptor, Victor Leon.

TREASURE CAY, Abaco -- The second annual Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend is now less than one week away! 

Kicking off on Friday, March 22nd, the weekend of events for athletes of all ages begins with a one mile swim race.  The racing continues on Saturday with sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, a kids one-mile race, and a junior cheer clinic.  Sunday caps off the weekend with a 5K/10K fun run walk. 

Race in as many or as few events as you like, or even just come out and cheer for your friends!

Online registration continues until Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 at 1:00 PM PST and we will do a drawing for a FREE night's stay at Treasure Cay Resort then! Be sure to register online to be eligible.

Click HERE to register now.

See poster below for more information and visit GAFFW.com for complete details.