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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:32 |
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 MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco -- In only it's second instance, the 2013 event held in March more than doubled it's participation from the inaugural year. 185 eager athletes and families competed from across North America and the Bahamas, selling out the event host, the Treasure Cay Beach, Marina & Golf Resort. Participants competed in a 1-mile open water swim, Sprint and Olympic triathlons, and a 5k/10k fun run/walk. Cheer Bahamas also put on a Junior Cheer Clinic for the spirited youth.
Friends of the Environment, a local non-profit environmental organization devoted to preserving Abaco's fragile environment and working towards a more sustainable future, was one of the beneficiaries of the event.
Two members of their staff, Kristin Williams and Lindsey McCoy, also competed in the events. For the second year, FRIENDS' was able to team up with event sponsor Cycles Unlimited to hold a raffle for a Jamis bicycle, which raised over $700 for the charity. The Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend also donated $750 to the organization, raising close to $1500 in funds.
The other beneficiary of the event was the Rotary Club of Abaco, a local and international volunteer organization that provides support for many programs throughout Abaco.
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Monday, 13 May 2013 11:17 |
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MARSH HARBOUR, Abaco -- St. Francis de Sales Catholic School student Ashanti Duncanson recites "Junkanoo", during the recent E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival adjudications, at the St. Francis de Sales Church, in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. (BIS Photo / Eric Rose)
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Thursday, 02 May 2013 11:03 |
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 GREEN TURTLE CAY, Abaco -- Come and celebrate Abaco style this weekend Friday, May 3 – Saturday, May 4, 2013!
For your entertainment will be the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marching and Pop Bands, Bahamian legend Eddie Minnis, The Gully Roosters, The New Entry Band, New Direction Gospel Group, T-Time Rake and Scrape Band and the Impact Band.
Activities include cultural exhibits, Maypole Plaiting, Tug of War, Conch Cracking Contest, Conch Horn Blowing Contest, Junkanoo Rush Out, Family Tree Research and informative talks.
Entrance fee is only $3 for adults and $2 for children.
See poster below.
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Tuesday, 30 April 2013 08:31 |
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 NASSAU, Bahamas -- Students and teachers from the Agape Christian School in Abaco pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie at the Office of The Prime Minister Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Centre West Bay Street, Monday, April 29, 2013.
(BIS photo/Peter Ramsay)
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Monday, 29 April 2013 08:44 |
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Crossing Rocks Primary School students act like they are sleeping while performing "When Teacher is Not Looking", during the recent E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Abaco Adjudications in Crossing Rocks, Abaco. (BIS Photo / Eric Rose)
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Sunday, 28 April 2013 13:35 |
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ABACO, Bahamas -- Central Abaco Primary School students perform a dramatic piece, during the recent E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Abaco Adjudications. (BIS Photo / Eric Rose)
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:25 |
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E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival Drama Adjudicator Mr. Valentine Maura conducts a drama workshop for students at Cyber Learning Centre, in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on April 15, 2013. The adjudications will continue throughout the week and viewing is free to the public. (BIS Photo / Eric Rose)
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