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 | LAUNCH OF ANTIGUA MARINE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDMonday 25th March 2024 The ABYMA Antigua Marine Scholarship aims to send at least two students each year to IYRS school of Technology and Trades in New Port. Read More
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 | MARINE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPWednesday 28th February 2024 The Bridges Over Water Scholarship fund provides careers in the maritime sector for young adults Read More
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 | OPENING OF ABYMA SHOWCASETuesday 14th November 2023 Official opening on November 16th at 10.00am Read More
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 | ABYMA SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS SURVEYTuesday 10th October 2023 The ABYMA Expo takes place November 16-17th, prepare by completing the survey into specific skills gaps and training requirements across the industry Read More
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 | AGM & 2023/24 YACHTING EVENTS CALENDAR Friday 8th September 2023 Minutes of 2023 ABYMA AGM and 2023/24 yachting calendar Read More
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 | SAVE THE DATE: INDUSTRY SHOWCASE Thursday 24th August 2023 Come and learn about the yachting and marine industry in Antigua 16-17th November 2023 in Falmouth Harbour Read More
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 | 2023 YACHTING & MARINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS EXPANDSTuesday 20th June 2023 2023 full and expanded list of events for yachts of all types to participate in. Read More
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 | THE ABYMA SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED ITS FIRST INDUSTRY SHOWCASEFriday 18th November 2022 Located at the National Sailing Academy, the Showcase brought together key stakeholders in the yachting industry with the sole objective of inspiring Antiguans to consider entering the industry as a career option. Read More
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 | COUNTDOWN TO THE ABYMA INDUSTRY SHOWCASEFriday 28th October 2022 In less than two weeks the first Antigua and Barbuda Marine & Yachting Association (ABYMA) Industry Showcase will take place at the National Sailing Academy in English Harbour. Read More
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| LAUNCHING THE ABYMA INDUSTRY SHOWCASEMonday 17th October 2022 The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) is delighted to announce the first ABYMA Industry Expo which will take place at the National Sailing Academy on the 9th and 10th November, 2022. Read More
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| 2022-23 ANTIGUA YACHTING & EVENTS CALENDARWednesday 7th September 2022 The Antigua & Barbuda Yachting & Marine Association has released the 2022-23 Antigua Yachting & Events Calendar, featuring regattas and tournaments locally. Read More
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 | CO-EXHIBITOR MONACO YACHT SHOW REGISTRATIONFriday 8th July 2022 The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting & Sailing Committee want to extend the invitation for Co-Exhibitors at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 28th - October 1st 2022. Read More
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 | ABYMA NEWSLETTERWednesday 6th July 2022 The latest newsletter from the ABYMA highlights the Minutes of the State of the Industry Meeting, plus more. Read More
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 | ABMA 2021-2022 DIRECTORYMonday 6th December 2021 The new 2021/2022 directory is now available for distribution. Email or call ABMA for more information. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA WELCOMES VACCINATED VISITORSWednesday 29th September 2021 From October 1st, 2021, all incoming passengers to the twin-island state must be vaccinated. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA YACHTING & EVENT CALENDAR 2021/22Tuesday 24th August 2021 The ABMA has released the Antigua Yachting & Event Calendar for 2021-22. Read More
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| ABMA URGES THE INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT THE VACCINATION PROGRAMMEWednesday 26th May 2021 The Board Members unanimously agreed that it was critical for workers operating within the Marine Industry to become vaccinated. Read More
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 | CABINET REPORTMonday 22nd March 2021 The recent briefing from the Cabinet is now available here. Read More
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 | EXTENSION OF STAY PROCEDURE FOR YACHTING & CRUISING COMMUNITYTuesday 9th March 2021 View the document from the Department of Immigration for clearance agents/company. Read More
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| YACHTING INDUSTRY OPEN Thursday 18th February 2021 Antigua and Barbuda Yachting Industry Open for Business Despite Event Cancellations Read More
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| MASK WEARING IS MANDATORY FOR YACHT WORKERS & CREWMonday 8th February 2021 Yacht owners are reminded that all on board who come into contact with yacht workers must wear a mask. Read More
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| ABMA NEWSLETTERMonday 8th February 2021 COVID-19 protocols are highlighted, including mandatory mask-wearing for yacht workers and crew. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA MARINE PROTECTION MEASURESMonday 11th January 2021 A person shall not take or collect any marine Flora and Fauna from Antigua and Barbuda's waters
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 | A&B YACHTING INDUSTRY GEARS UP FOR INT'L ARRIVALSWednesday 11th November 2020 Antigua and Barbuda is ready to receive its yachting guests for the start of the Winter Season and is sending a clear signal that Antigua and Barbuda is open. Read More
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 | 2020/2021 YACHTING & EVENTS CALENDARThursday 5th November 2020 ABMA Yachting and Events Calendar is now available for 2020-2021. Read More
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 | ABMA GROUP HEALTH PLANThursday 29th October 2020 Rates are per month and payable by the company, who deducts the fee from its employees payroll each month. Read More
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 | COVID-19 TRAINING FOR YACHT WORKERSThursday 22nd October 2020 ABMA is working with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism to provide training to all yacht workers & yacht service companies. Read More
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 | YACHTING ENTRY AND CLEARANCE PROTOCOL GUIDELINESThursday 22nd October 2020 Please see the latest information from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism. Read More
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 | ABMA LAUNCHES MARINE RELIEF FUNDFriday 26th June 2020 The Relief Fund will assist yacht workers whose employment has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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| ANTIGUA REOPENS PORT AND AIRPORTFriday 5th June 2020 All Marine Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services will enter ONLY at the Nevis Street Pier. Read More
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| MEMBER SURVEY & END OF SEASON STATE OF THE INDUSTRY MEETINGFriday 1st May 2020 See the quick updates on a new survey, the date to put in your diary, and the latest official update on the curfew. Read More
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 | UPDATE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATIONWednesday 22nd April 2020 New procedures have been formulated for an Extension of Stay Permit in Antigua and Barbuda. Read More
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| URGENT INFORMATION FOR CRUISERS DURING THE LOCKDOWNThursday 2nd April 2020 Vessels that has to move will be required to provide the Coast Guards with the following info listed. Read More
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| URGENT MARITIME ADVISORYMonday 30th March 2020 Antigua and Barbuda borders closed to pleasure craft. Cruising permits only valid for Antigua. Read More
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| CLARIFICATION ON ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN THE MARINE INDUSTRYMonday 30th March 2020 Seaport Workers as listed in the advisory covers marinas & marine and yachting services.
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| NOTICE FROM THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PORT AUTHORITYFriday 20th March 2020 All vessels calling into Antigua and Barbuda must enter at St. John’s Harbour Read More
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 | ABMA NEWSLETTERFriday 13th September 2019 The latest ABMA newsletter covers Members News, including the chance to become a member and book an ad with them. Read More
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 | CRUISE TO ANTIGUA WITH SALTY DAWG Monday 2nd September 2019 The fun begins on November 14th, or whenever you get here! Check the calendar. Read More
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 | ABMA MEMBERS NEWS AND MOREThursday 15th August 2019 Read the Event News, about the Optimist World Championship, Antigua Barbuda Hamptons Challenge and more. Read More
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 | 2019-2020 YACHTING AND EVENTS CALENDARThursday 8th August 2019 Check out the Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association calendar of events. Read More
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 | NEW DATES FOR TWO ANTIGUA REGATTAS IN 2020Thursday 8th August 2019 The Superyacht Challenge Antigua will own a new slot in the calendar from March 11-15. Read More
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| ABMA MEMBERS NEWS AND MORETuesday 23rd April 2019 Features in this release include Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua Sailing Week and the 10th edition of Reggae in the Park and more. Read More
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 | ABMA RAISES FUNDS FOR TEAM ANTIGUA ISLAND GIRLSThursday 20th December 2018 On 12th December the ABMA hosted a Rowing Machine Challenge to raise funds for our own Team Antigua Island Girls. Read More
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 | ABMA LAUNCH ROW WITH THE GIRLS FOR COTTAGE OF HOPEFriday 30th November 2018 Well wishers, sporting enthusiasts and fund raisers invited to take part in a sponsored row.
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 | SALTY DAWGS RALLY IN PROGRESSMonday 5th November 2018 The 2018 fall rally is on its way to Antigua and should arrive this week. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA WINTER EVENT LINE UP 2018/19Wednesday 5th September 2018 The official kick start to the season has long been the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and 2018 is no exception. Read More
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 | 2018-19 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA YACHTING & EVENTS CALENDARThursday 16th August 2018 The ABMA has released their 2018 – 2019 Antigua & Barbuda Yachting & Events Calendar Read More
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| ABMA MEETING MINUTES & QUESTIONS Tuesday 5th June 2018 For those of you who were unable to attend the last meeting, the minutes are available. Read More
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 | ABMA MARCH NEWSLETTERWednesday 4th April 2018 The latest newsletter from the ABMA highlights upcoming regattas and local yachting news. Read More
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 | ABMA ANNOUNCES NEW JOLLY HARBOUR SUB-COMMITTEE & BOARD MEMBERFriday 3rd November 2017 Karen Van Rensburg has been appointed to the Board as representative. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA MARINAS, MARINE SERVICES & RELATED BUSINESSES READY FOR THE SEASONFriday 20th October 2017 The Antigua Yachting industry and all its support infrastructure including marinas, marine service businesses and provisioning companies remain fully operational following the passing of the recent hurricanes Read More
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| CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF AID & IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES FOR BARBUDA AND DOMINICA Friday 20th October 2017 ABMA has sought clarification for the procedures needed to be followed by any vessel bringing aid into Antigua. Read More
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| ABMA NEWSLETTERFriday 29th September 2017 The upcoming State of the Industry Meeting – Part 2, relief efforts for Barbuda and Dominica, and more. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA YACHTING & EVENTS STILL GEARED UP FOR THE SEASONWednesday 13th September 2017 Boatyards, marinas, docks & anchorages are intact and for charter and service companies, it’s business as usual. Read More
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 | ABMA TWO YEAR CALENDAR AVAILABLEThursday 24th August 2017 Save the dates, do not miss out on any upcoming events between now and December, and also for the next season. Read More
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 | ABMA ADVERTISING 2017/2018 PRICE LISTThursday 13th July 2017 View the production charges, and book and pay in full before September 30th, 2017 to qualify for 10% early bird discount
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 | CUSTOMS ANNOUNCE TESTING OF SAILCLEARFriday 30th June 2017 SailClear is an online system to clear in and out of ports and is already being used across most of the Eastern Caribbean. Read More
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| ABMA NEWSLETTER: JUNE 2017Thursday 29th June 2017 This edition features the 2017/2018 directory, CNN Coverage of the 50th Antigua Sailing Week and more. Read More
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 | ABMA NEWSLETTER: APRIL 2017Saturday 22nd April 2017 Read the letter from the President, about The 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua Dragon Yacht Club Challenge, the calendar of events and more. Read More
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| CALL FOR FLIERS FOR TORONTO BOAT SHOWMonday 16th January 2017 Pete Anthony & Devin Joseph are heading to Toronto Boat Show. If any members have brochures they wish to be taken, drop them into the ABMA office by January 18th. Read More
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| ABMA - AGM REMINDERFriday 4th November 2016 Gentle reminder of the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 10th, at 6pm in the event centre at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Read More
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| NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGFriday 21st October 2016 The AGM of the Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 10 in the Events Centre, at the Antigua Yacht Club, English Harbour.
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| ABMA SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTERMonday 26th September 2016 The latest newsletter from the Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association focuses on the recruitment for new board members. Read More
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 | ONDECK JOINS THE MDFFriday 23rd September 2016 This week Ondeck has confirmed that all clients booking courses or charters will be asked to contribute to the newly formed Marine Development Fund. Read More
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| NEW OFFICE LOCATIONThursday 1st September 2016 The ABMA office has been relocated to Suite 201 Harbour Walk on Dockyard Drive (Formerly The Anchorage Centre). Read More
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 | ANTIGUA MARINE DIRECTORY 2016/17 - EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTThursday 25th August 2016 Get your business listed or find out how to, in the ever popular ABMA Directory pocket sized gem.
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| MARINE DEVELOPMENT FUNDThursday 25th August 2016 Consider adopting the MDF this season as part of your fund raising efforts for worthy causes & projects. Read More
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 | ABMA NEWSLETTER: JULY 2016Monday 11th July 2016 Read the latest news from Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) on OPTINAM, Marine Development Fund, minutes from the last General Meeting and more. Read More
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| ABMA AGM TO BE REPLACED BY GENERAL MEETINGMonday 20th June 2016 There was an oversight in calling the meeting correctly in accordance with the new by-laws. The AGM which was planned to take place on Wednesday evening will be replaced by the General Meeting. Read More
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 | REPLENISH YOUR SUPPLY OF ABMA DIRECTORIESWednesday 17th February 2016 Should you require additional copies call the office to arrange a delivery or stop by the Mainstay/ABMA Office. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 GEAR AVAILABLE FOR SALEThursday 4th February 2016 The range is now on sale in-store at the ABMA office upstairs at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina or available to buy online. Read More
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 | BRITS CONQUER THE OCEAN AND COME THIRD IN THE WORLDS TOUGHEST ROWMonday 1st February 2016 Two men from the UK crossed the finish line in Antigua in the world’s toughest rowing race, the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Read More
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 | ABMA NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 2015Monday 21st December 2015 This edition of the newsletter covers Small Craft Control Act, ABMA membership fees increase, and the ABMA Marine Directory and Events Calendar. Read More
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| NEW ABMA MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLEThursday 10th December 2015 Antigua yachting and events pocket calendars are now available at the Mainstay - Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association office. Read More
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| ABMA NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2015Friday 23rd October 2015 The newsletter covers general meeting, Antigua yachting events calendar, board activities, regatta, charter show,fishing tournament and more.
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 | NEW RACES ON THE ANTIGUA RACING CALENDARThursday 1st October 2015 Antigua is delighted to announce two new, one day events have been added to the already impressive race calendar for 2016. Read More
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| DOMINICA TROPICAL STORM ERIKA RELIEF DRIVEThursday 3rd September 2015 The Dominica Marine Association is reaching out to its neighboring islands for assistance in the relief efforts. Read More
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 | ABMA NEWSLETTERTuesday 23rd December 2014 The newsletter covers member news, regatta updates and regatta merchandise on sale. Read More
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 | RORC CARIBBEAN 600 GIFTS FOR SAILORSThursday 18th December 2014 The RORC Caribbean 600 merchandise has arrived on island today and will be on sale upstairs at the Antigua Yacht Club Marina from Friday, 19th December. Read More
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| ABMA WELCOMES NEW WIOC ULTRA-LOW FUELFriday 28th November 2014 at Falmouth Harbour Marina, Catamaran Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Read More
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 | ABMA EVENTS CALENDAR 2014-2016Thursday 27th November 2014 The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association has issued an events calendar for 2014-2016. Read More
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 | ABMA NEWSLETTERFriday 7th November 2014 In this issue, we highlight the President of the ABMA, Franklyn Braithwaite, and his recent honor. Read More
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 | FRANKLYN BRAITHWAITE HONOUREDWednesday 5th November 2014 Franklyn Braithwaite has been named Grand Officer Most Precious Order of Princely Heritage (GOH) for distinguished contribution to sailing and community development in the 2014 Independence Honors list. Read More
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| ABMA NEWSLETTERThursday 25th September 2014 Annapolis Boat Show, a New Rally from Antigua to Falmouth & the CSA Annual Conference Read More
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| ABMA NEWSLETTERMonday 11th August 2014 Annapolis Boat Show eSeaClear Reports, and Marine Directory Read More
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| A&B MARINE ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTERWednesday 30th July 2014 The ABMA has published a newsletter for members to keep them updated with all the latest news and events. Read More
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 | ABMA VISITS ANNAPOLIS SAIL BOAT SHOWSaturday 9th November 2013 The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association hosted a booth at the Annapolis Sail Boat Show in October. Read More
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 | CHARTER A YACHT IN ANTIGUA . . . AND PICK YOUR EVENTFriday 8th November 2013 For an island just 9 miles by 12 miles Antigua certainly punches larger than its weight when it comes to first class yacht racing. Read More
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 | WIN A HOLIDAY IN ANTIGUA AT THE ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW 2013Wednesday 9th October 2013 Two stays for three nights at two fantastic hotels, the Nonsuch Bay Resort and the Catamaran Hotel are up for grabs for visitors to the ABMA stand at Annapolis Boat Show 2013. Read More
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 | ABMA TO ATTEND ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOWSaturday 5th October 2013 The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Associatoin will host a booth at the Annapolis Boat Show from October 10 to 14, 2013. Read More
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| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA MARINE ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday 2nd June 2013 The ABMA held its Annual General Meeting recently and elected its slate of directors for 2013/2014. Read More
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| ABMA ISSUES DECEMBER NEWSLETTERThursday 20th December 2012 Read the ABMA's latest news including an update on ABST in Antigua. Read More
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 | ABMA FUN DAY BRINGS TOGETHER THE COMMUNITYMonday 29th October 2012 The ABMA’s Family Fun Day held last weekend was a real community effort. Read More
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| YACHTING INDUSTRY THREATENED BY ABSTMonday 29th October 2012 Observer Media reported last week that the yachting industry is seeking changes to ABST laws. Read More
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 | ABMA OCTOBER NEWSLETTER - FAMILY FUN DAY EDITIONTuesday 9th October 2012 Welcome to the second monthly newsletter from the ABMA. Read More
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 | PURCHASE A DIRECTORY AD Thursday 30th August 2012 Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) is currently working on the 2012/13 ABMA Directory. Read More
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 | ABMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD LAST WEEKTuesday 29th May 2012 The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association elected a new board during last week’s AGM. Read More
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| ABMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RESCHEDULEDMonday 21st May 2012 The Antigua & Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) Annual General Meeting which was scheduled for Thursday the 17th of May 2012 at 18:00hrs, was unable to convene, due to an insufficient attendance by the Stakeholders to form a quorum. Read More
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| NEW DATE SET FOR ABMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWednesday 11th April 2012 The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association has set May 15, 2012 as the date for the its next Annual General Meeting. Read More
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| FRANKLYN BRAITHWAITE ELECTED AS NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ABMA
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| PETER GLASGOW FUNDWednesday 9th February 2011 Peter Glasgow is a man who many of you know. He has worked in the boat yard in Jolly Harbour for many years. On Monday 7th February he had a very serious fall in the boatyard. Read More
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| CUSTOMS TO PARTNER WITH THE YACHTING SECTORMonday 24th January 2011 Because of its importance to the yachting community, we are republishing this Press Release from Antiguan Customs. Read More
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| IMMIGRATION FORMS ONLINEFriday 14th August 2009 The Antigua Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) are delighted to announce that their website has now been upgrade and with immediate effect, Immigration Forms 1 and 2 can be completed on screen at www.abma.ag and printed off for presentation to Immigration upon arrival. It is anticipated that this new development will save a lot of time and stress for visiting yachts and their crew/passengers. Read More
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LAUNCH OF ANTIGUA MARINE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDMonday 25th March 2024 The ABYMA Antigua Marine Scholarship aims to send at least two students each year to IYRS school of ... Read More
MARINE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPWednesday 28th February 2024 The Bridges Over Water Scholarship fund provides careers in the maritime sector for young adults... Read More
OPENING OF ABYMA SHOWCASETuesday 14th November 2023 Official opening on November 16th at 10.00am... Read More
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