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Bahamas Chatter: “Updates to Exumas Need-to-Know Info” plus 1 more
Updates to Exumas Need-to-Know Info
Posted: 13 Feb 2016 06:20 AM PST
It seems that many phone numbers have changed as businesses (and individuals) discontinue their land lines and go to cell phones, which are not listed in the phone book.
Here are some recent changes we have found. Make a note in your Explorer Chartbook Exumas on the appropriate Need-to-Know page.

Black Point:
Lorraine’s Cafe–change 3125 to 3095 or 3012.
Rockside Laundromat–change 355-3055 to 3113.
Rockside now also rents golf carts.
Add Darlene’s Food Store (on Kings highway east of government dock in blue building)
Staniel Cay: Medical Services–change 355-2010 to 225-2710 or 554-2275.
George Town: Pharmacy–change 346-2411 to 346-2144.

Please send us any other changes or corrections in local business phone numbers as it is an ever-changing picture!

Bimini Ferry Service Discontinued
Posted: 13 Feb 2016 06:03 AM PST
The Superfast Ferry, that has been running from Miami to Resorts World on north Bimini since 2013, is no longer in operation. After huge expense to build a 1,000 foot pier in the ocean, with great damage to the environment, the ferry service has shut down.
Cape Air is filling the gap with five flights daily to Bimini.
Another overly ambitious development plan gone awry!