About Us

Jim Kerr, a freelance travel writer who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the owner, publisher and editor of Abaco Life Magazine. A former Associated Press writer and newspaper reporter and feature writer, Jim started Abaco Life in 1979 shortly after a three-year staff position with the Bahamas News Bureau. When not producing Abaco Life, a quarterly publication, Jim writes about other destinations for a number of other magazines and newspapers. 

Wendy Meyer, an award-winning artist and graphic designer who lives in metro Atlanta, is the art director of Abaco Life. Wendy designs and consults for a number of prestigious publications, cultural and non-profit organizations, and businesses. She has been designing Abaco Life for more than 10 years.

Dave Gale, a contributing editor with Abaco Life, has been a resident of Abaco since 1954 and resides on Parrot Cay near Hope Town. Rhonda Claridge, a professional journalist and instructor who resides part-time in Abaco, contributes frequently.

Mike and Lydia Bodamer, owners and operators of Computer Creations in Marsh Harbour, are Abaco Life’s webmasters.

Contact US
Email: jimkerr@mindspring.com