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August 10, 2015
140 Haitians apprehended off Ragged Island

More than 140 Haitian migrants were picked up on a Haitian sloop in waters off Ragged Island on Saturday, authorities reported.

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April 22, 2014
Fishermen help to catch 130 Haitian immigrants

POLICE and local fishermen in Ragged Island picked up more than 130 Haitian immigrants moments before they landed Sunday evening...

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December 12, 2011
Foundation to continue Hezron Moxey's legacy

Ragged Island native Hezron Moxey, in life, had a strong maritime influence. The young islander began navigating little dingy boats in the waters around Ragged Island at the age of eight. He would evolve into one of the great mariners in Bahamian history.

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July 03, 2013
Large increase in immigrants arrested

MORE than 900 illegal immigrants have been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force so far this year - almost as many as the 12 months of 2012...

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