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December 22, 2022
Prime Minister Davis lauds Family-Island development at the Crystal Cove Groundbreaking on Long Island

During his Official Remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Crystal Cove Cruise Port, on Long Island, on December 19, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that, from “day one”, his administration pledged to shift the developmental focus of The Bahamas away from the “Nassau-centric model of the past few decades”.

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February 16, 2015
Govt twisted arms on VAT, says Long Island businessman

Despite a relatively smooth value-added tax (VAT) implementation phase, a prominent Long Island businessperson has argued that the government
had "twisted the arm" of small business owners on the island into costly administrative overhauls.

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February 17, 2015
Businessman: Govt overlooking Long Island

A prominent Long Island businessman has slammed the government for "hindering growth and development" for the island after overlooking the island as part of its proposed first series of airport redevelopment projects slated for this year.

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August 15, 2019
Bahamian stung by passion for bees

Charles Burrows demonstrates how to remove the honey.When Charles Burrows, 64, went on a hike one day six years ago on Long Island, he came across a large bee colony and though he was not physically harmed, he was stung by a passion for beekeeping. The long walk has turned into a [...]

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November 30, 2016
Project aims to explore Lucayan past

AN excavation project for the discovery of additional ancient Lucayan remains in Long Island is set to begin today, with local and international archaeological experts yesterday touting the excavation project as a big step towards the redefinition and subsequent better understanding of recorded Bahamian history.

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December 02, 2015
New homes on the horizon for hurricane devastated islands

Approximately 60 new one, two- and three- bedroom homes are on the drawing board for residents in the southeast islands wiped out as a result of Hurricane Joaquin.

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October 09, 2015
Happy ending for elderly couple evacuated by helicopter

Dennis Knight, 90, and his wife, who is in her 80s, both of whom have dementia, were trapped in their home in Petty's, Long Island, without water, power, and other critical needs for days after Hurricane Joaquin ravaged the island for 24 hours.

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June 14, 2017
'Stunned' Rolle receives Pompey Scholarship

Third time?s a charm as Run for Pompey - October 6 to October 8 - welcomes new sponsors and partnership with National Family Island Regatta

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