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November 27, 2020
The Governor General Makes First Official Visit to Hometown, Long Island

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General, accompanied by his wife, Lady Clara, made a first Official Visit to his hometown, Long Island, Thursday, November 26, 2020...

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June 13, 2023
HG Christie Congratulates New Legend on Long Island Regatta Win

HG Christie celebrates with the crew of the New Legend after their major victory in the A-Class of Long Island Regatta. The 15-member team came out the victors after three races to win the series, taking home the cash and bragging rights of being the first A-class winners of Long Island Regatta since sailing became the country's national sport.

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May 19, 2023
Long Island road renamed in honor of Joseph B. Carroll

The community of Long Island honored the memory of nation builder, community leader, war hero and son of the soil -- Joseph Benjamin Carroll – by officially naming a road in his honor.

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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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May 21, 2015
'Man in the Boat' races to provide thrills in Long Island

Once again, the Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company's Sands 'Man in the Boat' sculling races will be one of the main features of a local regatta...

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November 22, 2019
Water Project Set to Begin in Several North Long Island Settlements

Long Island, The Bahamas -- Residents in several North Long Island settlements are set to receive water for the first time...

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June 28, 2019
Bannister says new Long Island airport will be ‘wonderful’

Engineering and architectural studies for the design of a new airport in Long Island will begin in 2020 announced the Hon. Desmond Bannister, Minister of Public Works...

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June 28, 2019
Contract for Long Island potable water will bring relief to residents

No longer will residents of Salt Pond and other settlements in Long Island have to wait for the tanker trucks to visit their homes and fill their tanks with water to take baths, clean and do laundry...

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