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October 28, 2017
Minister Campbell and Ferreira join MP Adrian Gibson to assess the Impact of Abandoned Barge

No spilled oil or environmental damage was caused by the abandoned barge, left broken up at Gray?s Bay in Long Island, as was reported by numerous concerned residents, voicing their opinions on social media...

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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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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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July 18, 2018
Long Island, Abaco look to expand sponging industry, create local associations

More than a dozen spongers on Long Island expressed huge interest in moving forward with creating a local association and revitalizing the industry during a meeting with project managers of a project to revitalize the sponging industry in The Bahamas

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December 06, 2016
Long Island Business Outlook slated for December 13

Through its Business Outlook Series, now in its 25th year, The Counsellors Ltd. (TCL) has been showcasing the economic opportunities of various islands of The Bahamas, with the number of sites growing steadily.

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January 14, 2016
Long Island schools receive face lift from holiday travellers

Hurricane ravaged schools in Long Island benefited from the community service of The Domestic Tourist and a group of island hoppers this Majority Rule Holiday, as the crew travelled to the island for a weekend of giving back.

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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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December 21, 2020
Prime Minister Minnis opens two infrastructure projects for Long Island

Newton Cay Bridge and Monument Road part of plan to improve infrastructure across Family Islands...

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September 13, 2018
CBC Makes Donation to Cancer Society in Long Island

Cancer Society of Long Island to Host Annual Ball on September 29...The Cancer Society of Long Island will host their 5th Annual Ball of Hope this month...

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October 06, 2015
Announcement for Long Island

Terrece Bootle Bethel, Family Island Administrator for Long Island wishes to advise residents from Petty's to Salt Pond - affected by Hurricane Joaquin - to meet at the NGM Major High School in Buckley's at 9am on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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