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March 04, 2019
Ragged Island adequately supplied with water

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has an ample supply of water available in Ragged Island for residents or anyone who wishes to construct a home or business in the southern island...

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News Article
November 02, 2017
Save The Bays applauds Ragged Island Green Rebuild Plan 'Most Progressive Measure in Region to Prepare for Climate Change', Seeks Progress Report

Outspoken environmental advocacy and education organization Save The Bays today redoubled its support for the government?s plan to rebuild storm-ravaged Ragged Island with sustainable design and renewable energy sources, creating the first fully green island in the region...

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News Article
December 01, 2009
New dock and roads for Ragged Island

Construction of a dock and reconstruction of roads here will usher in enhanced economic activity for this outlying Family Island, Public Works and Transport Minister the Hon. Neko C. Grant asserted.

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News Article
December 08, 2009
Ragged Island Residents Excited About New Infrastructure

Duncan Town, Ragged Island -- A resurfaced airport runway, a dock and paved road are on the way for Ragged Island, and the 60 plus residents who live there are excited and looking forward to the new infrastructure.

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May 01, 2018
Ragged Island begs: Help us - now

FRUSTRATED Ragged Islanders are demanding the government prioritise critical restoration initiatives as protracted delays have handicapped local efforts to rebuild and restore normalcy to the hurricane-ravaged island.

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News Article
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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News Article
December 27, 2013
Debate on Gaming Bill expected in January

Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday the government hopes to begin debate on the Gaming Bill in January...

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News Article
September 24, 2013
Minnis says govt 'stalling' on Cuban abuse probe

Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis accused the government of "stalling" the final investigation into the alleged abuse of Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre...

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News Article
July 15, 2013
Appeal court suggests Penal Code amendment should be reconsidered

The Court of Appeal has suggested that the government reconsider an amendment to the Penal Code which purports to define a life sentence.

The appellate court highlighted problems created by the 2011 amendment that was designed to remove the uncertainty of a life sentence by defining it as the remainder of an offender's life, in the case of Angelo Poitier, who was sentenced to life for the Octob...

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