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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
See Remarks by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis at the Official Opening of Newton Cay Bridge, Long Island, today. At the ceremony, the ribbon was cut by 88-year-old Bishop Edward Gibson of Long Island, second most senior bishop of Church of God, pictured centre right, next to the Prime Minister. (BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe) The Most Hon. Hubert A. Minnis, M.P. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance The Commonwealth of The Bahamas The Official Opening Replacement of Newton Cay Bridge, Long Island 18th December, 2020 At 10:30 a.m. - Hon. T. Desmond Bannister, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works; - Hon Adrian Gibson, M. P. and Chairman, Water & Sewerage Corporation; - Senior Government Officials; - Family Island Administrator; - Distinguished Guests; - Ladies and Gentlemen: Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today to officially declare open two infrastructure projects for Long Island. These projects are part of our vision and plans for the ongoing development of the Bahamas gem and treasure that is Long Island. You are well-known as a people of industry and hard work. Long Island is known for its self-reliance and creativity. I love the diversity and richness of the Family Islands. One of my greatest missions as prime minister is to ensure that every major island in our archipelago has the infrastructure and amenities needed to improve your quality of life. Such infrastructure is also essential for your economic and social development. This is why we are fighting for a better future for The Bahamas and for Long Island. Whereas other countries in the region have mostly one landmass to develop, we have a far-flung archipelago, with many islands, cays and settlements ....see enclosed to continue
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