Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis (center) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of Newton Cay Bridge, Long Island, on Friday, December 18, 2020. (BIS PHOTO/YONTALAY BOWE)
LONG ISLAND, BAHAMAS Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, accompanied by a delegation including Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Works Desmond Bannister, officially opened a renovated bridge and road on Long Island today.
“It is a pleasure to be with you today to officially declare open two infrastructure projects for Long Island,” the prime minister said at the opening event. “These projects are part of our vision and plans for the ongoing development of the Bahamas gem and treasure that is Long Island.”
- 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.
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PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened the Newton Cay Bridge and Monument Road in Long Island on Friday, noting the two major projects are part of the government’s efforts to promote economic growth on the island.
Friday’s opening ceremonies were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Works Minister Desmond Bannister and Long Island MP Adrian Gibson along with other officials, who all noted the developments as “historic” for the island.
The new Newton Cay Bridge, which replaces the old one that was built in 1980, was completed in February and provides access across a small creek from northern Long Island to a beautiful beach of Newton Cay.
across Family Islands
LONG ISLAND - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today officially opened two infrastructure projects for Long Island – the Newton Cay Bridge and Monument Road.
The bridge crossing at Newton Cay provides access across a small creek from northern Long Island to the spectacular beach of Newton Cay.
The replacement was necessary so that both residents and tourists could safely access the cay. The contract for new bridge was in the amount of $407, 000.
Monument Road serves as an access to the popular Columbus Monument landmark, which was erected to commemorate Christopher Columbus landing on Long Island.