Ragged Island | Government of The Bahamas
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:28
Ragged Island | Government of The Bahamas
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Lat.:
N22 13’ 00” Island Crest
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W 75 45’ 00”
Size:
9 Sq. mls
RAGGED ISLAND Island Information
Ragged Island used to have a very prosperous Salt Industry. Its salt ponds were opened in the late 19th Century by Mr. Duncan Taylor, after whom the island's only settlement, Duncan Town, was named. The Salt Industry is Ragged Island's main industry; however Fishing is also done on a small scale.
In earlier years, the residents of Ragged Island enjoyed good trade relations with Haiti and Cuba. Trade with both countries has since stopped.
In 1950, Hurricane Donna hit the island and left considerable residential and property damage which forced many of its residents to relocate to Nassau.
Today, there are about 210 inhabitants on Ragged Island, 80 of whom are adults; the rest are children. There are only about 15 men.
Information courtesy of Bahamas Information Services, Department of Archives and Local Government.
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Flag of The Bahamas
Pledge of Allegiance - National Pledge
Yellow Elder - National Flower
Coat of Arms
God Bless Our Sunny Clime - National Song
Blue Marlin - National Fish
March On Bahamaland - National Anthem
Lignum Vitae - National Tree
Flamingo - National Bird
Islands of The Bahamas
Abaco
Acklins
Andros
Berry Islands
Bimini
Cat Island
Crooked Island
Eleuthera
Exuma
Grand Bahama
Inagua
Long Island
Mayaguana
New Providence
Ragged Island
Rum Cay
San Salvador
Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems
Committee Membership
RAGGED ISLAND
Ragged Island Administrators
Councillors Contacts
Local Government Headquarters
Lat.:
N22 13’ 00” Island Crest
Long.:
W 75 45’ 00”
Size:
9 Sq. mls
RAGGED ISLAND Island Information
Ragged Island used to have a very prosperous Salt Industry. Its salt ponds were opened in the late 19th Century by Mr. Duncan Taylor, after whom the island's only settlement, Duncan Town, was named. The Salt Industry is Ragged Island's main industry; however Fishing is also done on a small scale.
In earlier years, the residents of Ragged Island enjoyed good trade relations with Haiti and Cuba. Trade with both countries has since stopped.
In 1950, Hurricane Donna hit the island and left considerable residential and property damage which forced many of its residents to relocate to Nassau.
Today, there are about 210 inhabitants on Ragged Island, 80 of whom are adults; the rest are children. There are only about 15 men.
Information courtesy of Bahamas Information Services, Department of Archives and Local Government.
For more information visit the Website of the Ministry of Tourism
Quick Useful Links
The National Honours Society 2026 Call for Nominations
Budget Performance Reports
Budget Documents
Preparing Your Home and Family for a Hurricane
General Orders
Request for Expression of Interest
Hurricane Shelter Listing 2025
Install the BNEA APP
COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
Department of Labour’s Jobseekers Portal
Celebrate Bahamas
Load More
For Website Technical Support
Call and speak to a DICT Customer service agent.
+1 242 604 4688
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