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'''Great Harbour Cay''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|iː}} is the major island in the north [[Berry Islands]]. It has a population of 353 (2010 census).<ref>[http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/a8fb83dc-2813-4ba1-bc71-4b9a54dae167/BERRY+ISLANDS+POPULATION+BY+SETTLEMENT_2010+CENSUS.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Berry Islands Population by Settlement and Total Number of Occupied Dwellings: 2010 Census] - Bahamas Department of Statistics</ref>
==Berry Island Chain==
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The island was substantially damaged by [[Hurricane Andrew]] in 1992
==Development==
Great Harbour Cay underwent a period
Combined with the 9-hole golf course
Certain actions in recent years, including repaving of the airport and all major roads, have led to increased interest in the island. The planned renovation of the water supply has not occurred, but has not had a major impact due to the large [[aquifer]] under the island and the widespread use of [[Water well|wells]]. There is only a small hotel on the island, catering principally to Bahamians, meaning lodging for tourists is limited to rental
===Sugar Beach Hotel===
Sugar Beach Hotel, a frequent haunt of the rich and famous, is now deserted. In the late 1970s, the Sugar Beach Hotel was operational as an entertainment facility for cruise ships. Dinghies would bring passengers ashore to listen to a band and dance.{{fact|date=February 2019}}
===Bullock's Harbour===
Access from Great Harbour Cay to Bullocks Harbour was over a manual crank bridge: Bullocks Harbour and Great Harbour are separated by an ocean inlet and tall cliffs. In the late 1970s, there was one building that served as a health facility, post office, and operator-assisted telephone. Across the street, there was an old home converted into a schoolhouse. There was one grocery store with live chickens and two bars known as the Chicken Coop and The Grave Yard. Resident(SB) 79-85 source.
===Shark Creek===
Shark Creek, the southernmost point of the island, is a popular shark fishing spot
==Manatees==
A female [[manatee]] and her mate were discovered in the harbour in December 1999. The manatee was nicknamed 'Manny', and was believed to have strayed from the Florida coast after a tropical storm or hurricane in 1999. A young boy named Michael Morris documented a swim with the manatee on film.
Its mate was rumoured to have spent many months around Great Harbour, but then became solitary once again leaving the female behind, who is believed to have had a calf sometime in 2000.
In 2012, rescued manatees were brought from Atlantis to the island, where they quickly were accepted by the already present group.
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Dolphins are known to swim by the harbour close to shore from time to time.
==Transportation==
The island is served by [[Great Harbour Cay Airport]].
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
* [http://www.consultresearch.com/GHC2.htm More Information of Great Harbour Cay]
[[Category:Berry Islands]]
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