New Providence

American  

noun

1. an island in the N Bahamas. 58 sq. mi. (150 sq. km).

2. a borough in NE New Jersey.

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New Providence British  

noun

1. an island in the Atlantic, in the Bahamas. Chief town: Nassau. Pop: 210 832 (2000). Area: 150 sq km (58 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

According to the State Department, “retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 murders,” and it is primarily affecting the local population, particularly on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands, where the cities of Nassau and Freeport are.

From Seattle Times

Embassy in Nassau offers some guidance for staying safe, advising travelers to use “extreme caution” in the eastern part of New Providence Island — where Nassau is — especially “when walking or driving at night.”

From Seattle Times

Embassy said that most of the crime has occurred on the islands of New Providence and Grand Bahama, with “retaliatory gang violence” behind most of the killings.

From Seattle Times

While some expenses may diminish or go away, others may increase, says Jennifer Murray, a certified financial planner in New Providence, New Jersey, who was widowed at 43.

From Seattle Times

The victim, who was not identified, was attacked less than a mile off the western end of New Providence island, where the capital, Nassau, is located.

From Seattle Times