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Launch of Lupus Month
Launch of Lupus Month
The executive members of Lupus Bahamas paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. The Hon. Minister Michael Darville on Friday, May 1 to launch Lupus Month...
Humane Society of Grand Bahama in Danger of Closing Due to Lack of Support
The Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) is one of the oldest non profit organizations on this island, founded in 1968. As the human population of Grand Bahama has grown, we have also grown, from a small charity that helped a few animals in need, to the largest animal shelter in the Bahamas...
BTC, One Bahamas Committee Plan Unity Walk
BTC, One Bahamas Committee Plan Unity Walk
Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has joined forces with the One Bahamas Committee, both in Grand Bahama and New Providence, for a major "Unity Walk" in late February.
Inaugural Grand Bahama Half Marathon set for late March
Organizers recently announced a new international half marathon and five kilometer (K) race on March 28 on Grand Bahama - one of the most pristine islands of The Bahamas and located just 50 miles off the coast of Florida.
LIS Raises $6,000 to Benefit the Grand Bahama Children's Home
Although Lucaya International School (LIS) has been an amazing contributor to the Grand Bahama Children?s Home over the years, this year?s donation from their 4th Annual Turkey Trot was the largest to date!...
Bahamas Brass Band Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Bahamas Brass Band Celebrates 90th Anniversary
The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, on Sunday evening congratulated The Bahama Brass Band during the 90th anniversary celebration for their continued successes and generosity...
Sir Jack Hayward Dies
Sir Jack Hayward Dies
Honourary chairman and co-owner of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Sir Jack Hayward passed away today, January 13th, 2015 at the age of 91. He had been unwell for several months and died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...
Welding Programmes receive holiday donation from Shipyard
In the spirit of giving and looking to improve Bahamian opportunities to work in the Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS), over two thousand pounds of welding electrodes were given to various welding programmes in Grand Bahama...
Shipyard's Food Drive a Growing Success
Shipyard's Food Drive a Growing Success
?We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give,? said Winston Churchill. And in this vein the management of the Grand Bahama Shipyard are truly proud of their apprentices who are learning the meaning of giving back in their community...
Darville Extends Best Wishes to Basketball Players
Darville Extends Best Wishes to Basketball Players
Minister for Grand Bahama The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville encouraged basketball players participating in the Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy 16th Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament to exhibit their talents..