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January 20, 2023
Grand Bahama residents turn out for Independence Watch Party

The countdown to the country’s 50th anniversary of independence began with a Grand Unveiling of the Official 50th Independence Logo and Theme in Rawson Square on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

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January 17, 2023
First recruits of National Youth Guard begin training in Grand Bahama

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Mario Bowleg welcomed the first group of recruits for the Bahamas National Youth Guard Program on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Police Training College, congratulating the young adults on becoming pace-setters in what is expected to grow into a premier natural disaster preparedness program in the country.

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December 31, 2022
GB's New Year’s Day Junkanoo is back

Junkanoo is back! After a three-year hiatus, the beloved all-time cultural entertainment of the year is returning to Grand Bahama on Monday, January 2, 2023 and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is encouraging the community to show their support.

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December 01, 2022
MYSC set to begin training for National Youth Guard

Officials from the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture along with members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Defence Force toured the Police Training College on Tuesday, November 22 in preparation of the start of the Bahamas National Youth Guard training programme.

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November 24, 2022
Patron of Children's Home fundraiser, Mrs. Davis, asserts youth resourcefulness will shape the future

Patron of the Grand Bahama Children’s Home Fundraiser, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, on Saturday, December 19, said the children of the nation will shape the future.

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November 10, 2022
16 RBPF officers recognized for their service in Grand Bahama

Sixteen Royal Bahamas Police Force Officers in Grand Bahama were honoured on Sunday, November 6, 2022 by members of Tabernacle Baptist Church for their dedicated service throughout the community during a special church service.

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September 20, 2022
UNESCO Ambassador Hope Strachan paid a courtesy call on Minister for Grand Bahama

Her Excellency, Hope Strachan, the Bahamas Ambassador to UNESCO paid a courtesy call on Minister for Grand Bahama, Hon. Ginger Moxey on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Ministry for Grand Bahama.

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August 29, 2022
Dance Clinic GBI Ends On A High Note Showcasing Emerging Opportunities For International Cultural Exchanges In Grand Bahama.

August 19th--20th, Dance Clinic GBI (DCGBI) returned to Grand Bahama Island for its first in-person workshop since Covid-19. With classes tailored to dancers and performing artists, the weekend clinic allowed young artists from Grand Bahama, Nassau, and Atlanta, Georgia, to train with industry professionals in the second city of The Bahamas.

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August 12, 2022
Gearing up for the 'East End Rake and Scrape Festival' in Grand Bahama

The 'East End Rake and Scrape Festival' has been added to the 'Experience Grand Bahama' lineup, announced Elaine Smith of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation during a press conference at Taino Beach on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

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August 09, 2022
Showcasing unique Bahamian maritime history, Bahamas Maritime Museum opens in Grand Bahama

The official opening of the Bahamas Maritime Museum demonstrates how the orange and blue economies can work for the good of a local economy, said Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis on Saturday.

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