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May 09, 2016
Gov't MOU with GB Private Sector provides commitment to social, infrastructure developments, says PM

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said in the House of Assembly, on May 9, 2016, that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the Bahamas Government entered into with Grand Bahama private sector stakeholders provides a commitment to social and infrastructure investments in Grand Bahama that will deliver "tangible" contributions to quality of life for the residen...

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August 13, 2015
Invitation to the Great Bottle Boat Race and Ice Cream Social

The Grand Bahama Sailing Club (GBSC) invites the public to come and watch the last graduation of the Summer Camps, the Great Bottle Race and an Ice Cream Social to celebrate the end of the most successful Summer Sailing Programme at GBSC..

GBSC Junior Instructor Bootcamp (JIB) Kids have been collecting thousands of plastic bottles all summer which are being turned into two craft which will race...

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February 18, 2013
Social Services Ministry motivates social workers in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama - Motivating social workers is the first step in fighting the increase in poverty was the message from Social Services & Community Development Minister the Hon. Melanie Griffin as she encouraged the Department of Social Services to continue assisting the most needy in The Bahamas while balancing changes in their personal lives. Minister Griffin visited the Department of Soci...

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February 18, 2013
Social Services Ministry Motivates Workers in Grand Bahama

Freeport, Grand Bahama - Motivating social workers is the first step in fighting the increase in poverty was the message from Social Services & Community Development Minister the Hon. Melanie Griffin as she encouraged the Department of Social Services to continue assisting the most needy in The Bahamas while balancing changes in their personal lives.

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April 11, 2023
Minister Wilchcombe salutes Social Workers at start of Child Protection Month

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe recognized social workers for their dedication and called on all Bahamians to look within themselves, address the problems in our country and not turn a blind eye.

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October 24, 2022
Social Services Minister encourages nation's youth toward a “bold” future

Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe encouraged the youth of Grand Bahama to tap into their gifts and potential in order to move into their “bold” future.

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August 05, 2019
Social Services School Uniform Assistance Application Process Underway

The Department of Social Services (DOSS) application process for school uniform assistance is underway...

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September 13, 2018
Beauty queen loses title over social media post

A GRAND Bahama beauty queen had to relinquish her title after a social media post caused a stir online and offended Bahamians...

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July 20, 2016
GB Department of Social Services draws criticism from 'Home' operator

Home Away From Home seeks assistance: Proprietor Mervie Knowles recently discussed with The Freeport News several problems that the facility is facing.

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February 21, 2013
Social Services Promotes New Debit Card Welfare System

Freeport, Grand Bahama -- Recognising that schizophrenia has signified a need to widen the social services safety net for Bahamians, the Hon. Melanie Griffin, Minister of Social Services and Community Development noted that Urban Renewal and Social Workers are working together to...

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