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Gov't MOU with GB Private Sector provides commitment to social, infrastructure developments, says PM
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Social Services School Uniform Assistance Application Process Underway
The Department of Social Services (DOSS) application process for school uniform assistance is underway...
Beauty queen loses title over social media post
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...
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.
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...