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On a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, September 20, 2025, Rotary Club of Freeport members joined countless other civic groups and schools for an island-wide Coastal Clean-up.

Club members tackled Taino, a popular beach and park where many events - including the Past Presidents Fun Run/Walk - are held throughout the year.

Another great example of Rotarians at work in the Grand Bahama community.

Tickets available now for spectacular Wine & Cheese event Oct. 18

Rotary donation helps more Sweetings Cay families

By: Barbara Walkin/Grand Bahama News

This week it was wonderful to see Rotary Clubs in Grand Bahama helping homeowners of Sweetings Cay as they are still rebuilding from hurricane Dorian. A generous gift from an anonymous donor to Rotary will allow five people to have kitchen cabinets, some sinks and refrigerators as well as some home amenities like picture frames, decorations, and carpets.

Accepting the gifts were three members of the Local Government headed by Shervin Tate, chief councillor, who gave thanks to everyone involved in making this donation possible. Tate also noted it’s been a long journey. Once boasting a community of over 200 people, Sweetings Cay now has 90 residents, with more slowly returning. Many of the islanders were pensioners, so rebuilding has been an arduous task but one that the Rotary clubs of Grand Bahama have supported with help from The Bahamas national community as well as NGOs.

Click HERE to read more in the Grand Bahama News section of the Nassau Guardian

Rotaract Club of Freeport gets to work at the water plant

The Grand Bahama Emergency Relief Foundation - commonly referred to as the Rotary Water Plant - was chosen by the Rotaract Club of Freeport as their first community service project of the new Rotary year.

On Saturday, July 19, hard-working club members cut the grass, chopped out weeds and trimmed bushes and edges to keep the plant clean and accessible as we head into hurricane season.

Click HERE to view a short musical video of their efforts on the club's Facebook page.

Thanks Rotaract!

Presenting the 2025-26 Executive Board

Past-presidents' fun run/walk a fun, family affair

The Rotary Club of Freeport's annual Past Presidents' Fun Run/Walk added a few new twists for 2025. First, the starting time switched from 6:30AM to 6:30PM on Saturday, May 24th. This added an extra festive feel to the event as Taino Beach was also busy with others enjoying the sunny evening. Second change was having donuts at the finish line! This certainly put a smile on the younger participants faces.

Competitors and those out for a casual stroll had the choice of a 5K run or walk or a 3K walk. Afterwards, Doctors Hospital staff were on hand for complimentary blood pressure and sugar checks. The Royal Bahamas Police force were also out on course making sure everyone was safe and volunteers provided water at a couple of spots. A great time was had by all!

Click HERE to view the complete photo album

Helping to keep Grand Bahama clean

As part of Earth Month celebrations during the month of April, Rotary Cub of Freeport members joined with the Keep Grand Bahama Clean initiative and countless local volunteers for a beach clean-up on Saturday, April 5.

Choices of beaches to clean included Xanadu, Barbary, West End Bayshore and Lover's Beach. Club members chose to meet at Lover's and picked up 257 pounds of garbage, no longer polluting our shores.

Great job Rotary Club of Freeport!

VIDEO: Clubs partner for ROSANI Lens Project 2025

ROSANI Lens Project returns to Grand Bahama for the third year. Our News reports.

Click HERE to view on YouTube if no display above.

Former Prime Minister speaks at Rotary Club of Freeport's weekly meeting

Former Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Perry Christie, was the special guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Freeport's weekly meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

The former PM spoke on a number of topics including his plans for Grand Bahama prior to losing the general election in 2017 and on the significance of Majority Rule Day which was celebrated as a national holiday on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Our News covered his visit to the club. Click HERE to view the report on Grand Bahama and HERE to view the report on Majority Rule Day. Both reports on YouTube.

Thank you Grand Bahama!

The Rotary Club of Freeport wishes to extend a warm, heartfelt THANK YOU to the community of Grand Bahama for supporting our club once again!

Our Wine & Cheese was only a success because of you! We thank you for partnering with us in raising funds to give back to our community.

See you next year for #10!

Click HERE to view the event video recap on Facebook.

District Governor presents awards

During her November 8-10 visit to Grand Bahama to conduct the annual PETS training District 6990 Governor, Barbara Gobbi, (right) presented the Rotary Club of Freeport with the Governor's Citation and Citation for Creating Hope in the World for the 2023-2024 Rotary year. President-elect Llereva Mortimer-Roker (left) proudly accepted the awards on the club's behalf.

Save the Date - Wine & Cheese Oct. 26

Thank you for your support!

Grand Raffle winners drawn

Rotary club of Freeport members and many from the Grand Bahama community eagerly gathered at Out Da Sea on Saturday evening, September 26, for the Grand Raffle Drawing.

Grand raffle winners:
1. George Ray Laing, ticket #01503
2. Elizabeth Daxon, ticket #02000
3. Great Hyppolite, ticket #10290
4. Theodore Martin, ticket #12102
5. Anthony Pinder, ticket #04483
6. Donnell McBride, ticket #10282
7. Medelus Luckson, ticket #11526
8. Julian Thomas, ticket #00459
9. Michael Williams, ticket #03454
10. Bradley Bethel, ticket #07770
11. Savannah Johnson, ticket #09171
12. Elizabeth Pinder, ticket #02736
13. Michael Roberts, ticket #08502
14. John Ingraham, ticket #03381
15. Anna Wallace, ticket #04327
16. Ellouise Taylor, ticket #09973
17. Doris, ticket #11054
18. Syngard Services, ticket #04615
19. John, ticket #05896
20. George Mills, ticket #08181

The drawing was live streamed on the club's Facebook page. Click HERE to view.

Get your tickets for the Grand Raffle!

The Rotary Club of Freeport's Grand Raffle tickets are now on sale from club members. First prize winner will be driving home in a 2020 Chevy Equinox! Additional prizes include a scooter, round trip for 2 on Western Air, round trip for 2 on the Balearia, numerous vouchers from local businesses, and more. Twenty prizes in total to be raffled. Prize drawing will be held on Saturday, September 28, 7pm, at Out Da Sea Bar & Grill.

Rotary to grill at the Bernie Butler Swims party

A staple of summer on Grand Bahama is enjoying burgers and dogs grilled by Rotarians at the annual swim race. This year the after-swim party starts at 4pm at the Sir Charles Hayward Yacht Club (aka the Sailing Club). For more information on the Bernie Butler Swims click HERE to visit their Facebook page.

District brings RLI to Grand Bahama

From: 242NewsBahamas

On June 1st 2024, the RLI program saw a significant milestone as seven highly experienced facilitators from District 6990 in Florida traveled to Grand Bahama to conduct Level 1 training. This event attracted 41 enthusiastic members, marking a day dedicated to intensive learning and personal development.

The day's agenda was meticulously planned, starting at 8 a.m. with a sumptuous breakfast. The participants were then divided into two groups to facilitate focused and interactive sessions. Throughout the day, breaks provided the perfect opportunity for members to network and build camaraderie with facilitators and fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors from other local clubs. The day culminated in a ceremony where participants were awarded certificates, symbolizing their commitment and readiness to take on leadership roles within their clubs.

Click HERE to read more from 242NewsBahamas (Facebook)

District Governor Barbara Gobbi visits Rotary Club of Freeport

FROM: DACdb by Chinello Patrice Sears

On Thursday the 30th May, 2024, the Rotary Club of Freeport was honored to have as guest speaker our District Governor Barbara Gobbi with us, as she wrapped up her year and to share with us how "Hope was created in the World" during this Rotary year. One of the major highlights of our meeting was Governor Barbara presenting AG Othyneil with the Area Governor of the year 2023-2024 Award. It was such a monumental award for AG Othyneil who thanked the Rotarians on GBI for the support which allowed him to be successful and receive such an honor.

PHOTO: Another highlight was our club receiving the Governor's citation which recognized the Rotary Club of Freeport for meeting the Governors goals for this Rotary year. The Rotary Club of Freeport was the only club on Grand Bahama that received this certificate. We were honored to assist in Creating Hope in the World and Grand Bahama Island. President-elect Brigitte Major (L) accepted the award from Governor Barbara on the club's behalf.

Club members coin a new term: Trashersize

Looking for a way to get some morning exercise? Rotary Club of Freeport members and family got their workout by picking up trash on Xanadu Beach the morning of May 25, 2024. Hence, the term was born: Trashersize! Something we should all take part in.

A fun way to start the day - 3 or 5K

Postponed two weeks from its original date because of inclement weather, the Rotary Club of Freeport's annual Past Presidents' Fun Run/Walk found an absolutely picture-perfect morning on Taino Beach Saturday, April 6. Enthusiastic participants from not only the island's various Rotary clubs but a number of local businesses inlcuding Ernst & Young and GB Power lined up for either a 3K or 5K run or walk. There was also a race for students. Additional photos soon on Facebook.