Freeport

Freeport's story begins in 1955, when the government of The Bahamas granted the Virginian financier Wallace Groves some 20,000 hectares of pineyard, swamp and scrubland on Grand Bahama with a mandate to develop the area…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Freeport, Bahamas? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Freeport, Bahamas, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Freeport, Bahamas, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Although Freeport may not have as many attractions or tourists as Nassau, there are many activities and places to see for those that are willing to explore. Places worth visiting: 1 Lucayan National Park. Home of Gold …

Freeport is a 600 km2 (230 sq mi) free trade zone on Grand Bahama Island, established in 1955 by the government of The Bahamas. The city of Freeport emerged from a land grant comprising 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of…

Freeport is a city, district and free trade zone on the island of Grand Bahama in the northwest part of The Bahamas. In 1955, Wallace Groves, a Virginian financier with lumber interests in Grand Bahama, was granted 20,0…

MP3 of Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 555, formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, recorded on a Silbermann organ. Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 8 in E flat major, D568 - II. Andante molto Musopen · Public Domain