The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development wishes to advise the general public, and the Grand Bahama Community, that the scheduled return of the residents of the Grand Bahama Children’s Home to Grand Bahama for Friday, October 2, 2020, has been rescheduled.

Mandatory, advanced, COVID-19 Testing of officials who were included in the delegation revealed a positive test for the COVID-19 Virus. In accordance with Ministry of Health Protocols, officials at the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, and the Department of Social Services, have decided to forego Friday’s return to Grand Bahama until such time as those Protocols can be followed.

The Ministry wishes to assure the general public, and the Grand Bahama Community, that all efforts are being made for the return of the children to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home in the most practical timeframe.