During a press conference held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Ministry of Urban Renewal and Community Relations, in collaboration with Colina Insurance Ltd., the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and Grand Bahama Health Services announced the upcoming third health and wellness fair.
Held in recognition of World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14, the free event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00am – 3:00pm at St. Nicholas Anglican Church in High Rock.
Members of the public of all ages are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the wide range of free health services that will be available. These include a blood drive and various health screenings (prostate, hypertension, glucose, breast examinations and more).
The fair will also offer eye examinations, HIV and cancer screenings as well as educational pamphlets and brochures to promote greater awareness and encourage individuals to take a proactive approach to their health.
Deputy Director of Urban Renewal for the Northern Bahamas Lloyd Grant emphasised the importance of prioritising personal and family health, encouraging residents to attend and take advantage of the services being offered.
“Urban Renewal and Community Wellness Ministry is very serious about our mandate and that is to do all that we can to raise the happiness index and to make sure that the people living in these urban communities are well taken care of,” he said.
