But for all the friendliness of the islanders, their economy is failing. There are quite a few homeless people and there is little to no safety net for the homeless in Freeport. Grand Bahama has very few philanthropists. But of course Freeport's struggling residents have found innovative ways to survive Grand Bahama's economic crisis. The residents have not broken any laws and are law abiding citizens who are trying to keep swimming and not drown in the terrible economy. “I remember hearing PLP candidates complain that many families in the Greater Bahamas had lost their homes to foreclosure. With no job prospects and no money in the bank to buy an apartment, these people have resorted to sleeping on the island's various beaches.” (Tribune242.com) Despite all the struggle, they are decent human beings who live and survive like we do here, but only in a better way