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Law has to keep up with banned drugs

The topic “Synthetic” Marijuana was timely and very interesting. It was held at Wesley Methodist, Blue Hill Road and Chapel Street. The presenter was Dr Kirk Christie; Clinical Director of Female and Substance Abuse Services.

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Walking nature’s path

After years of studying the effects of synthetic pharmaceuticals, Bahamian health enthusiast Kelly Russell decided to go natural by opening a business which sells homeopathic and alternative treatments.

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Work on the new baseball stadium going as planned

WORK on the new Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, with a synthetic field, is going as planned, on schedule and on budget, according to Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr Daniel Johnson.

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innovative surgery to revolutionise treatments

STARTING today, Bahamian urologist Dr Greggory Pinto will be performing a series of innovative surgeries that will revolutionise the treatment of urological disorders in the Bahamas.

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Cannabis is not all about the money

"There are none so blind as those who will not see."

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Nottage wars of risk of bioterrorist attacks

THE threat of a bioterrorist attack occurring anywhere in the world is “real” and should be taken seriously by all countries, said National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage.

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Getting 'on fleek' with your hair

THE world of hair extensions, weaves and wigs can be a challenging one to navigate. There are terms like closures, wefts, human hair, virgin hair and synthetic fibre hair.

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Healthy living made simple

Dr Monique Thompson clears up common myths about nutritional supplements.

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FOURTH QUARTER PRESS: Baseball in the Bahamas a step closer to a new stadium

AS work on the long-promised Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium advanced last week with the announcement that the government has opted for the installation of a synthetic field at the new facility, I for one issued a round applause from my little corner of the local sporting universe.

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Abaco man’s death was by Fentanyl, say Police

A FENTANYL overdose killed a 23-year-old Abaco man in Grand Bahama earlier this year, the latest known death from the drug in The Bahamas.

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Obama issues Bahamas drug warning

PRESIDENT Obama has issued a list of nations contributing to drug production or transit - and named The Bahamas as one of those considered a major part in the drug trade.

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Marijuana

The issue of legalisation of ganja has become a popular issue in the global discourse on drugs since the pioneering role of countries such as Uruguay and Canada led the way regarding the legalisation of ganja for medicinal and recreational purposes.

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Revolutionary device to treat urinary incontinence

Tens of thousands of Bahamian women and men have their bladder dictate their lives and reduce the quality of their every day lives.

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‘Please help to pay for Tarique’s treatment’

A LACK of money has kept Tarique Miller, a nine-year-old boy diagnosed with hereditary angioedema (HAE), away from “critically important” medicine for almost six months.

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Earth friendly footwear touches down in the Bahamas

Samba Sol, the eco-friendly Brazilian-based flip flops, has debuted in the Bahamas, stopping shoppers in their tracks at a pop-up event in Sabrina’s upscale boutique in the Lyford Cay Shopping Centre.Inspired by the sun and the beach, Samba Sol flip

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Experts: We need healthier soil to bolster nation’s food security

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas researchers said the country must improve soil health to achieve food security and strengthen its agricultural sector.

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FDA approved non-invasive treatment for urine leak

Tens of thousands of Bahamian women and men have their bladder dictate their lives and reduce the quality of their everyday lives.

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Our toxic world: the burden of toxins and the importance of detoxification

In the world in which we live today it is no longer an issue of “If you are toxic”, but “How toxic are you?”

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Work to begin ‘soon’ on $21m baseball stadium

WORK will start “as soon as possible” on the new $21m, 4,500-seat Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium, which will be erected east of the Government High School in the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre.

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IAN FERGUSON: Work can be no fun under the sun

Summer is a great time to be outdoors, either for work or play. People head to the beach, begin construction and go outdoors to soak up the sun’s rays. The heat means this time can be quite brutal for many employees who, by virtue of their assignment

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