Saving our way of life depends on vaccines
Your columnist Simon hit the nail on the head in reference to people who do not get the vaccine. At the moment societies tolerate these people.
Ayton and Suns into NBA finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns into their first NBA Finals in 28 years, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 130-103 last night to close out the Western Conference finals in six games.
Team Bahamas off to 1-0 start in Davis Cup
His debut on the Bahamas Davis Cup team wasn’t exactly what he anticipated, but Justin Roberts said he was just glad to come out with his first victory in the American Zone III competition yesterday in Panama City, Panama.
Electric vehicles are a hit with mall crowds
ELECTRIC vehicles returned to the Mall at Marathon for Father’s Day and once again proved to be a big hit with the crowds.
Enjoy the outdoors this summer, but be mindful of the sun
Summer is in full swing. And after 14 months of varying lockdowns and restrictions, Bahamians are more than ready to embrace the great outdoors.
Slow down the effects of arthritis
According to the Arthritis Foundation, one in thrr people between the ages of 18 and 64 have arthritis. Some 54.4 million people in the United States were diagnosed by their physician as having arthritis between 2013 and 2015.
A positive approach to pain
We all experience pain at some time in our lives, whether it’s a scraped knee as a child or a torn ligament as an adult or any of the myriad accidents or illnesses that might happen to us in life.
Why do I still have acne?
Do you have acne and you’re not even a teenager anymore? Don’t worry, you’ve got plenty of company. In my dermatologic practice, acne is by far the most common diagnosis.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy needs to be addressed
The COVID-19 outbreak has become a pandemic for a reason, as we humans simply do not possess the natural immunity for the novel coronavirus. Vaccinations are safe and highly effective at reducing severe illness and hospitalizations from the COVID-19 virus.
Bye bye lockdown looks – hello summer hair
COURTESY of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of salon visits last year, many women missed out on the opportunity to spice it up and take advantage of the usual hot summer hair trends.
Bahamian moms dream of summer vacations
Summer has arrived with a bang and has brought with it rising temperatures and the desire to dream of vacations to faraway exotic lands (especially since 2020’s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ never materialised because of that virus we won’t name).
New book seeks to help strained mother-daughter relationships
THE relationship between a mother and her adult daughter is often viewed by society through rose-tinted glasses. There is an expectation that they are meant to always be close, loving towards one another, and have a bond that stands the test of time. While this is true for some, it is certainly not a universal truth, as every family dynamic is different.
EDITORIAL: A remarkable woman, gone too young
TAKE a look at the woman on our front page today.
Defence Force officer found not guilty of murder, attempted murder
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer accused of murder and attempted murder was found not guilty on all counts on Wednesday.
ALICIA WALLACE: Whose rules to follow in the great dating game?
ON Bahamian social media, there are a few topics that come up over and over again, always without resolution. On an endless loop, people on opposite sides argue their positions or, more accurately, argue against other positions. In these pseudo-conversations, some people actively participate by engaging others, some state their own opinions while others have side conversations on the topic at hand or one adjacent to it.
Vendors ‘in limbo’ over return to Cabbage Beach
DESPITE previously being informed that they could return to work next month, Cabbage Beach vendors say they are now in limbo as to whether they can begin operating their businesses again.
D’Aguilar: Health visa has worked for nation
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar has defended the government’s use of the travel health visa saying it has “worked well” for the country.
Bimini residents told to be on alert after COVID spike
BIMINI officials are urging residents to keep their guard up as the island grapples with yet another spike in COVID-19 cases.
Social services staff concerns ‘being addressed’ says minister
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell said the concerns of the staff of the Department of Social Services which prompted a demonstration on Monday are being addressed.
