Praise for Miriam Emmanuel
The staff at the Education Loan Authority have been working along with the chairman, Miriam Emmanuel, from the time she came in January 2018. We, the staff, have seen the injustice that has been said; victimising and the malicious lies that were told in the papers which are totally untrue.
Abject apology
I recently read in a newspaper (not The Tribune) an account of conditions in the storm shelter at the old Bahamas Academy gym.
Beyond duty: Policewoman extends helping hand to those in need
FERRICE Kemp was one of many volunteers who were quick to answer the call for people to help lift, unbox and package items to bring relief to those devastated by Hurricane Dorian.
A “Cheeky” bra drive for hurricane evacuees
“Women in need, need bras too” is the motto the Cheeky Apparel Boutique is following for its current bra drive as part of Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.
LIFE LINES: Worrying doesn’t change the outcome
“Stop worrying, it may never happen.” How many times have you heard those words? Probably often enough that you don’t really take them in any more but how true they are and, if you are the type of person who worries endlessly about all kinds of different things, you really need to take that phrase to heart.
Does pornography lead to erectile dysfunction?
Every man will face some form of erectile dysfunction is his lifetime, whether it takes the form of poor quality erections, difficulty maintaining an erection, or premature ejaculation.
A faster way to heal: Platelet rich plasma therapy at Family Medical Centre
Family Medicine Centre is now offering platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, an innovative treatment which helps in the healing of injured muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is a non-surgical treatment for chronic sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
Healthy coping mechanisms
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Para-triathlete Erin Brown enjoys ‘rewarding’ training sessions on path to Paralympics
Erin Brown, the Bahamian para-triathlete who has her sights set on participating in the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo, recently wrapped up a “painful yet rewarding” training experience at a special centre in Colorado.
‘Paint Da Streets Pink’ for breast cancer awareness
Joggers, runners and walkers are set to “Paint Da Streets Pink” for the seventh consecutive year, as the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial hosts its annual fun run/walk this Saturday.
Keilesha strikes gold at US Open Judo Championships
THE administration, staff and over 800 students of the Eva Hilton Primary School have recognised the accomplishments of one of their school’s family members, Grade 5 student Keilesha Saunders, a judoist who knows her way around the competition mat.
Klay on Trump: ‘I didn’t appreciate the language he used with Bahamians’
KLAY Thompson continues to use his platform to advocate for Bahamians displaced by Hurricane Dorian and criticised the Trump administration in the process.
Team New Zealand ready for Optimist North American Sailing Championships
IT took them two days to make their way here from ‘Down Under,’ but the New Zealand team is ready to begin competition this weekend in the 2019 Optimist North American Sailing Championships.
UB Mingoes men’s team 10th at Embry-Riddle cross-country meet
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s cross country team placed 10th out of 20 institutions competing at the ASICS Embry-Riddle cross-country meet on Saturday. It was the first time UB has competed in cross-country.
Sports Notes
AFTER getting rained out over the weekend, the New Providence Softball Association will begin its postseason tonight in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Bahamas 'paints' ties with key travel agents
The Bahamas recently teamed with American Airlines to host a “Sip and Paint” networking opportunity for some of the carrier’s top travel professionals in the Miami area.Tina Lee, the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation’s district marketing manager, said
Customs delays Nassau port roll-out to October 1
The implementation of Customs’ electronic single window (ESW) for 80 percent of goods entering this country has been delayed by one month to October 1, it was announced yesterday.The Ministry of Finance said the roll-out of the fully electronic proce
Freeport firms '100% disagree'with Recovery Zone exclusion
Freeport-based businesses yesterday “100 percent disagreed” with the government’s decision not to designate Grand Bahama’s commercial hub a Dorian “Economic Recovery Zone”.Others told Tribune Business that they felt the tax breaks and incentives pack
NIB confirms GB restoration
The National Insurance Board (NIB) yesterday confirmed the restoration of services in Grand Bahama. It said its office in Eight Mile Rock is now fully functional, while the office located in Freeport is partially functional in order to issue benefit
Bank of the Bahamasgives to Dorian relief
Bank of The Bahamas has donated $25,000 to the Bahamas Red Cross in support of Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.Robert Cox, the bank’s corporate manager for business development, presented the cheque to Terez Curry, president of the Bahamas Red Cross
