US, Antigua and Barbuda and Bonaire await Bahamas
The Bahamas Men’s National Beach Soccer side has learned its group of opponents and path to World Cup qualification against the top-ranked countries in the region.
Hunter signs off at all-Canadian
Sammy Hunter concluded his prep basketball career, recognised as one of the top players in Canada.
THE WIG LIFE: Learn how to make the perfect hairpiece
Hair loss can often be very traumatic for women. After all, society teaches us that a woman’s identity, her beauty, and even her femininity are all tied into her hair.
Eleven-year-old Melania inspires peers to show love for the elderly
ELEVEN-year-old Melania Nixon has taken some of her peers along during her ‘Operation Love and Gratitude’ activities. It is a movement the sixth grader started with the intention of inspiring and bringing cheer to everyone she comes into contact with.
Ardastra hosts meet and greet for popular authors
They were unlikely candidates to share a platform – a biologist, a 10th grader and a therapist – and yet a common thread connected these women: their knack for writing stories about animals that resonated with young audiences.
Difficulty standing up for the second round
Last week’s urology column dealt with the often embarrassing topic of premature ejaculation that affects as many as one in three men.
The truth about meal plans
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.
Speech competition promotes ‘mental health for all’
The Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s Occupational Therapy Department will embark on a month-long journey to promote, educate and inspire the nation’s youth to embrace a dynamic and unsaturated profession while developing an appreciation for mental health as a medical specialty.
What’s hot about locally grown herbal teas
As the “all natural” trend continues to spread among Bahamians, an increasing number of aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are looking to local farms and even their own backyards for inspiration.
Local resort offers week of special wellness activities
Leaving guests feeling rejuvenated, more knowledgeable about healthy cooking habits, and giving them unique activities to get fit is the aim of Wellness Week at the Breezes Resort and Spa.
Atlantic Medical gears up for annual fun run
It’s almost time to “Party With Your Feet”, as organisers prepare for the 21st annual Atlantic Medical Fun Run/Walk to be held in both New Providence and Freeport this Saturday.
LIFE LINES: Who do you think you are?
By this I mean, how do you think of yourself? In a healthy, positive way, or beset with fears and anxiety? More importantly, who really wrote that script?
Privy Council ‘regret’ over Alexious’ ‘backdoor’ escape
The Privy Council yesterday admitted its “regret” in finding that the Companies Act provides a legal “backdoor” for the Alexiou brothers to avoid paying a near-$200,000 debt.
DPM: ‘We’re as competitive as anyone’ on financial services
The Bahamas “is as competitive as anyone else” in financial services, the deputy prime minister asserted yesterday, despite its latest fall in an annual survey of global financial hubs.
NHI funding talks ‘almost concluded’
THE National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) managing director yesterday voiced optimism that the cabinet’s concerns over National Health Insurance’s (NHI) funding mechanisms have been satisfied.
‘Breadbasket’ food reforms to coincide with new budget
The long-awaited changes to the government’s “breadbasket” food line-up will likely “coincide” with the upcoming 2019-2020 budget, the minister of health has confirmed.
Development Bank meets with the OAS
The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) has met with the Organisation of American States (OAS) country representative in a bid to bolster its efforts to assist small businesses.
Bahamas ‘deliberate’ over WTO accession strategy
THE government will be “deliberate” in ensuring that The Bahamas’ WTO accession terms reflect its peculiar economic vulnerabilities and realities, a Cabinet minister has pledged.
Taxi union unveils first app for drivers
THE BAHAMAS Taxicab Union’s (BTU) president yesterday said the union was moving ever closer to changing the industry’s image by embracing technology through its own app.
Storms cost Bahamas $828m in 2015-2017
The Bahamas suffered $828m in damage, losses and costs between 2015 and 2017 as a result of being struck by major hurricanes, the Prime Minister revealed yesterday.
