Lymphedema and complete decongestive therapy
The month of March – in addition to being March Madness for all the sports enthusiasts – is observed as Lymphedema Awareness Month.
Breaking through barriers
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.
Dental hygienists make fighting oral health issues their mission
Bilney Lane children gifted with electronic toothbrushes
An often overlooked but vital part of overall health is the health of the mouth. And because it is often neglected, two registered dental hygienists are on a mission to raise awareness of dental hygiene in the Bahamas with an aim to decrease the amount of oral health issues that exist.
Bahamas’ swim team looks for 3-peat in Barbados
WITH a strong contingent in the senior boys’ division, led by Commonwealth Games participant Izaak Bastian, head coach Travanno McPhee said he’s confident that the Bahamas can three-peat at the XXXIV CARIFTA Swimming Championships.
Bahamas ‘not in clear’ as blacklist escape signalled
The Bahamas was yesterday warned “it is not in the clear” despite international media reports suggesting it has escaped the European Union (EU) tax “blacklist” due to be announced today.
Another 36 migrants taken into custody in ‘operation impact’
THIRTY-SIX migrants were taken into custody during a joint operation in the capital late last week.
Cocaine dealer has sentence reduced for guilty plea
A man previously sentenced to three years in prison for being caught with 10 ounces of cocaine he planned to distribute has effectively had his sentence reduced to time served because he was not afforded a “rebate” for admitting to the offence.
Special funding made available for businesses in West Grand Bahama
Residents of West Grand Bahama have access to funding for small businesses through “a special programme” unavailable to other developed communities by way of the Small Business Development Centre, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Peter Turnquest.
Ride for Hope has something for everyone
THE 12th annual Ride for Hope (RFH) saw 160 riders participate to raise money for cancer initiatives in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera over the weekend.
We need an audit of public services
Ease of doing business in The Bahamas, for the most part, is an oxymoron or a contradiction in terms.
Rahming: ‘A lot of prayers have been answered’
After falling short in her first attempt in 2016, judoka Cynthia Rahming has made the provisional qualification list for her initial appearance at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Jones and Bobcats claim national championship title
BAHAMIAN prep basketball player Kai Jones notched another milestone in his career with a national championship title.
MLB: Five Bahamian prospects on Spring Training rosters
THERE are now five Bahamian baseball prospects on Spring Training rosters for their respective Major League Baseball organisations.
Western Warriors destroy United 7-0, face Dynamos in big dance
THE matchup for the Bahamas Football Association’s championship trophy in the under-15 boys’ division of the Youth Soccer League is all set.
Cox to return for 2nd stint in Iraq Superleague
BAHAMIAN national basketball team player Torrington Cox will return to Iraq with his latest signing.
Bahamian broker left at SEC mercy
A Bahamian broker/dealer and its staff remain at the mercy of US regulators after a federal court found its principal had failed to justify the imposition of an emergency restraining order.
New car dealers: Recovery, but not like ‘06-07
The Bahamian new car industry is “at the initial stages of recovery”, a leading dealer said yesterday, with the sector hoping this can be spread more equitably via the upcoming budget.
Chamber chief: Full disclosure on Disney deal
THE Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday called for the Heads of Agreement (HOA) for Disney’s $250-$400m Lighthouse Point project, and the development “strategy”, to be made public.
Disney project hailed as ‘start of new era’
Disney’s $250-$400m Lighthouse Point project was yesterday hailed as the “beginning of a new era” by South Eleuthera’s MP despite activists’ concerns over a “secretive” deal.
Central Bank to host blockchain seminar
The Central Bank of The Bahamas will next Monday host its second Blockchain seminar as part of its continuing drive to modernise The Bahamas’ payments system.
