CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure tops $500,000 in fundraising for regional cancer causes
Bridgetown, Barbados – CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure, the region’s largest cancer fundraiser, has again topped the half a million dollar mark in fundraising for cancer causes across the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean.
OFF THE SPECTRUM: Special needs vs disability
Happy New Year! I hope this year brings more peace, prosperity and awareness for you all.
Art therapy for mental health recovery
Bahamian public encouraged to support Sandilands programme
Clients at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) will enjoy the benefits of art therapy as Bahamian multidisciplinary artist Kelley Knowles–Charlow is partnering with the Sandilands Occupational Therapy Department to host the first annual art competition for patients and residents of the institution.
Begin with the end in mind
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.
Active surveillance for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer will affect one in six men in their lifetime. Early detected low-volume, low-grade, early-stage prostate cancer has an excellent cure rate of 97 to 98 percent.
Healing in a teacup
Discovering herbal teas as natural remedies
To find relief from a health condition which was increasingly making her life miserable, Angella Stuart turned to nature; her own backyard, to be exact.
Bahamian sickle cell warriors united in their fight
In an effort to bring as many ‘sickle cell warriors’ together as possible, shatter stigmas surrounding the disease and provide one another with a support system, the ‘242 Sickle Cell Warrior’ group last Thursday came together for a unique.
‘Confused’ by $10m Bimini Bay verdict
An ex-Bimini Bay tenant has been left “very confused” by a verdict that permits the resort’s original developer to appeal the majority of a near-$10m damages award to the Privy Council.
Bahamas National Trust kicks off its 60th party
ENVIRONMENT Minister Romi Ferreira hailed the Bahamas National Trust as an inextricable part of his life’s work as the organization kicks-off year long celebrations for their 60th anniversary.
Haitian woman sent home after she used fake visa
A Haitian woman was ordered to be deported yesterday after she confessed to trying to enter the country last week with a fake Bahamian visa.
Pair deny planning to supply $500,000-worth of marijuana
TWO men yesterday denied planning to distribute over $500,000 worth of marijuana they were allegedly caught with last week.
4,000 adults to take part in health investigation
OFFICIALS are targeting approximately 4,000 adults in the 2019 STEPS health survey, which began in select Family Islands yesterday.
Take your education seriously, urges senator
SENATOR the Hon Jamal Moss yesterday appealed to C V Bethel Senior High School students to cherish their opportunity to receive an education and take it seriously as it is a consequence of Majority Rule.
Rushing gets you nowhere except annoy the public
SIRENS - flashing lights are supposed to be an exclusive area for fire, ambulance and police patrol vehicles and police outriders in an emergency or escorting a VIP if anyone does not know even those.
Work on installing guard at Smith’s Point has begun
INSTALLATION of the guard railing on the newly built seawall at Smith’s Point has started.
Hands off our logo, warns PLP Chairman Mitchell
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell said yesterday the party is working to have its official symbols trademarked due to flagrant abuse and misuse.
Children’s home enjoys a boost
THE Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated donated $25,000 to the Ranfurly Home for Children during its national executive board meeting last week.
We are in a right mess over honours
JUST why do our politicians refuse to comply with what is so obvious - time and time again contradiction in action and process.
Policing by PR is failing
If the stats from the police are correct we have to admit solely because of statistical elimination (in probability there are only so many people who will commit a murder and so many that will be victims) we see a limited reduction without considering the cases at the coroner which have not as yet been classified.
Water polo gold!
Bahamas Water Polo continues to set new milestones at the developmental level and recently scored another international tournament win.
