NUMBER OF SWINE FLU CASES NOW SIX, CONFIRMS SANDS
THE number of confirmed cases of swine flu in the country has risen to six, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
Time to tame the dragon
This tale was inspired by the resolute and ongoing work of the members of the Lighthouse Point Protection Coalition and my reading of Columbia University and NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel’s fairy tale in Scientific American, Slaying the climate dragon. Marvel’s tale serves as a launching point for a tale about another metaphorical dragon, and I am indebted to her for both inspiration and her reminder that, while not all original fairy tales have sanitised happy endings, the impact of the villian on the victim can be mitigated by virtuous champions — thus allowing fairy tales to end on a hopeful note, inspiring the done-to, the affected, to continue to do battle against the dragon.
BLTA NATIONALS: Cartwright, Rolle, Clarke, Thompson and Major Jr win
It was a clean sweep for Kerrie Cartwright, Danielle Thompson, Marvin Rolle and Kevin Major Jr as they closed out round robin play in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2018 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals.
We must beware people who want to change their name
I am a Bahamian citizen by birth, origin, heritage, lineage down through time were Bahamian. My grandparents birthed my mother and she bore children– there were ten of us – each gender properly represented…and we all were given names…so that differentiation/can take place…so that we/they would be able to systematise the differences.
Rockets, Panthers hold first official workout sessions
AFTER settling in at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, both the Toledo Rockets and the Florida International University Panthers took to the field for their first official workout sessions on Tuesday.
Blue Jays hire Antoan Richardson as Outfield Coordinator
FORMER pro baseball player Antoan Richardson thought his pioneering Major League career was over when he announced his retirement in 2017. It turns out that retirement was just the beginning of Richardson’s baseball journey.
ANOO set to ‘Walk It Off’ on January 5
AFTER consuming all the ham and turkey over the Christmas holiday, the newly formed ANOO Association and Sports Fellowship Institute will hold a “Walk It Off” event on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Bowl executives donate 3,000 bowl tickets to students in New Providence
MAKERS Wanted Bahamas Bowl (MWBB) executives have donated 3,000 bowl tickets to students in New Providence.
UB Mingoes knock off Pirates 85-80, Bucket top Elite 113-104
THE Aliv Bucket and the University of the Bahamas Mingoes pulled off the New Providence Basketball Association’s double header played on Monday night at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.
Bahamian doctor makes history, joins Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Institute
In what is believed to be a first, a Bahamian surgeon has been chosen to join the faculty of the Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute in the United States, a facility that is part of the award-winning Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Maybe now is not the best time!
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.
Penile prosthesis: An effective solution for erectile dysfunction
Every Bahamian man will face issues with erectile dysfunction at least once in his lifetime. It is an embarrassing affliction that many men suffer with needlessly in silence.
Let’s talk about PrEP!
Local doctor explains the ins and outs of drug that reduces the risk of getting HIV
WITH 151 new cases of HIV reported in 2017 and about 5,287 people living with the disease in the Bahamas, the National HIV/AIDS Programme headed by Dr Nikkiah Forbes is continuing with its vigorous efforts to teach Bahamians about the epidemic, how it is contracted, how to get tested, what treatment is available locally and preventative options.
Enjoy tea time in a new, natural way
Like most Bahamians, Ryan Winters grew up drinking tea. Of course, during his childhood he was used to tea made with store-bought tea bags. As he grew older, however, he discovered the “natural” lifestyle and this extended to his favourite beverage. He found that he preferred loose-leaf tea as it tasted superior.
Bay St ‘survival’ fears over cruise industry port bid
A former downtown Nassau retailer yesterday expressed concern that many remaining businesses may not “survive” if the cruise line-backed bid to take over the port is successful.
‘Not out of woods’ on financial crime rating
The Bahamas cannot afford to “prematurely celebrate” its upgraded compliance with global anti-financial crime standards when it remains on two “watch lists” and under “enhanced” scrutiny.
Private sector not against regulation - just its inefficiency
Bahamian businesses are not opposed to regulation, just its inefficiencies, two private sector leaders have told Tribune Business.
Fishermen seek ‘pick-up’ despite poaching threat
BAHAMIAN fishermen have begun to finally see a “pick-up” in their harvest this crawfish season, a top executive said yesterday, warning that poachers “aren’t easing up” and have changed their tactics.
GB resort targets March for 50% room renovation
Grand Bahama’s Pelican Bay resort plans to complete the renovation of half its room inventory by mid-March 2019 after investing $4m to finish 45 units in time for Christmas.
Bahamas on track through rail link-up
The Bahamas has ramped up its tourism marketing efforts in Florida through a partnership with Brightline, the high-speed rail system that connects major cities in the Miami area.
