Kavalas prepare to hold last luncheon for seniors
AS Dr Mallikharjuna Rao Kavala prepares to host his final senior citizens luncheon which has become a popular event on Grand Bahama, the physician’s legacy of service, kindness and caring for people will always be remembered. For the past 22 years, D
Standing up for one another: Navigating womanhood in the age of social media
Social media has been a beneficial tool for many women, serving as a platform to promote new businesses, share progressive ideas, and just simply connect with friends and celebrate life.
Autism students celebrated during "An Evening with the Stars"
Under the theme “An Evening with the Stars”, Blairwood Academy and Friends celebrated their students during the school’s first ever autism ball last Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.Blairwood Academy, a special education school located on Village
Kerrie Cartwright advances to the main draw
WITHOUT any time to celebrate her doubles victory with her American partner Kariann Pierre-Louis, Kerrie Cartwright was right back in action in her third and final 12th Lyttos Beach ITF Pro Circuit Tournament in Heraklion, Greece.Cartwright, 25, pull
THE PRESS BOX: A look at three potential 1st round picks for the Cowboys on defence
LAST week we looked at three potential first round picks at wide receiver for the Cowboys, picking No. 19 in this year’s draft. This week we look at three potential first round picks on the defensive side of the football. Derwin James, S, FSU Jame
Hunt for missing men from capsized boat continues
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force is assisting in the search for two people who went missing at sea on Sunday after their vessel capsized. Four other occupants of the boat – Don Smith, Alan Rolle Jr, Karkin McLuaglir (a Honduran) and Doswell Coakley —
The people's time to clean up our doorstep
I REMEMBER when I spent a few months in Virginia and my friends were all excited to go to the beach. Virginia Beach is the spot, according to them, and it was a big deal for them. They were preparing to drive from Richmond fully outfitted with towels
Nearly 300 Haitian migrants detained
NEARLY 300 Haitian migrants in three different groups were apprehended in the southern Bahamas over the weekend.The migrants’ arrests were a result of three separate operations by law enforcement off southern Inagua Sunday night.The migrants are curr
Agencies to work together on coastal security
MINISTER of National Security Marvin Dames announced the government will establish a multi-agency law enforcement coastal security programme to mitigate threats against the country’s borders and national security. His announcement came at the Royal
Putting women first
Power breakfast focuses on corporate advancement
THE global celebrations for International Women’s Day, which was recognised on March 8, may have ceased for the time being, however, the push for progress, which was this year’s theme, has not.And in order to see this year’s theme realised, Bahamas F
In celebrating International Women's Day what are we really cheering for?
As the Bahamas celebrated International Women’s Day last Thursday it is interesting to see that we have so fully embraced the language without the matter.Yes, women have advanced a great deal in the world, and in Bahamian society in general, but at t
Overcoming dental fear
Dental clinician Dr Sparkman Ferguson and clinical psychologist Dr Stephanie Hutcheson are introducing a new research project to explore dental fear and its treatment.
Boxer Carl Hield qualifies for CAC Games
DESPITE the fact that he left on a “wind and a prayer,” Carl Hield can now breath a sigh of relief after qualifying for the Central American and Caribbean Games.Not deterred by the Bahamas Amateur Boxing Federation’s disclosure that there wasn’t any
BTVI graduates Nomanique and LucyLu follow their dreams
Since she was a little girl, Nomanique Bain had a passion for all things beauty. That passion stayed with her through years of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounts to the day she enrolled at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) to pursue her studies in Cosmetology.
Bahamas selected to host Judo Jr Worlds
PREVAILING over several developed nations that vied for the honour, the Bahamas has been chosen to host the Judo Junior World Championships in October this year, announced D’Arcy Rahming, president of the Bahamas Judo Federation.The Junior Worlds are
Bahamas celebrates another theme night with the Miami Heat
FOR the past five years, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has been celebrating a theme night with the Miami Heat organisation, as part of its cultural exchange and partnership. On March 1, they did so again, during the Heat’s game against
Minnis 'called out' on Schooner Bay
A BAHAMIAN businessman yesterday challenged the Government to demonstrate its support for local entrepreneurs after a new front erupted in his battle with a foreign developer.Glen and Tracy Kelly, who were previously evicted from their Crown Land far
Galanis ‘blindsided’ by Minister’s attack
A BAHAMIAN accountant yesterday admitted he was “blindsided” by the Minister of Housing’s attack on his firm’s integrity during the mid-year Budget debate.
Bahamas 'failed to read tea leaves' on corporate tax
THE Bahamas’ failure “to read the tea leaves” and introduce a corporate income tax “for ourselves” has contributed to Europe’s planned ‘blacklisting’, a financial executive argued yesterday.Paul Moss, Dominion Management Services’ president, told Tri
Customer’s 20-year ‘concrete block’ to Water Corp cut-off
THE Water & Sewerage Corporation gave $5.9 million back to consumers over 21 months, while one delinquent customer “blocked meter access” with concrete to enjoy uninterrupted supply for 20 years.
