'Take the Lead' book launch signals help for women
THE TRANSITION into adulthood brings uncertainty for many young women, where their dreams and professional lives are concerned.
The Little Pink Party presents 'The District"
THE LITTLE Pink Party started out as a small pre-celebration for the first Sex In The City movie launch back in 2008.
IAN BETHEL: Hard love is killing Bahamian women
In Mexico everyday a number of women disappear and many of them are found dead. During a session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) at the United Nations, which I attended, all of these issues were discussed.
Women and the currency influence
There are more women serving in the education system, religious arenas and charity organisations; more women in nursing and in most workplaces across the Bahamas.
THE WATCH WOMAN: Are mothers doing right by their children?
The Bahamas Crisis Centre held a peace conference in October that was another commendable example of the important work being done by the non-profit organisation. For some 30 years, the organisation has been supporting victims of violence in the Bahamas.
You Go Girl
INSTEAD of her usual place in front of the classroom, Bahamian educator Ramona Davis-Wells changed positions and roles when she enrolled in an eight week course with a focus on technology trends used in classrooms globally.
Landmark speech entered into parliamentary record
The emotion on the face of Janet Bostwick, the first woman to be elected to House of Assembly in the Bahamas, painted a fitting picture of the historic joint sitting of Parliament, held yesterday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement.
Landmark speech entered into Parliamentary record
The emotion on the face of Janet Bostwick, the first woman to be elected to House of Assembly in the Bahamas, painted a fitting picture of the historic joint sitting of Parliament, held yesterday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement.
Government affirms its commitment to end discrimination
The familiar mud slinging that comes with a sitting of the House of Assembly was no where to be seen yesterday, when a joint session of Parliament convened to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement.
Rave reviews for 'Womanish Ways'
Producer/Director Marion Bethel presented her newly completed documentary on the women’s suffrage movement in the Bahamas, “Womanish Ways: Freedom, Human Rights and Democracy”, during a closed screening at Government House, Friday.
Discussing women's issues
THE significant gains women have made over the years, and the untold stories of Bahamian women leaders will be the focus of two panel discussions to be held as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of women’s suffrage.
Heart Foundation and Tea Party
MEMBERS of the Heart Ball Committee deemed the seventh annual Tea Party and Show “a success”, calling it the best yet.
A new home for young mothers
A NEW facility, which currently being renovated, will increase educational offerings and more classroom facilities for teenage mothers attending the PACE Foundation. The organisation is hoping to raise a final $300,000 to complete the facility as soon as possible.
You go girl: Raquel Greene
BAHAMIAN civil engineer Racquel Greene’s recent accomplishment of being named ‘Employee of the Year’ at the Ministry of Works and Urban Development came after 16 years of hard work – years during which she had to constantly prove herself in a field dominated by men.
Stars: Standing together as righteous sisters
International Pinky Promise Founder Heather Lindsey and GEMS Radio CEO Debbie Bartlett headlined a women’s empowerment conference in the Bahamas last week, organised by Wings of Hope Charity and Pinky Promise Bahamas.
