Island tale to inspire women to follow dreams
A new novel by a Bahamian author seeks to inspire young women to always follow their dreams, regardless of the circumstances.
Wedding woes – Vendors seek dialogue with government
The wedding industry has been thrown into chaos. Many brides and grooms are distraught over cancellations and repeated postponements. The weddings that are still happening have been vastly downsized, and wedding vendors have found themselves in an indefinite limbo.
Parents beware: Predators luring girls through social media
Social media has become the new playground for child predators, who sit behind the computer, watch their prey in cyberspace and then make a move to connect. Likes, comments and post shares are like candy – they appear innocent at first, but are used as bait to reel in the unsuspecting minor.
The emotional toll of ‘standing by your man’
Songs like Tammy Wynette’s famous “Stand by Your Man”, phrases like “you made your bed, now lie in it”, or hip hop’s “ride or die” culture, can make women feel obligated to play the supportive role no matter the circumstances.
YOU GO GIRL: Justice the ‘Gem Girl’
SHE may be only 10 years old, but Justice A Hall is a girl with mission, and her own company.
LIFE LINES: The certainty of uncertainty
As humans we like to define our lives with certainty with predictability. We believe that if we know the answers we will survive.
Moms, how much online privacy do you give your kids?
In the age of the internet and social media, just exactly how much privacy should children be allowed when it comes to online activities?
Marissa means business: Young mother shares her secrets to success
Age should never be a barrier to you fulfilling your dreams. This is the firm belief of Marissa Coakley, who at age 22 is not only a young mother, but also a successful business owner and now an author.
‘Bahamas need to recognise female contributions to society’
In this uncertain climate, with unpredictable social, financial and health outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peteché Bethell feels women need support and encouragement more than ever. But even more importantly, she feels the Bahamas needs women to help the country recover from the financial and economic setbacks it is currently experiencing.
LIFE LINES: Optimism is an app
Sounds silly? Really it’s not. And perhaps if you think about it in terms of tech, just like the ones on your phone and that this particular app could help you be happier or less stressed, wouldn’t you want to instal it in that computer in your head, your brain?
Bahamians explore the world of online dating
It comes as no surprise that online dating activity has seen a massive surge since the COVID-19 pandemic forced countries to lock down public life and order its citizens to stay at home.
YOU GO GIRL: Jaleal spreads optimism via new platform for Bahamian workers
If you take a moment to look around you right now, you will probably find a world in chaos, contending with an uncertain future. And it’s no different here in the Bahamas. The global outbreak of coronavirus and its aftermath have left many Bahamians without jobs, and worse, without hope. A feeling of optimism is hard to come by.
LIFE LINES: Learning to think wisely
Most of us think too much. And most of those thoughts are unproductive and repetitive, like a tune we once played because we loved it but then couldn’t couldn’t stop it from going round and round in our heads for days.
Mother’s Day in lockdown
How will you celebrate?
THIS coming Sunday is Mother’s Day, and unfortunately for those who live in Nassau and the northern islands, we will be under lockdown beginning Friday night at 9pm. This weekend, like the previous ones, means limited movement, and many will most likely not have the chance to spend time with their mothers, at least not in person.
High school teacher embraces ‘new normal’; offers online exam preparation
While she is missing the one-on-one connection with her students during this time of social distancing, educator Kizzy McKinney-McPhee is doing her best to make her virtual lessons as engaging and cohesive as possible.
