High percentage of Bahamians ‘tolerant’ of abuse of women
Alarming gender-based violence statistics revealed
The Bahamas ranks third highest for being tolerant of the abuse of women, according to a recent survey conducted throughout the Caribbean.
Leaving an abusive relationship: Exit plan is vital
Yesterday officially launched the start of the “16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls.”
Upcoming forum promotes women making ‘money moves’ in 2020
As the world prepares to enter a new decade, the Whole Woman Network is ready to help women acquire the financial tools they need to make 2020 a year of success.
LIFE LINES: Be more than, not less
Why are we allowing the fashion, cosmetic, advertising and media industries to continue promoting youthfulness, as if that stage of life it is the only one that matters?
Miss Bahamas Teenager makes pageant history in Mexico
Seventeen-year-old Amani Stuart has done what many Bahamian beauty queens can only dream of: placing in the top three of an international pageant.The reigning Miss Bahamas Teenager won not only the judges’ hearts, but also the admiration of her fello
International spotlight on 'skin care from paradise'
She may have started out small in a small country, but Indira Weech has seen her skin care products make an impact far beyond these Bahamian shores after being highlighted on ABC's "Good Morning America".
Carrying on Mama Jo's 'tuck shop' legacy
Those among us grew up “back in the day” may remember visiting a convenience store or “tuck shop”, as Bahamians would say, every day on the way home from school to purchase sweetened ice cups.After school, these tuck shops would be places where frien
LIFE LINES: Achieving genuine happiness
From time to time we are asked if we are happy and I wonder how many of us can genuinely state that we are authentically happy?Society, corporations and the media send us messages and myths about to how to achieve this state, assuring us that if we b
Hats off to designer whose work captured international media attention
A hat made in the colours of the Bahamian flag by designer Gerty O’Brien stood out in the crowd at the famous Kentucky Derby in May this year, drawing the attention of an NBC reporter who quizzed the wearer about its origins.Next to the actual horse
Alpha hydroxy acids: An ancient beauty secret
The emphasis on achieving beautiful, healthy skin has seemingly never been greater than it is today.
Lydia leads the way as weight loss pioneer
Over more than 30 years Lydia Ferguson has helped thousands of Bahamians lose weight in her role as president of the local Weight Watchers support group.
YOU GO GIRL: Scieska follows in her aunt’s footsteps to be a true ‘giveback girl’
Helping those in need will never go out of style. And for the family that makes up the Giveback Girl organisation, the goal each year is to do more than they did the previous year.
LIFE LINES: Just dance
We are all born to dance, and who cares if anyone’s looking or not if it’s good for us.
Crime and passion: Could you love a man with a rap sheet?
Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj has been the subject of trending news stories lately for her quick and unexpected marriage to husband Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender who has also served time for manslaughter.
CurlyCru Fest seeks to challenge harmful beauty standards
Natural hair festival comes to Nassau Night Market
The natural hair journey can be both rewarding and stressful.
