LIFE LINES: Worrying doesn’t change the outcome
“Stop worrying, it may never happen.” How many times have you heard those words? Probably often enough that you don’t really take them in any more but how true they are and, if you are the type of person who worries endlessly about all kinds of different things, you really need to take that phrase to heart.
Making the most of child-free hours
Being a mother is a full-time job, one with barely any breaks in between. On a daily basis, many mothers manage the life of their kids and families only to be completely burnt out at the end of the day because they neglected their own personal needs.
Ladies, get your hustle on: A night of pampering at Fusion Superplex
To help provide Bahamian women with a brief escape from the heartbreak caused by Dorian Hurricane, or just from their daily stress, Fusion Superplex is hosting its second themed ladies' night event this week.
YOU GO GIRL: Ambrosine Mitchell seeks to foster creative thinkers
Ambrosine Mitchell has made it her mission to help Bahamians shine in the workplace
LIFE LINES: Where is your blind spot?
We all have them, blind spots. Things we can’t or don’t want to see. In some instances when we “turn a blind eye”, we are doing this consciously, out of love, out of fear, out of laziness or unwillingness to deal with situations, behaviour or character flaws.
Moms encourage their kids to get involved in relief efforts
As Bahamians are still reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian, children are leading the way in the relief efforts.From the picture of a little girl who opened a lemonade stand to raise money for storm victim that went viral, to kids
Businesswoman advises on starting over after the storm
How to safeguard against crisis and rebuild after tragedy will be the focus of this Saturday’s “Business Beyond Borders Brunch” hosted by entrepreneur Simmone Bowe.Scheduled for 10am at the British Colonial Hilton, the event was initially going to h
LIFE LINES: Actions speak louder than words
The headline, a phrase you probably heard more than once growing up, has never been more meaningful than now in the catastrophic wake of Hurricane Dorian. So many residents and international individuals, groups and agencies are doing just that – acti
Surviving the storm
When tragedy strikes you realise how fragile life is, regardless of your age, social standing, or wealth. During these traumatic times our differences can seem so minuscule in comparison to the bigger picture of life. In walking through your challeng
A voice of the future
Young Naomi Zamy’s vocal talents have captured the attention of the UK-registered indie record company Savage 100. To show their appreciation, the music label is giving the seventh grader a full scholarship to attend the Bahamas’ new Boost Academy fo
‘Give women dignity’ during hurricane relief efforts
Feminine hygiene products drive today at Elizabeth Estates Library
Though the extent of devastation and the number of people displaced has yet to be determined, private citizens are already organising fundraising initiatives to bring immediate relief to those impacted by the catastrophic Hurricane Dorian.
Para-athlete Erin Brown close to fulfilling her Tokyo dreams
Erin Brown’s dream of competing in the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan is so close to becoming a reality that she can already envision carrying the Bahamian flag in an international arena.
YOU GO GIRL: Teen entrepreneur spreads her wings
At age 18 and just a year into studying law and criminal justice at the University of the Bahamas, Mercedes Taylor is spreading her wings in more ways than one. She is also the founder and owner of Mercedes Rose, a clothing boutique, and Mercedes Rose Cosmetics, with a relatively big clientele.
Blue Lagoon Island and Miss World Bahamas team up to protect the ocean
Miss World Bahamas Nyah Bandelier has spent much of her Summer getting in touch with her inner child as a way to further promote the importance of reducing our consumption of single-use plastics.
LIFE LINES: Good men – They still exist
Something a little different this week. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am someone who treasures the small gestures in life. They will give me pause for sincere gratitude and make me smile when I recall that moment, although it may not have been a big deal at the time for the person responsible.
