Older women: Changing the conversation
The “change of life” is a phrase usually applied to women going through menopause and, more often than not, is regarded as a negative happening both during that phase and when it is completed. True, for some women it can be a difficult time with dist
Accentuating God-given beauty
The beauty industry is bigger than it has ever been. Thanks to influencers on Instagram and beauty gurus on YouTube, more young women – and men – are trying make-up tricks and tips in an attempt to apply makeup at an almost professional level. While
Acclaimed US motivational speaker returns to The Bahamas
Lisa Nichols, a renowned American motivational speaker who aims to brings the sizzle to the serious message for women to recognise their financial power, will return to the Bahamas in October for the second “Live life Free” experience.One of the orga
Boot camp beauties: Taking notes from a queen
It’s not every day you get to learn the tricks of the trade first-hand from a queen. So when the opportunity arises, you seize it. And that is exactly what participants in the boot camp of former Miss Bahamas World Chantal O’Brian event did.
A sister’s legacy fulfilled after more than four decades
Veteran educator launches scholarship fund
Forty-six years after the death of her sister, author and veteran educator Janet Hutcheson is finally able to fulfil her beloved sibling’s legacy with the launch a special scholarship fund. This has been made possible through the discovery of nearly $25,000 which has been sitting dormant in a bank account for decades.
Regency queens soar at international pageant
The Bahamas was the only country in the Caribbean region that managed to take top places in the recent Miss Regency International pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LIFE LINES: Keeping up in a changing world
“The cave you fear to enter, holds the treasure that you seek.” – Joseph Campbell
Life after loss: Coping with a spouse’s death
New community seeks to support young widows
The death of a spouse can have a profound, often devastating impact on our lives.
Parents and those expecting enjoy ‘Babycation’ expo
Parents, and well as moms- and dads-to-be, got to experience a fun ‘Babycation’ themed event at the British Colonial Hilton.
Generations of Girl Guides, patrons turn out for soft launch in $800,000 fundraiser to complete headquarters
Long before the US women’s soccer team won its fourth World Cup title amidst cheers of fans round the world, there were young girls across the globe headed for success, many of them thanks to an international organisation – the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
LIFE LINES: Networking at work
The title of this column is deliberately ambiguous to enable a conversation about my two intended meanings: the necessity of so-called ‘networking’ for business purposes, and when or how it does or doesn’t work, with particular emphasis on how women perceive the use of networking.
LIFE LINES: Change - a challenge or a threat?
Change of any kind is an adventure. The question is how you view this challenge? Is your attitude towards it positive, to be anticipated with excitement and interest as to the outcome or does it seem frightening and uncomfortable? The answer for most
Miss Teen Regency wants more Bahamians to say 'Hola!'
Kayla Culmer, the newly crowned Miss Teen Regency Bahamas, would like to see more Bahamians become fluent in Spanish. The 15-year-old At Anne’s student has chosen “Making Spanish Aware to Monolingual People Around the World” for her platform during
Small island girl follows big dreams
The best thing about running her own business, says Alexis Hudson, is that there is no one to boss her around. She is fully independent and can pursue whatever ideas she has for her calligraphy business, Chalked By Alexis.“I’m my own boss. I can work
Ready to marry... but is your chosen one ‘wife material’?
With all the chaos in many marriages today, you must wonder if men are giving any thought at all to the essential characteristics of a good wife.
