A call for mercy
To do something as simple as get on a jitney, Kayleisha Rolle has to manoeuvre out of her wheelchair, sit on the steps of the bus, her back facing the door, pull herself up the steps with the support of her arms, and then hop to a vacant seat.“Some p
New Miss World Bahamas prepares for China
After wowing the judges and audience alike, Miss Long Island Geena Thompson walked away with the coveted Miss World Bahamas title following an exciting and glamorous pageant finale on Sunday night.The new queen defeated eight other young ladies compe
How can you get unstuck?
Many of us have probably never actually been stuck in quicksand, but we can surely imagine that it must be a suffocating and paralysing experience. It is said that when stuck in quicksand, the more you wiggle, the deeper you sink. Nobody wants to be
Finding light in dark spaces
Abuse survivor shares her story
Cupboards have played an important role in Cheryl Ann Gajadhar’s life – they were the spaces which offered her refuge as a sexually abused and suicidal child.
Dancing with heart
For many Bahamians, the love of dancing is ingrained in them. Whether we’re pointing our toes in dance class, getting down at every backyard party, or living vicariously through the Junkanooers parading down Bay Street, dance is embedded in our hearts and in our culture.
OFF THE SPECTRUM: Hope Rising
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): a complex, neurodevelopment disorder characterised by repetitive patterns of behaviour and difficulties with social communication. (National Institute of Neurological Disorders)
Michelle Miller Motivationals: Do you have a compelling reason?
It was the great William Shakespeare who said, “Strong reasons make strong actions”.When it comes to setting goals that will take your life higher, do you have a compelling reason to take strong action?As a life coach and therapist, many people come
Willie Mae Pratt girls enjoy end-of-term weekend
The Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls bid goodbye to its 2016/17 term with a fun-filled weekend for both its residents and officials.Organised by the centre’s 2016/17 committee, which was spearheaded by Chairwoman Krysta A Mason-Smith, the “Farewell
Life after 40
It has been two years since Nicole “Nicc” Burrows documented turning 40 in her short film “Almost 40”.
Shopping from home made easy
Bahamian women are continuing to make major strides in the world of entrepreneurship, coming up with innovative ideas and utilising modern technology to unlock new businesses ventures.Two such women are Parris Barnes and Jerchovia Moxey, who have tak
Eliminating discrimination against women and girls
Over the last few years, the Bahamas has encountered a number of international challenges with regard to discrimination, and especially to discrimination against women and girls.
Bernique Percentie says it with a song
A new trend is catching among Bahamians who are looking to do something unique for their loved ones on special occasions. Instead of the traditional bouquet of flowers or chocolates, people are choosing to have their family members and friends seren
Young girls encouraged to find their purpose
IT was an uplifting and inspiring occasion for the young members of a local girls organisation who were honoured during a special awards ceremony which promoted living with purpose.The Purpose Driven Young Ladies Club (PDYLC) recently held its annual
Bahamian beauties head to Nashville for pageant
FIVE Bahamian beauties are making their way to Nashville, Tennessee, this week to compete at the International Junior Miss Scholarships Programme.The local pageant, International Junior Miss Bahamas which was held in February of this year, crowned fi
Life through Melissa Alcena's lens
Some people know what they were born to do from a very young age. They dashed around with stethoscopes wrapped around their necks, “healing” everyone in sight, or walked behind mommy in the kitchen, helping bake cakes and tripping over an apron much
