GOOD TO KNOW: Biodegradable bags
As New Providence continues to feel the effects of the recurring fires at the landfill, as well as a general increase in litter throughout the island, columnists Laura Paine and Julia Tomlinson will take turns in hopefully inspiring readers to do their part in reducing the country's waste. This week, Laura takes a look at biodegradable bags.
First-time author honours young women as 'Daughters of The King'
YASMIN Hanna describes her new book as a powerful tool that seeks to encourage, inspire and motivate young women to be who God has called them to be.The first-time author said “Daughters of The King” has eight chapters and each addresses a specific t
A matriarch celebrates 100th birthday
VERY few people live to see their 100th birthday, so when Anita “Mammie” Wilson reached that remarkable milestone last Saturday, her friends and family came together to host one of biggest celebrations Cat Island has ever seen to honour the matriarch
YOU GO GIRL: Dr Desiree Cox
First Bahamian Rhodes Scholar Dr Desiree Cox to be honoured by Oxford University as a thought leader in global health and education.
Celebrating Layla
“Celebrate Life” was the theme for a special fun run/walk held last Saturday in honour of a little girl, Layla Riley, who has been battling sickle cell disease.The emotional fundraiser, which saw a satisfactory turnout, sought to raise money to suppo
Author seeks to change women's attitudes with new 'Kingdom DIVAS' book
AS an advocate for the development and advancement of women, Dr Judy McIntosh-Smith became disheartened by the “lower standard mindset” she saw many women exhibit. And with the launch of her newest book, ‘Kingdom DIVAS’, she hopes to change this dama
What are you aiming for?
You, too, must agree that hitting a target is more likely if you are aiming to hit that target. In other words, you can better get what you want out of life by identifying what you want and setting an achievement plan in motion. This is where it bec
Local teacher brings unique STEM tournament to the Bahamas
FOR LAURENA Finlayson, working with children is a very special and fulfilling experience.In fact, she is so passionate about kids that she pursued graduate studies in education, with a focus on elementary education, and can now boast a 15-year career
Breaking beauty stereotypes
Young entrepreneur launches Bahamian cosmetics line
AT only twenty five years old, Petra Hanna has not only launched her own cosmetics line, she is also pushing the boundaries of traditional beauty standards.
From the Bahamas to Beijing
Award-winning designer Theodore Elyett wows with Junkanoo-themed fashion collection in Asia
More than 300 spectators sat expectantly in the Grand Ballroom of the world famous Kerry Hotel in Beijing, China. Every eye glued to the runway, as award-winning Bahamian designer Theodore Elyett translated the magic and splendour of Junkanoo into a ten-piece collection for a crowd of diplomats, business executives, fashion and film industry consultants and Bahamians studying in China.
Two 12th graders share ‘Debutante of the Year’ title
Escorted by their fathers, they entered one by one; 26 in total. Each debutante the picture of poise in pristine white ball gowns and glimmering tiaras as they performed their first waltz with their fathers.
Playwright Gaylene Forbes remembers Dr Myles Munroe
To those who may have not known him personally, the late Dr Myles Munroe was a leading Bahamian evangelist, author, speaker and leadership consultant who founded and led the Bahamas Faith Ministries.
Building resilience Part II: Taking step one
Resilience matters. So much so that some readers asked for a little more clarity around the process of getting started. This part two is designed to motivate you to step into building your resilience. Begin with the understanding that life is a proc
C V Bethel student crownedMiss Teen Bahamas
AFTER weeks of engaging in intensive training sessions and personal development activities, 16-year-old Waynisha Sha’Dea Saunders was crowned the new Miss Teen Bahamas on Sunday night. The 11th grade C V Bethel Senior High School student won the judg
A search for love: A young woman on a mission to find her biological parents
THE plight of abandoned children is one that often gets overlooked here in the Bahamas. Little is known about those who are given up by their parents and left to make their way through the country’s system of care homes.
