MICHELLE MILLER MOTIVATIONALS: Are you treating yourself better?
While the idea of treating yourself better may sound simple as pie, many find this concept somewhat difficult. Simply because it is difficult to treat yourself better if you are stuck in a bitter place. More than this, in order to be better you must
Bahamian artist reclaims image of the black woman
AS the only black woman in all of her classes at the Rhode Island School of Design, Gabrielle Banks is well acquainted with the feeling of isolation. And finding ways to share her experiences with a majority white community is something the artist is often tasked with.
Considering the impact of serious and deepening inequality
We seem to be defining the way our society works through a series of inequalities that mean that people, especially young people, are totally excluded from the possibility of success. This kind of social exclusion and inequality is built around class
MICHELLE MILLER MOTIVATIONALS: Is the fear of failure stopping you?
In more ways than you can imagine almost everyone is held hostage by their fears. Whether it is the fear of rejection, humiliation, or the infamous fear of failure. Fear is our most primal emotion. Left unaddressed it becomes the traffic signal of ou
Women get 'activated' at relaxing retreat
ANOTHER year, another successful retreat for motivational speaker and success coach Sharell Carroll, who continued to help women let their guard down while they recharged and refocused on their personal goals. During the recent ‘Activate Retreat’ at
Zonta training for unemployed women gets unprecedented interest
The Zonta Club of New Providence (ZCNP) has gotten an unprecedented amount of applications for its fourth annual workforce readiness programme dedicated to unemployed women, receiving nearly 100 submissions for the three-week job training initiative.
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.
