Culture and gender
Gender, the way it is defined and lived, and gendered relations are usually determined by culture. As research shows us, the way we live in a place usually relates to the environment and the history, as well as the economics and geography of the place.
The culture of homes with no income
Let’s talk about the culture of homes with no income, only an unemployed mother, no father but many baby daddies
BUN IN THE OVEN: Recovery after birth
New moms often face many challenges just after giving birth. Every birth journey is different, but all of them are challenging, exhausting and involve some sort of recovery time.
Rebekah Brice finds success with her love for baking
REBEKAH Brice’s passion for baking started at the age of seven as she assisted her grandmother with baking and soon learned how to decorate cakes herself.
The author who walked a 'Broken Path'
Molestation, neglect and homosexuality are just some of the topics Melissa Pratt addresses in her new book “Broken”, which gives a candid look at some of the ordeals the Bahamian author had to overcome in her life.
A life lived in service of others
IF Karen Farrington’s constant interest in caring for persons in need at a young age was not an indication that she would one day become a healthcare professional, her fascination with toy doctor sets and pretending to give injections to everyone around her was a sure giveaway.
A summer shopping fling for back-to-school
Entrepreneur Deanna Wilson is back for the second year in a row with her unique shopping party.
Amazing body changes during pregnancy
Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life. There are so many new things happening with her body, both physically and emotionally, and it’s hard to keep up with all that is going on.
MICHELLE MILLER MOTIVATIONALS: Are you making informed decisions?
There is making decisions and then there is what many call “informed” decisions.
Sterilisation, birth control, violence and gender inequality: Are these related?
Progress is often sold as a package that takes something from someone else.
Christian author addresses ‘taboo’ subjects
At age 13 it was clear to Bahamian author Leshea “Sapphire J” Jones that she had something to say and something to share.
Ashley Thompson makes the dean’s list at leading liberal arts college
Choosing a college and adjusting to life on campus, especially when that campus is abroad, is something many young students struggle with after graduating from high school.
Cultural violence and gender
Blue waters, pristine beaches, wonderful hotels and violence is the image of the Bahamas splattered across many tabloids, and the warnings issued by nations to protect their citizens from falling victim to the violence resident in the Bahamas.
MICHELLE MILLER MOTIVATIONALS: Do you accept or avoid responsibility?
Some people have the habit of accepting responsibility, while others have the habit of avoiding responsibility. To those in the latter group: you may not realise it, but while it may seem like you’re getting away with something, in the long run you are only short-changing yourself.
Healthy tresses through healthy products
WHAT do you do when you are a naturalista but it’s a real hassle finding the right items to keep your tresses strong and healthy? For Richae Barton, starting a business in the hair care industry and becoming a retailer of all the products necessary to manage her hair was the solution.
