2015 'Join Me on the Bridge'
“JOIN Me on the Bridge”, an annual celebration held on International Women’s Day, has launched its essay and art competition and is asking both male and female students from Grand Bahama to concentrate on women who inspire others.
Flexing our muscles
WOMEN are being killed in the Bahamas by men who claim to love them. Obviously something is not working. The government, in its glorious wisdom, fights with the international press about its own poor record on detaining people illegally, but cannot dial back the crime they encourage to proliferate.
Local businesswoman has the recipe for success
AFTER exploring the medical and psychology field and not finding true fulfilment, Raideesha Francis went back to her first love – culinary management. Her passion has launched her into a whirlwind of opportunities and she has now tapped into the perfect market niche.
Producer Moya Thompson puts spotlight on world-class Bahamian talent
AS a Bahamian woman involved in the art and culture scene for several years, Moya Thompson has seen and experienced a lot of local talent.
Is the lack of unstoppable confidence holding you back?
HOW different would your life be if you had the unstoppable confidence to take it to the next level?
Sins of the flesh, not violence and rape
THERE is violence and rape, yet we talk about sins of the flesh. Just over the last few weeks we have had a number of events in the news involving alleged violence towards and denigration of women, yet the Christian Council remained silent.
Do you know what makes up your perception?
IF your perception is 99 per cent of your reality, then isn’t it important to know what makes up your perception?
Power, Inequality, Exploitation
WE know that schools girls are preyed on every day by older men. We know that there is a power imbalance; girls are impressionable and want money. These are often called ‘cutters’, and demand no respect.
16 weddings in paradise
At exactly 1600 hours (4pm) on January 16, 16 couples across 16 islands in the Bahamas said ‘I do’ simultaneously in their dream wedding ceremonies arranged by the Ministry of Tourism.
Lyndah Wells, a five-star photographer
CHANCES are if you’re on Facebook these days and see a fabulous wedding photo shoot, the name Lyndah Wells is attached.
It’s all about “Her’Spective”
REAL conversations, unapologetic view points and a unique cast that is bold and diverse characterises the newest TV show set to engage Bahamian audiences when it debuts next week.
Beauty Beyond Feelings
FOR THE second time around, Styles By Kelly P will present it’s annual women’s empowerment summit entitled “Beauty Beyond Feelings”.
New TV show ‘FACES’ aims to inspire
THE new year is already promising to be an exciting one for Samita Ferguson, who is expecting to launch a new television show in a few short weeks.
It is your choice to live by faith, not fear
IT ALWAYS amazes me when I hear folk talk about the reasons or give excuses why their lives have turned out the way they have. For the most part, it is not their fault. Somebody did or did not do something, that is the real blame for their current station in life.
Are we sanctioning violence?
THERE seems to be more work than ever being done with men and boys around the world. More groups and organisations are developing who work to change the way men and boys are socialised and so become trained to behave.
