Bahamian model prepares to take on New York Fashion Week
SINCE winning the Supermodel of the Bahamas competition in 2013, Patricka Ferguson has taken advantage of every opportunity afforded to her. She has participated in Vancouver’s Fashion Week, was an extra in “The Other Woman” movie starring Cameron Diaz, and most recently modelled for Michael Greeco, an award-winning commercial photographer who has done photo shoots with Kanye West, Will Smith, Chelsea Handler, Johnny Depp and more.
Are you mastering the power of responsibility?
By MICHELLE MILLER
Signing laws: What does it mean?
By Dr IAN BETHEL
MICHELLE MILLER: How's Your Relationship With Money?
STRONG, healthy relationship skills are a potent currency for personal effectiveness. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you find yourself, having quality relationship skills are essential to a fulfilling life experience.
Bahamian aerospace engineer helps students reach for the stars
A LONG-TIME dream to spark in Bahamian children a greater interest in science, engineering and technology was finally fulfilled this summer as aerospace engineer and air transportation expert Aisha Bowe returned home to host a special camp for young people.
DR IAN BETHEL BENNET: Gender inequality: 'A serious form of violence'
WE TALK about making the Bahamas a safe and pleasant destination for tourists to come and enjoy. We must also focus on what we need to live here. We cannot live in the plasticity of a destination. Yet, we think only about tourism. The government seems to only focus on this, too.
Bahamian designer recognised as a Caribbean fashion innovator
WITH countless designers looking for that big break in the fashion industry, Bahamian Anthea Bullard knows that if she is to stand out she must exhibit an original approach to fashion with unique designs that conform to the trends, yet also break the rules.
Hollaback! Bahamas to launch youth-focused initiatives
WITH sexual harassment being a daily reality for many Bahamian women, especially young women, the Hollaback! initiative is gearing up to launch even more programmes to engage the country’s youth in education and awareness programmes.
Miss Universe Grand Bahama wins 'Top Model'
MISS UNIVERSE Grand Bahama Tomacina “Tomii” Culmer won the judges over with her poise and presence during last Friday’s Miss Bahamas Top Model competition held at the British Colonial Hilton.
Pssst... Where are your goals for 2014?
TODAY is the 29th day of July, 2014. We are at the end of the seventh month in this amazing year, and before you know it this year will be gone.
Calling all aspiring pageant contenders!
ASPIRING beauty queens will be given first-hand experience of the exciting world of pageants when Miss Teen USA hosts its special workshop at Atlantis.
Miss Bahamas contestants speak on self-esteem, proper etiquette and excitement for swimsuit competition
THE MISS Bahamas beauty pageant is back, this time under the theme “Beauty Personified”.
Dundas Theatre thinks outside the box with 'for coloured girls'
PAIN is universal. It is a force that people try to escape or ignore at all costs.
Bahamian gender relations part II: Sights and sounds of male-dominated paradise
By Dr Ian Bethell-Bennett
Entertainer uncovers new truths in shanty town documentary
IN A twenty-three minute long documentary, Bahamian entertainer Tracy Ann Perpall shines a spotlight on a pressing issue that few people so far have explored in any depth. Earlier this year, Tracy, also known as ‘TAP’, premiered “Roses Part 2”, a short film that deals with domestic violence. The message was also spread through a public service announcement.
