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The launch of 'Straw' - Bahamian author publishes second edition of best-selling book

WITH the launch of the second edition of her book “Straw” – an exploration of the local straw craft industry – Bahamian author Karen Hamilton is calling on vendors to stand up and face the challenges of today head-on.

Are you stuck in a stale style of living?

MANY are quick to change styles when it comes to clothes, hair, bags, cars and other trendy fashions. But when it comes to getting below the surface and addressing the style in which they move through life, they don’t even give it a second thought.

Hollaback! Movement tackles street harassment

SOCIAL media and mobile technology has been popularly used in modern times to promote many causes and positive movements. Now a new local organisation is using the considerable power of the medium to start its own campaign to put an end to street harassment.

Launch of the “GirlFace” movement

IN AN effort to empower young women through the performing arts, Bahamian entrepreneur and musician Ebony Johnson has created the ‘GirlFace’ initiative.

Royal Society of St George helps Bahamas Girl Guides

The Bahamas Girl Guides Association was the recipient of a donation from the Royal Society of St George.

‘Celebrating Healthy Smiles’

LAST Thursday, the Bahamas joined more than 50 countries on World Health Day (WOHD) to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth.

Chef Maurisa Glinton fulfils her dream

OWNING a restaurant was a dream Maurisa Glinton never imagined would come to true so quickly, given that it was only a short time ago that she embarked on an entirely different career as a primary school guidance counsellor in Freeport.

2014 Vagina Monologues 'exceed expectations'

FOR the second consecutive year, the Bahamas Artist Movement’s (BAM) presentation of The Vagina Monologues delivered a sold-out show and exceeded organisers’ expectations.

Are you growing roots before branches?

By Michelle Miller

Bahamian women honour 'Black Madonna and child'

The statue of the “Bahamian Black Madonna and Child”, as it was dubbed by late Parliamentarian Oscar Johnson Sr, was honoured last Friday by a group of Bahamian women and the man who organised the event to commemorate International Women’s Day 2014.

"The Vagina Monologues" back by popular demand

FOR 90 minutes, audience members of this year’s Bahamas Artist Movement (BAM) presentation of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ are promised a complete and unforgettable thrill.