Rape as a cultural expression of disempowerment
Recently a man was shot dead in his yard after being acquitted of raping a minor. The news spread globally that neighbours celebrated his death. Last week we examined the role men are taught to play and the violence and undesirable outcomes that result from these culturally sanctioned roles. This week, perhaps we need to think about the ways sexual violence is condoned in the country.
Welcome to Anni's Bubble
Keiani Worrell has created Anni's Bubble, a lifestyle blog that journals life as a Bahamian mother.
Faith or fear: What fuels you forward?
The best way to determine whether faith or fear fuels you forward is to listen to the tenets of your everyday conversations.
Young Bahamian launching first novel
Davrielle Burrows, a 23 year old Bahamian author recently released her first novel “Never Been Kissed”. She hosted the official launch and book signing on August 16 at Starbucks in the Harbour Bay Shopping Centre.
For the love coconuts
THE one thing Youlette Etienne enjoys most about being an entrepreneur is the fact that she is her very own boss. As the founder and owner of the Vennie’s Natural Factory, an organic food processing company that produces 100 percent organic coconut oil, milk, butter, flour and flakes in the Bahamas, Youlette said her business is very time consuming and labour intensive, but she enjoys the many creative ideas that continue to flow from one idea to the next.
Are you standing in your own shoes?
In a culture overly driven by money and material motivation, you may be surprised to find that despite much external success, many people live a life of quiet desperation.
Bahamian author returns home for book launch
BAHAMIAN author and publisher Nicole Roberts hopes to be an inspiration for budding writers with the launch of her new books and publishing company. She hopes to show young writers the many opportunities that exist through a career in writing and publishing.
It’s never too late to follow your dreams
FORMER INSURANCE executive Maude Lockhart is happy to be able to devote her full energy towards something she truly loves, art and craft.
Addressing the issue of obesity in the Bahamas
AS the Obesity problem increases in The Bahamas, we need to get to the root of the problem.
'Real' productivity demands an effective protocol
Are you really productive or just getting some stuff done? There is productivity and then there’s ‘real’ productivity.
THE WATCHWOMAN: The art of negotiating condom use
The Ministry of Health has been doing a great job promoting condom use with its highly creative and unconventional banana-themed “Don’t Get Caught Unpeeled” campaign.
For the love of baking
BAKING sweets, treats and goodies from time to time in the comfort of her own home gave Sara Dama Volponi the drive she needed to open her own pastry shop and bakery.
Car accident changed Chacelle’s life forever
AFTER a car accident left 24-year-old Chacelle Johnson-Ferguson paralysed with severe brain injuries, her family is now seeking assistance with the expenses for potentially life saving treatments.
Controversy over abortion continues
AS the controversy surrounding the passing of a law that criminalises abortions after 20-weeks continues to wage in Texas, Bahamian women are putting a renewed spotlight on the issue in the Bahamas.
Women, men & emotions: Are you the host or the hostage?
Many people believe that highly touted intellect alone is the key to a successful life. Yet, without positive emotional capital, intellectual success slowly begins to falter.
