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The out island adventure of a lifetime
The out island adventure of a lifetime
I swam with sharks in the ocean and lived, unscathed, to tell the tale! I snorkeled in and around 96-year-old ship wreck as my summer adventures through the out islands continued with a visit to the westernmost island in the archipelago - Bimini.
Coco Reef Craft Company revolutionizes straw work, manipulating local straw into unique shapes for apparel and home
Coco Reef Craft Company revolutionizes straw work, manipulating local straw into unique shapes for apparel and home
After leaving her retail job in 2015, Colette Ferguson boldly chose to pursue her artistic passion. She established Coco Reef Craft Company, where she turns items typically found lying on the beach into exquisite accessories for the body and home.
Exuma Underwater Store gives people a glimpse of the deep sea while they’re still on land
Exuma Underwater Store gives people a glimpse of the deep sea while they’re still on land
As an island boy at heart, Smith grew up exploring the shores of his native island of Exuma. When he became an adult, his love for the ocean led him to seek employment at a water tour company - that is - until the first wave of COVID-19 hit Bahamian shores and pulled the tourism industry under.
"During the lockdown, Coastline Adventures closed down, but I continued to walk on the beach every da...
National Trust and Defence Force sign memorandum
National Trust and Defence Force sign memorandum
MARKING their continued partnership, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Bahamas National Trust has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to protect The Bahamas' natural resources.
'When will we learn'
'When will we learn'
A viral video has called into question the regulation of conch harvesting and overfishing practices despite consistent warnings of "serial depletion" in recent years.
Squatters ordered off deforested land
Squatters ordered off deforested land
As it cracks down on illegal deforestation, the government has given people who are unlawfully operating and living on a tract of cleared land in the Carmichael Road area 14 days to get off before authorities move in and take action, Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said.
NPEP’s Dreaming of a Green Christmas
NPEP’s Dreaming of a Green Christmas
While the holidays are synonymous with the colours red and gold this season, the New Providence Ecology Park (NPEP) wants you to think green.
The truth is, while we may enjoy giving and receiving presents, the practice can potentially create tons of waste that end up in landfills. NPEP is committed to providing safe and sustainable waste management for Bahamians by Bahamians.
KIM DEAVEAUX TO OPEN SOLO EXHIBITION “ALL WOOD” AT DOONGALIK
Doongalik Studios is pleased to announce the Opening of Kim Deveaux’s Solo Exhibition entitled “All Wood” on Monday, October 18th from 5-8pm with covid-19 protocols in place.
Deveaux started working for this show during the covid pandemic lockdowns last year and realized that she had amassed enough pieces of work to have a show. “All Wood” will be her first solo exhibition at Doongal...
Second annual Youth Culture Fest to depict 'Road to Majority Rule'
Sporting the beauty of straw work as costume, young people from tots to teens on Thursday showed off their ?Youth Culture Fest? fiesta attire at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture to the announcement from the Minister that ?this year?s Youth Culture Fest will be staged at Arawak Cay Heritage Site on April 9.? The costumes exhibited different styles, colours, and materials of plait that make...
Lustre
Lustre
By JEFFARAH GIBSON
Tribune Features Writer
NOT every piece of jewelry had a predetermined finish. Sometimes she sketches a design and other times she lets her imagination take control.
However Nadia Campbell's discipline in the craft allows her to put her vision of each trinket on a piece of paper. Afterwards she translates this same vision onto a bead board, where she matches semi-precious ston...