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The imperfect child
April 10, 2012
The imperfect child
Georgette Sands (name changed) never expected to get pregnant at age 22, but when she did, she and her boyfriend dealt with it. The couple who were in a committed relationship, got married. When their son Adian was born, he weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces. They fell in love with their perfect little boy instantly.
The first-time mother documented everything he did. As they celebrated his first bir...
Set up our children to make better decisions
March 20, 2012
Set up our children to make better decisions
For decades, we in The Bahamas have realized that, in a lot of cases, education can determine success.
For many of us, it has been a means to escape poverty, open up new opportunities and expand our world. Investment in educating Bahamian students about energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy conservation can lead to a generation that better understands how to harness available energy resou...
Thinking out of the box
January 29, 2012
Thinking out of the box
Dear Editor,
?I have been privileged to travel to many parts of the world and to have toured their touristic attractions.? Here in our own country, comparatively few Bahamians would have ever taken the time or had the inclination to visit a single Family Island.
PM's position on debates disappointing
January 24, 2012
PM's position on debates disappointing
Dear Editor,
In a recent (January 20) letter in The Nassau Guardian, Pastor Mark Smith articulately advocated a rationale for national debates between our political leaders saying, "The time has come for a more mature discussion by our political leaders on the issues impacting our beloved country and generations to come." I agree with Smith, as it seems that as election season a...
Leave Those Bad Habits Behind in the New Year
December 27, 2011
Leave Those Bad Habits Behind in the New Year
If you have ever had the experience of moving house, you know that after you have finished packing up your must haves, there is usually a pile of other stuff you are not sure whether to trash or take with you.
Tracing The Root Of The Problem
December 14, 2011
Tracing The Root Of The Problem
As the year 2011 comes to a close and as one reflects on all that the year had to offer, it's hard to ignore the major problems that have affected the Bahamian society not just during 2011, but for the past few years.
If you need an upgrade, do it smart
November 22, 2011
If you need an upgrade, do it smart
It's that time of year again when we expect lots of visits from family and friends as we approach the holiday season.
This is typically a time when we like to update our furniture and appliances because, you know, we want to impress that aunt or uncle we don't especially like. If you're on the hunt for that new appliance, I thought I would share some purchasing tips so you don't hurt yourself in t...
Energy Inefficiency Costs Hotels 50M
November 07, 2011
Energy Inefficiency Costs Hotels 50M
State Minister for the Environment, Phenton Neymour, placed a $50 million estimate on the electricity cost savings hotels in The Bahamas missed out on in 2009, based on statistics coming out of a well-publicized sustainable energy report.
High-end Hotelier Fights 'Energy Addiction'
November 07, 2011
High-end Hotelier Fights 'Energy Addiction'
Andros - Hoteliers in The Bahamas must ween themselves off the "energy addiction" if they are going to survive, with one elite resort owner saying "it's a lot easier to save than to sell these days".
Pull The Plug On Your Utility Bill
September 21, 2011
Pull The Plug On Your Utility Bill
Are the lights in your office building on, but as the saying goes, nobody's home? Take a drive around town at 8pm and you will see an awful lot of buildings, public and otherwise, with empty parking lots but lights burning on the inside. I understand that lighting is such an important part of our everyday existence. They are critical in allowing architects to be able to design spaces of various co...
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