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September 29, 2016
Best bug sprays for fighiting Zika
Mosquito season is here, and as the threat of Zika virus rises in the U.S., people in affected areas need to arm themselves, health officials say. The illness is spread by mosquitoes and some bug sprays can help.
September 21, 2016
Recall order for cookies
THE Ministry of Health has advised the public about the recall of undeclared hazelnut in orange and milk chocolate cookies widely distributed by the brand Waitrose Company, bearing the label best before date of March 30, 2017.
September 16, 2016
Wonderful people
I'm writing this particular article the morning after yet another terrible, terrorist attack by Isis.
September 06, 2016
100 students benefit from Castaways, MBS partnership
A large number of Grand Bahamians received a good workout and school supplies on Saturday (September 3) at the Aerobathon and Back-to-School Giveaway held at Castaways Resort and Suites in collaboration with Mind, Body and Soul Fitness.
September 02, 2016
No cases of Zika from Olympics, says WHO
The World Health Organization has said there have been no confirmed cases of Zika among travellers or athletes at the Rio Olympics.
August 31, 2016
'Our Kids' Future Matters' Back-to-School Walk and Giveaway set for Saturday
The Grand Bahama Shipyard Social and Community Club will host the ‘Our Kids’ Future Matters’ Back-to-School Walkathon and Giveaway beginning 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016.
August 31, 2016
Partnering to make the road safer for all
Rotary Club of Freeport (RCF) and the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Traffic Division joined forces on Thursday (August 25) at the Ruby Swiss Restaurant urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise proper road safety principles daily.
August 23, 2016
Pregnant women cope with fears of Zika virus in Florida
Two tourist areas in Miami-DadeCounty, Florida – the Wynwood neighborhood and South Beach, one of the most popular vacation spots in the world – are home to at least 37 locally transmitted Zika cases.
August 19, 2016
Several root causes for traffic accidents
The Rotary Club of Lucaya partnered with Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Traffic Division on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in an effort to sensitize the Grand Bahama community of exercising due care and attention while driving.
August 17, 2016
African yellow fever epidemic could go global, experts warn
As the largest yellow fever epidemic in decades continues to sweep through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, the charity Save the Children is warning that it could soon spread to Europe, Asia, and the Americas.