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Shibori: an ancient art now revamped and revisited
February 01, 2014
Shibori: an ancient art now revamped and revisited
NEW YORK (AP) -- From tablecloths to duvet covers, iPhone cases to wallpaper and startling calf-skin wall hangings, the ancient Japanese resist-dying technique of shibori has gone mainstream. Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, Eileen Fisher, Levi's and innumerable fiber artists are breathing new life into the craft.
"The stillness and beauty of it really centers me," said Oriana DiNella, who recently launch...
Man Expo 2013 is a weekend for the men
June 14, 2013
Man Expo 2013 is a weekend for the men
At The Little Pink Party by the Khanaali Media Group, women shop, sip, see, sample, snap and score -- but now it's time for men to get groomed, sip cocktails, enjoy fantastic entertainment, decadent delights and hot shaves and indulge in mini manicures and pedicures as Mario's Bowling and Entertainment Palace stages its Man Expo 2013.
After the success of last year's "Paint the Lanes Pink" event t...
Spice up your life
June 01, 2013
Spice up your life
The word "biggity" means conceited, self-important or uppity. Ask a Bahamian the meaning of the word and they will tell you that it references a person who isn't shy about getting up in a person's face and challenging them. So for someone to name a product "Biggity" means that the owner has a lot of gumption and that they must have a lot of faith in it. So coming across a line of pepper sauces wit...
The Catholic Games to hit scene April 6
March 20, 2013
The Catholic Games to hit scene April 6
Coming soon is the extravaganza known as the Catholic Games!
The Catholic Church in The Bahamas, headed by Archbishop, Most Reverend Patrick Pinder, is about to unfold another chapter in its storied sporting history. The first Catholic Games will be staged on April 6, at the Aquinas College Grounds on Gladstone Road. The marquee Catholic sports organization, St. Bernard's Club, is legendary for a ...
How would VAT impact the construction sector
March 08, 2013
How would VAT impact the construction sector
Dear Editor,
In February of this year, the prime minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas addressed Parliament, and the Bahamian public for that matter, as he introduced the conversation regarding the possible change in our current tax structure. He introduced the discussion of value added tax or VAT.
'Affliction' bursts onto the scene
February 23, 2013
'Affliction' bursts onto the scene
With a severe dengue fever outbreak, Nassau shuts down. Hospitals are full. People have to stay at home with their families. Tourism is halted.
Track Road Theatre (TRT) and No Budget Productions (NBP) present "Affliction", a short film that follows Noah, Sidney and Emily, who are searching for food and clean water, while trying to avoid being quarantined or coming in contact with this deadly strai...
1st Annual Authentic Bahamian Christmas Festival
December 10, 2012
1st Annual Authentic Bahamian Christmas Festival
Autumn Crop Authentically Bahamian and MoNifa UnJinga Collection presents its 1st Annual ?Authentic Bahamian Christmas Festival?, scheduled for Wednesday, 19th December 2012 at the Independence Ballroom, Sheraton Cable Beach, Nassau from 12Noon to 8pm. Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under.
Female Anglican Bishops Just A Matter Of Time
November 29, 2012
Female Anglican Bishops Just A Matter Of Time
Fifty years after the women's suffrage movement, females in this country have achieved many things. Many women hold top posts in the financial sector, have started their own businesses and have made considerable strides in politics.
Obama as Muse
November 08, 2012
Obama as Muse
Whether or not you think Barack Obama deserved to win or not Tuesday, he is still ? unequivocally ? the Commander-in-Chief, el Jefe, the President of the United States. Tuesday's election should dispel the erroneous thought that his first term was a fluke or a novelty.
September 04, 2012
Jamaica Continues To Show Strength In World Athletics
Two interesting items came out of the Internationales Stadionfest (ISTAF) meet in Berlin, Germany this past Saturday.
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