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June 19, 2019
UB athletics trainer certified in modern process of dry needling

University of The Bahamas (UB) Head Athletics Trainer Sasha Johnson was recently certified in the sports medicine process of dry needling at the Institute of Athlete Regeneration in Houston, Texas, as a part of UB Athletics Department's ongoing program of excellence. Dry needling is a [...]

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March 05, 2024
Op-Ed: Closing the gender investment gap – empowering women in finance

In the realm of finance, there exists a pervasive and detrimental disparity known as the gender investment gap.  This phenomenon refers to the discrepancy in investment patterns between men and women, wherein women tend to invest less compared to their male counterparts. This gap not only perpetuates gender inequality but also undermines women's financial security [...]

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January 17, 2024
Zeta President: We Do Service Well

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Members of the local chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority making a generous donation of gripper needles, which are essential for chemo therapy treatment, to the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.

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November 30, 2023
Common Myths About HIV and AIDS

In The Bahamas, data shows that there were approximately 4,447 people living with HIV/AIDS in 2022, down 16% from 2017. In the United State (U.S.) about 1.2 million people are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). And while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 34,800 new cases of HIV developed in 2019, this number actually represents an 8% decrease as compa...

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September 07, 2023
Five habits that you need to change as soon as possible

When I started my career, I worked in the hospitality and tourism industry. Like any responsible organization, it was standard practice to watch our numbers very closely. In fact, my team would have a morning meeting to update us on the daily forecasts and yesterday's actual performance numbers (e.g. Memberships, arrivals, departures, stayovers, customer satisfaction), in comparison to every other...

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August 25, 2023
Govt hopes medical marijuana industry can expand to export market

The government hopes the medical marijuana industry can expand into an export market for Bahamians, who will eventually seek licenses to grow the product that will be heavily regulated, the government's cannabis regulations reveal.

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July 24, 2023
July 29th is World Hepatitis Day. Here Are Some Important Things To Know After a Hepatitis C Diagnosis

If a blood test reveals that you have a hepatitis C infection, this can be shocking and unsettling news. You might feel confused, especially if you don’t look or feel sick. You might have no idea how you got it. And you might not have even realized you were at risk to begin with.

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July 20, 2023
Ignore fentanyl threat at our own peril

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has emerged as a formidable adversary in the battle against drug abuse and fatalities. While originally developed for legitimate medical purposes, its illicit use has led to a grave public health crisis in the United States (US). This potent substance is an insidious threat that could lead to perilous consequences far ...
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July 19, 2023
Sounding the alarm on fentanyl 

Fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid, is seldom, if ever, spoken about publicly in The Bahamas.

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June 22, 2023
The word of God is our life jacket for survival no matter the situation

Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I may not sin against thee. - Psalm 119:11

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