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Ole Miss Rebels are the new Battle 4 Atlantis Women's Champions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Grand Bahama Native Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin and her Ole Miss Rebels are the new Battle 4 Atlantis Women Champions after taking down the University of Michigan Monday afternoon 60-49 during the championship game at held in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort.
Battle 4 Atlantis women's basketball tournament underway
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Battle 4 Atlantis is underway at the Imperial Arena, Atlantis Paradise Island. Game one of the women's tournament features Coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin and her Ole Miss Rebels facing off against Howard University Bison. This women's tournament will take place from November 18-20.
BTVI joins campaign uniting men and boys to stand against violence towards women
In a stand against violence towards women and girls, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) united with the world's largest movement of men and boys during this year's White Ribbon Campaign.
Leno gifts 60 mammograms to empower women in the fight against breast cancer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Leno has announced the donation of 60 mammograms to support breast cancer awareness and early detection within the community. In a press release, Reno said this initiative "reflects the company's unwavering commitment to inspire hope, encourage early detection, and stand in solidarity with women battling breast cancer." Sharon Colebrook, Managing Director, Leno [...]
Op-Ed: Women Are Still Regarded As Second-Class Citizens In The Bahamas
Why does the political scene in The Bahamas seem to be a boys club, with a mere 17.95% of Members of Parliament (MPs) being women? Often, women candidates are less likely to run or, more importantly, be elected. Why might you ask? This is primarily due to the perception of women and their roles in society. [...]
60 Women Benefit From Free Mammogram Screenings
60 Women Benefit From Free Mammogram Screenings
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Sixty women got free mammograms at the Oaktree Medical Centre on Rosetta Street this October, thanks to a donation from the Leno Group of Companies.
Women's Soccer Team Ties USVI
Women's Soccer Team Ties USVI
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The Bahamas' Women's National Team fought the U.S. Virgin Island's team to a 0-0 stalemate at Bethlehem Stadium in St. Croix on Sunday.
Lynes: When Women Lead There Is Equity
Lynes: When Women Lead There Is Equity
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Current Deputy chair, Robyn Lynes, officially announced her intent to contest the Chairman Position at the party's November 11th convention.
Three men and three women plead not guilty to gun charge
THREE men and three women were granted bail yesterday after allegedly being found with a loaded gun in their car on Wulff Road last weekend.
300-500 New Cases Each Year in Women Under 50
300-500 New Cases Each Year in Women Under 50
ELEUTHERA, BAHAMAS - A Family Island physician specializing in breast cancer detection estimates between 300 to 500 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in The Bahamas each year.