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5k Walk/Run to aid The Bahamas Sickle Cell Foundation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Mikey 'Pops' Dames is calling on all Bahamians to get active this Saturday at his inaugural 'Pop's Island Move', a 5K Run/Walk under the theme 'Movement is Medicine'. Pops' health journey inspired the 5K run; he started running last year to lose weight and stay healthy. Part proceeds from the 5k Run/Walk [...]
Beaten on the street - but police rally to the aid of Patrick
PATRICK Stuart, the man a group of teenagers viciously attacked last week, said he feels "okay" now and is taking things day-by-day.
Chinas aid unwanted Nonsense
Chinas aid unwanted Nonsense
THE Minnis administration has not discouraged China from helping this country recover from Hurricane Dorian, Haigang Yin, charge d'affairs of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, said yesterday...
New US Embassy 'will aid rejuvenation of Nassau'
New US Embassy 'will aid rejuvenation of Nassau'
AN official ground-breaking ceremony was held yesterday for the new $318 million US Embassy being constructed on Shirley Street...
National Women’s Week Mental Health Segment Features Psychological First Aid Training for Caregivers
National Women’s Week Mental Health Segment Features Psychological First Aid Training for Caregivers
In recognition of National Women’s Week (NWW) which is being observed in The Bahamas from Sunday, November 26 – Saturday, December 2, 2023, the Department of Gender and Family Affairs and the Bahamas Psychological Association (BPA) hosted a Psychological First Aid Training (PFA) Session for Caregivers.
TRUDEAU PLEDGE ON AID TO HAITI - Canadian PM also promises climate change funding
AS he addressed regional leaders at the 44th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday pledged to offer $44m in funding to aid Caribbean countries in the fight against climate change, while also unveiling his nation's plans to help bring stability to Haiti.
4,000 more seek help from govt after food aid ends
4,000 more seek help from govt after food aid ends
SOCIAL Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday that some 4,000 Bahamians who were receiving assistance from the government's national food distribution programme have now been added to his ministry's aid list since the food initiative ended.
National task force chief defends food aid
National task force chief defends food aid
SUSAN Larson, head of the National Food Distribution Task Force formed under the Minnis administration, has defended the programme after Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe questioned the nearly $800k weekly bill.
Smith: Keep food aid going
Smith: Keep food aid going
FEEDING 18,000 families on a monthly basis is a job the government should consider on a long-term basis, according to Bahamas Feeding Network Executive Director Philip Smith.
MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid
MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid
INFURIATED by the opposition's allegations of political discrimination in food assistance on Andros, local MP Carlton Bowleg said there is no truth to the claims.