The Haitian problem in The Bahamas

Dear Editor,

Have you ever been to Long Island? I haven't been there myself, but I have heard stories about it. What have I heard? Well, Editor, I have heard that there are very little to no illegal Haitians in Long Island. Have you heard that too? If that is true, then what is their secret?
I heard that the Bahamians and residents of Long Island have adopted a "no tolerance" island policy to ill...

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February's artwork of the month

The Bahamas has been a tourist location far longer than we have been independent - not hard, of course, with less than half a century of self-rule under our belt. So it makes sense that understanding ourselves and our national and cultural identity is quite difficult. The anxieties with trudging our way out of the muddled mix of British and African influence, the power of tourism in shaping our im...

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BTVI cosmetology students get hands-on experience with senior citizens

Hair analysis class students at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute got the opportunity to put theory into practice by giving residents of Pat's Senior Citizens Home a day of beauty treatments.
The 19 cosmetology students styled the hair of the elderly female residents of the home on Soldier Road, and gave them manicures, as their instructor Monique A. Marshall supervised the experience...

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The vainglorious and self-absorbed Branville McCartney

DNA Leader Branville McCartney is a political charlatan. The self-absorbed celebrity hides behind supposed high-minded principle but is really an egotist more wedded to his self-advancement than the good of the country.
McCartney's split with the FNM and subsequent launch of his vanity party helped the PLP to win the 2012 general election, without winning a majority of the popular vote. The PLP wi...

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Cosmetology Students Volunteer at Senior Citizen's Home

Pat?s Senior Citizens Home was a flurry of excitement recently, as residents got a beauty treat from Cosmetology students of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI)...

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Be good to yourself

New year, new you -- well as far as your diet and exercise are concerned. Maybe you made a resolution or two to improve socially and mentally, but the physical should not be left out. You should be taking care of your biggest organ -- your skin -- and you should be hydrating and moisturizing it from top to bottom to ensure it functions at peak performance and looks healthy.
Hydration is important ...

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Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem

Toenail fungus is not just a cosmetic problem -- it's an infection of the nail. Fungal infection, a condition called onychomycosis (ON-i-ko-my-KO-sis), is caused by organisms called dermatophytes; it's extremely common, affecting more than 35 million people in the United States (U.S.) alone. However, some 90 percent of these persons have yet to see a doctor for treatment. It is estimated that 2.5 ...

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Craft & Hobby Summer Camp @ Kiddie Klubhouse

Monday 20th June 2016  7:00 AM

Registration going on NOW for Craft & Hobby Summer Camp @ Kiddie Klubhouse.

GET HANDS ON AND LEARN TO BE SKILLED IN:
Crochet
Manicure & Pedicure
Jewelry Making
Sand & Shell Craft
Tie Dye T-Shirts
Wearable Art

Dates: June 20-July 15, 2016
Days: Monday-Thursday
Time: 7am-2pm
Venue: Kiddie KlubHouse, Kennedy Plaza, Kennedy Subdivision

Cost: $165 weekly including lunch|Registration ...

Turning 50 graciously

When I was 15, I thought my parents were old and not 'down with it' to be around my camp of rebel alliances.

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Beyond borders

As we see the world reaching its boiling point politically, socially, and environmentally, it is sometimes difficult to know where to place ourselves as such a small nation with a limited influence in the world.
However, there is a certain strength to be found outside this spotlight: we are not a global powerhouse, but we are guerrillas; we are grassroots, itinerant, we are organically growing and...

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