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Vaccinations: to protect, prevent and preserve
Vaccinations: to protect, prevent and preserve
For anyone to die from a disease that medical professionals can prevent is horrifying, says Dr. Dionne Dames-Rahming.
Preventative measures
Preventative measures
Candice Taylor (name changed), the mother of a teenage son and daughter, has not had her children vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV).
HBO Premieres "Destino Brasil 2014"
HBO Premieres "Destino Brasil 2014"
The documentary series brings viewers an inside look at the national teams and players behind the World Cup...
Debate to open on marijuana
Debate to open on marijuana
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage says the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is an issue that the government will soon be confronted with as authorities continue to combat the illegal production of the drug throughout the country...
Physically Disabled Students to Participate in Marathon to Support seriously ill Children
Physically Disabled Students to Participate in Marathon to Support seriously ill Children
Runners in the Nassau Bahamas Marathon this upcoming January will probably see an uncommon sight. Two local youths plan to participate in the race- the catch...
The struggles of substance abuse
The struggles of substance abuse
Timothy Smith, 26, (name changed) a retail salesman who has used marijuana and cocaine off and on the last five years, could be considered a high-functioning drug addict...
Williams advocates better preparation for athletes
Williams advocates better preparation for athletes
The number of Bahamians being afforded scholarships because of their athletic talents continues to grow. Tonique Williams, one of the great sports ambassadors produced by this country...
The Bahamian economy: A work in progress
The Bahamian economy: A work in progress
The term work in progress, or work in process, (WIP) is often used to refer to an unfinished piece of work. In manufacturing, it denotes material that has entered the production process but is not yet a finished product. The implementation of the much-anticipated budget communication for 2013/14...
BPC Recommends Restriction of Codeine-Containing Medications
It has been brought to the attention of The Bahamas Pharmacy Council by Council Inspectors, that over-the-counter (OTC) preparations of codeine phosphate are being misused by members of the general public.
Treating ourselves kindly and compassionately
Treating ourselves kindly and compassionately
Many of us do not have a positive relationship with ourselves. Some of us even feel that there is nothing okay with us. We treat ourselves based on our feelings. And many times, the way we feel about ourselves comes from what others say and think of us. We absorb these views, and they become a part of how we perceive who we are. We then feel sorry for ourselves unnecessarily, and so reinforce a ne...