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Preventing childhood tooth decay
February 14, 2023
Preventing childhood tooth decay
February is Children's Dental Health Month according to the American Dental Association (ADA). As a dental practitioner of 34 years, I believe educating the public is a critically important service we should provide.
Sugar tax? Where's the fiscal strategy first?
January 31, 2023
Sugar tax? Where's the fiscal strategy first?
THE Free National Movement blasted the government's upcoming plans to introduce tax on sugar and excess salt, adding a legally mandated Fiscal Strategy Report has yet to be provided by the government.
Tips for a safe and enjoyable summer
June 14, 2022
Tips for a safe and enjoyable summer
If you ask the average person what summer means to them, they'll tell you about sunny weather, lazy days at the beach, and vacations with the family. If you ask a pediatrician, we'll tell you about the boy who broke an arm while jumping off a dresser doing his best Superman impression, the girl who ...
Girl Undergoes Rare Facial Reanimation Surgery, Restores Ability to Smile…at Cleveland Clinic
January 31, 2023
Girl Undergoes Rare Facial Reanimation Surgery, Restores Ability to Smile…at Cleveland Clinic
Nicole was born with unilateral congenital facial paralysis. The condition didn't allow her to move the right side of her face. (Courtesy: Carolina Gonzalez)
January 31, 2023
UN report: Caribbean and Latin American region has the highest cost for a healthy diet compared to the rest of the world
The new United Nations report Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2022 finds that 22.5 percent of the Latin American and the Caribbean population cannot afford a healthy diet. In the Caribbean, this figure reaches 52 percent; in Mesoamerica, 27.8 percent; and in South America, 18.4 percent.
'More detail' needed on tax proposal
January 25, 2023
'More detail' needed on tax proposal
COMPANIES that supply food and drink are questioning the government's plan to implement new legislation that will create a tax for sugar and excess salt as well as try to eliminate trans fats being imported into the country, with one general manager saying there are "negative consequences anytime they move any piece on the chessboard".
The Majority Is Ruled And Taxed
January 11, 2023
The Majority Is Ruled And Taxed
On this Majority Rule Day, I think of things relating to the “true true” meaning of the word ‘majority’particularly after reading a newspaper article that yet again references another immediate call for action relative to the looming depletion of the NationaI Insurance Board (NIB) funds in a mere few years, whilst da gubment dem ain taking “the lazy way out” but are “being creative a...
Five Bahamian Businesses Receive Funding Through Royal Caribbean International with SBDC Kickstarter Programme
December 20, 2022
Five Bahamian Businesses Receive Funding Through Royal Caribbean International with SBDC Kickstarter Programme
After eight-weeks of small business training, five innovative and creative entrepreneurs from Royal Caribbean International’s Kickstarter Programme were awarded funding following the first cohort’s final pitch competition.
'Alarm' as 53 killed on roads this year
December 13, 2022
'Alarm' as 53 killed on roads this year
AFTER a string of traffic fatalities in recent weeks, Chief Superintendent David Lockhart of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Traffic Division said the number of accidents in the country is "alarming".
Local Artist Dyah Neilson to show pieces at Oasis
November 28, 2022
Local Artist Dyah Neilson to show pieces at Oasis
From underwater scenes to dry land, and from coastlines to the thick of Bahamian coppice forests, soft colours and tropical scenes play a prominent role in the work of Bahamian artist Dyah Neilson, who is known for the use of metaphors in many of her acrylic paintings.
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