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September 15, 2016
God is tired of us complaining when we have more than enough to be thankful for
"Rejoice with me for I have found my sheep which was lost." Luke 15:6
The Zika Virus is the cause of much concern, not only in our country, but elsewhere in the world.
September 14, 2016
Justice system set for new procedures to handle juveniles
NEW judicial procedures that govern the way juveniles would be processed and handled by the justice system going forward should be implemented "soon", according to Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson.
September 14, 2016
The politics of poverty and prosperity in The Bahamas
"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of." -- Confucius, Chinese teacher and philosopher.
A classic back-to-school letter
September 13, 2016
A classic back-to-school letter
As my children returned to school this fall, after a long and eventful summer, I could not help but reflect upon the sentiments expressed in a letter that has been attributed to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
Interval training for faster results
September 13, 2016
Interval training for faster results
Want to get more out of your workouts? There's a little secret in the fitness world called interval training.
BBFF names team for CAC Championships
September 08, 2016
BBFF names team for CAC Championships
After seeing a number of new faces emerge at the national championships in August, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF), on Tuesday, officially ratified a 38-member team that will represent The Bahamas at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
Sprains and strains
September 07, 2016
Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are very common injuries, especially in the world of athletics.
Ruling could stop children going to jail
September 06, 2016
Ruling could stop children going to jail
CHILD rights advocates are celebrating a recent Court of Appeal ruling they say clarifies the way police officers and judges must deal with children that come into contact with the justice system.
Dance injuries to the foot and ankle
September 06, 2016
Dance injuries to the foot and ankle
We have all sat and watched a beautiful ballerina or an Olympic gymnast perform, and applauded at the end of the performance.
Coach Cleare: The buck stops with me
August 31, 2016
Coach Cleare: The buck stops with me
Despite the success of Team Bahamas at the Games of the 31st Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a number of questionable calls were made on the field of play, and Head Coach George Cleare made it quite clear that the buck stops with him.
Tendonitis: Symptoms, prevention and treatment
August 31, 2016
Tendonitis: Symptoms, prevention and treatment
Tendons are the soft tissue, cord-like structures in the body that attach muscles to bones. With repetitive stress on the area or a more sudden, serious injury, these tendons may become inflamed, a condition called tendonitis.
Choosing athletic shoes for your children
August 30, 2016
Choosing athletic shoes for your children
Summer for some children is already over, with the majority of children preparing to return to school in a matter of days.
Building a smart Bahamas
August 30, 2016
Building a smart Bahamas
Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is quoted as saying "the only thing that is constant is change".
BIA: Questions over Insurance Act amendment
August 30, 2016
BIA: Questions over Insurance Act amendment
Reacting to the 10-day consultation period for proposed amendments to the Insurance Act, Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) spokesperson and Regional Director of Generali Worldwide Tina Cambridge said there are still a lot of questions needing answers from the National Health Insurance Secretariat, the government's hired advisor KPMG and the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas (ICB).
Grant proud of work over past two decades
August 29, 2016
Grant proud of work over past two decades
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant said he is extremely proud to have survived two "political tsunamis" in May 2002 and May 2012 when the Free National Movement lost the general elections, and thanked his constituents for their support over the past two decades.
Elite athletes qualify for CAC at BBFF Nationals
August 29, 2016
Elite athletes qualify for CAC at BBFF Nationals
A lot of new faces emerged as national champions on Saturday at the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation's (BBFF) national championships, which was staged at the Melia Nassau Beach resort.
Animal 'Bahamian' Farm, pt. 3
August 30, 2016
Animal 'Bahamian' Farm, pt. 3
Thank you editor for allowing me to expound on the correlation between "Animal Farm" and The Bahamas.
Perry Christie: The emperor of farce
August 29, 2016
Perry Christie: The emperor of farce
Prime Minister Perry Christie is the master of farce and artifice, an impresario at substituting good governance and sound policy for public relations stunts and meaningless speech with as much value as cotton candy or a magical potion from a snake oil salesman.
A sustainable Nassau
August 29, 2016
A sustainable Nassau
The results of months of planning and international cooperation between Austrian students and College of the Bahamas students, along with investment from the International Development Bank (IDB), the plans by the Sustainable Nassau Urban Lab were launched on Friday 29 July, 2016, at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas.
Five habits that cause belly fat
September 01, 2016
Five habits that cause belly fat
There's nothing quite as frustrating as that stubborn belly fat that sits around your waist, makes your pants tight and destroys your confidence.
Your child's feet
August 31, 2016
Your child's feet
We often think of and treat children as little adults. This is not recommended, and just as children cannot be treated as little adults, you should not treat their feet the way you treat an adult's. Every child is special -- and so are each child's feet.
Men bring home bronze for The Bahamas
August 21, 2016
Men bring home bronze for The Bahamas
Alonzo Russell validated his selection to the team, Michael Mathieu gutted out an injury to get the stick around, Steven Gardiner turned in the fastest split, and the eternal one, Chris "The Fireman" Brown ran as smart of an anchor leg as you would ever see in leading The Bahamas to the bronze medal in the men's 4x400 meters (m), as the curtains descended on the Games of the 31st Olympiad.
Sculling along
August 29, 2016
Sculling along
Bahamian rower William Stanhope yesterday advanced through to the semifinal round of the junior men's single scull division at the 2016 World Rowing Junior Championships in The Netherlands.
August 24, 2016
Demetrius Pinder's mother hits out at Olympic selection
THE mother of "Golden Knight" Demetrius Pinder said her son is very distraught about being denied his chance for a second Olympic medal running for Team Bahamas in the men's 4 x 400m relay in Rio de Janeiro.
August 23, 2016
CIBC FirstCaribbean steps it up with "Walk for the Cure"
The regional CIBC FirstCaribbean cancer fundraiser that brought over 10,000 participants together in 17 countries last year will return to the Bahamas this October.
Interest grows in naming waters The Lucayan Sea
August 18, 2016
Interest grows in naming waters The Lucayan Sea
Throughout history from the days of men drawing on cave walls to today?s A-listers tweeting their every move, people have recorded their history and told their story by whatever means were available at the time of the telling.
August 16, 2016
PM Christie: Government and Opposition must work together on National Health Insurance
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie said, on August 15, 2016, that the both sides of the Political Divide in the House of Assembly must devise a way together to introduce what is being done in the National Health Insurance initiative, transitioning hope for Bahamians with health problems, as well as the entire country.
McCartney: For worker's rights
August 16, 2016
McCartney: For worker's rights
Today?s headline regarding the redundancy of some 600 employees of the Sandals Cable Beach resort has stirred an eerie feeling of d?j? vu for hotel workers around the country.
Smith: Sears is the best person to run the country
August 10, 2016
Smith: Sears is the best person to run the country
LAWYER Fred Smith, QC, said yesterday that former Attorney General Alfred Sears is not only the best man to lead the Progressive Liberal Party but also the best person to run the country.
Coleby brothers ready for upcoming seasons
August 08, 2016
Coleby brothers ready for upcoming seasons
Both Kadeem and Dwight Coleby will be transitioning into new environments this upcoming season and both have expressed their excitement over the opportunity at a fresh start.
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