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Diabetes and hearing loss
November 15, 2016
Diabetes and hearing loss
Two of the most common chronic health concerns among the adult population are diabetes and hearing loss.
Give yourself a diabetic foot check-up
November 15, 2016
Give yourself a diabetic foot check-up
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is best treated by a team of health care professionals including family physicians, diabetes educators, wound care specialists, nurses, podiatrists, surgeons, orthopedists, prosthetists, nutritionists and many others.
Department of Gender and Family Affairs Established
November 15, 2016
Department of Gender and Family Affairs Established
The Bureau of Women?s Affairs has been expanded into a Department of Gender and Family Affairs in order to ensure a more comprehensive, participatory approach to tackling the country?s social challenges while creating programmes to address education, training, employment and social justice for both men and women.
November 14, 2016
Christmas meals for 5,000 families the target for AML Foods campaign
IT'S THE middle of November and for many, this month is typically the calm before the busy holiday season.
November 08, 2016
Agricultural development and environmental health for The Bahamas, pt. 1
Historically The Bahamas has never been able to establish a permanently viable commercial agricultural sector. This is first reflected in the failure of the plantation system in islands throughout the archipelago.
Urban Renewal defended in minority report
November 07, 2016
Urban Renewal defended in minority report
Former parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Works and Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells had original carriage of Urban Renewal's Small Home Repairs (SHR) program, states a minority report prepared by government representatives of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
November 06, 2016
Report: Urban Renewal quantity surveyorwas not qualified
The lead quantity surveyor for Urban Renewal's Small Home Repairs (SHR) program, who was tasked with issuing certificates of completion on hundreds of homes repaired under the program, testified before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during its probe of the program that she was not qualified and was no more than a "rubber stamp" for the project.
Does teacher quality really matter
November 07, 2016
Does teacher quality really matter
The idea of teacher quality has become topical, particularly with regard to regional exam performance, and the performance of students internally.
150 Youth Complete First Cohort of Citizen Security and Justice Programme's Employability Training
November 04, 2016
150 Youth Complete First Cohort of Citizen Security and Justice Programme's Employability Training
This past Thursday, November 3rd, youth from all corners of New Providence celebrated their accomplishment in completing the Citizen Security and Justice Programme?s (CSJP) first-ever At-Risk Youth Employability Training, which was executed by the experienced team of the National Training Agency and overseen by the Ministry of National Security (MoNS).
New Vehicle Registration and Inspection
November 03, 2016
New Vehicle Registration and Inspection
This service facilitates the registration of motor vehicles being licensed for the first time in The Bahamas, or being transferred from one owner to another within the country.
NIB: New IT system not fully operational until 2017
November 02, 2016
NIB: New IT system not fully operational until 2017
Initially, the second phase of the new $14 million-plus V3 system at the National Insurance Board (NIB) was expected to be rolled out in April. Now, Director of NIB Patricia Hermanns has revealed that the system is not expected to be refined and fully operational until next year - the second quarter of 2017.
High heel wearers beware
November 01, 2016
High heel wearers beware
If you are a woman who loves to wear high heels, especially those with pointed toes, then you must read this. Take off your shoes and look at your toes.
November 01, 2016
GAIN AN EDGE: How college education opens doors to a career
Selvin Basden, the director of human resources and training at Bahamasair, pictured with his wife, Lisa, says education boosts confidence and allows people to take greater initiative.
October 28, 2016
Pink Friday - Closing out Cancer Month at CIBC FirstCaribbean
CIBC FirstCaribbean branches across the country are closing out cancer month with a ?Pink Friday.? Employees throughout the country were invited to wear on the last Friday of October to pay homage to cancer survivors and signify that the fight is not over just because the month is at an end.
It's time to choose the right path
October 28, 2016
It's time to choose the right path
I was involved in Bahamian politics since 1949. That election was the last seven-year term of Parliament, which came to a close in 1956. Long Island was allowed two members. Four members nominated for that election: Loran Pyfrom, H.M. Taylor, C. Bryce and A. Knowles.
'The Accountant' is an enjoyable couple of hours
October 22, 2016
'The Accountant' is an enjoyable couple of hours
Accountant ... assassin ... autistic - three words that are rarely, if ever, mentioned in the same breath or sentence.
Gov't to borrow $150M
October 21, 2016
Gov't to borrow $150M
Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the estimate for the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month is over half a billion dollars.
Efficient windows allow greater use of natural light
October 18, 2016
Efficient windows allow greater use of natural light
One of the great things about The Bahamas is the bright sunlight that we get to enjoy, and with advances in window technology, we have the opportunity to harvest an abundance of free natural light without the massive gain of heat into the space.
The ever expanding Bahamian story
March 05, 2015
The ever expanding Bahamian story
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani recently ignited a firestorm with incendiary claims, sending sparks and charges flying as the jockeying for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination heats up: "I do not believe, and I know this is a horrible thing to say, but I do not believe that the president loves America.
October 14, 2016
Minnis praises hurricane relief efforts of FNM members
AT A time when Bahamians are struggling to survive amid the devastation left by Hurricane Matthew, Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis on Friday lauded the relief efforts of his party's "hard working" members and supporters.
October 03, 2016
Uniformed Services Senior write book for the body, mind and soul
Bodybuilder turned Atlantean and now published author of a book, Leonardo ?Nardo? Dean is advocating balance and a healthier lifestyle through his book, titled ?The Trilogy of Fitness,? which focuses on specific topics and takes a wholistic look at wellness, targeting the physical, mental and spiritual.
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.
September 29, 2016
CAC bodybuilding begins today in the Dominican Republic
The national team representing The Bahamas at this year's Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, will step on the stage for the first time today for weigh-ins.
The reasons your fat loss is stuck
September 27, 2016
The reasons your fat loss is stuck
If your scale won't budge, then this story is for you.
September 27, 2016
RBC partners with Bahamas Cancer Society to bring awareness to childhood cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; it is recognized as a time to honor children and families affected by these diseases, and rally support to give children with cancer better outcomes by supporting research.
The seven types of voters in The Bahamas
September 21, 2016
What's better for weight loss -- diet or exercise?
September 21, 2016
What's better for weight loss -- diet or exercise?
You want what millions of other people do -- to lose weight.
September 21, 2016
Stress fractures can lead to a complete break if left untreated
Stress fractures are tiny, hairline cracks that can occur in the bones of the feet -- they are caused by the repetitive force on the feet, often by overtraining or overuse, such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running for long distances.
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.
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