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Letter to the Editor: Haiti – the nation of the damned?
Ever since, if not before, it successfully declared its independence in 1804 following her defeat of a contingent of the Napoleonic army, Haiti has been and remains, to this very day, the classical case of a 'failed state'. Throughout its modern history, Haiti, at different times, has been controlled or led by assorted coup leaders, [...]
Young Grand Bahamian jewelers capture beauty of the islands
Two Freeport natives are in the UK creating mementos honoring the beauty of The Bahamas while accenting it with the avant-garde style of the British capital through their jewelry brand.
Itchy skin
Itchy skin
Itchy skin is never a desirable condition. It affects all ages from infants to adults, regardless of color, race or creed; in other words "it is no respecter of persons". It can be distressing, discouraging and problematic particularly for infants, toddlers and the elderly. Additionally, certain skin conditions such as eczema/dermatitis are notorious for encouraging this problem. Itchy skin can be...
UPDATED: U.S. hits back with Bahamas travel advisory
UPDATED: U.S. hits back with Bahamas travel advisory
THE United States Embassy released a security message yesterday urging its citizens and US visitors in Nassau and Paradise Island to exercise heightened personal security awareness, pointing out that armed robberies and violent crime remain primary criminal threats.
Bahamian art gallery exhibits at major NYC art fair
Bahamian art gallery exhibits at major NYC art fair
Nassau-based gallery and artist cooperative Popop International Center for the Visual Arts (Popopstudios) recently announced that it will be exhibiting at international art fair Volta NY for the fourth consecutive year.
Bahamian art gallery exhibits at major NewYork art fair for fourth year
Local Contemporary Artist Tessa Whitehead Featured in Popopstudios Project.
U.S. says New Providence crime threat critical
U.S. says New Providence crime threat critical
The United States Department of State has once again rated the crime threat in New Providence as "critical".
U.S. State Department: Crime In Nassau, Bahamas Is Critical
Bad news for our friends in the Bahamas and cruise passengers intending to vacation there.
The U.S. State Department's 2012 "Crime and Safety Report" has labeled New Providence island's (including Nassau) criminal threat level as "critical" with Grand Bahama's island's (including Freeport) level as "high."
The Bahamas has got fashion talent
The Bahamas has got fashion talent
The Bahamas has got talent - fashion talent! This week I was ecstatic to have the opportunity to help host a brief segment on the fourth hour of NBC's TODAY Show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.
The segment, entitled "Bringing Home The Bahamas" focused on handmade Bahamian products that tourists can take with them to have a piece of paradise in their own homes.
Happy New Year from the Bahamas Humane Society!
Happy New Year from the Bahamas Humane Society!
Happy New Year!
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and the celebrations that went along with them. The BHS is off and running into the new year with many events already planned for the coming months.