Invest in your baby's future

For a mother of three, when it came to breastfeeding, she did not have to think about whether or not she would breastfeed her children. She knew she would. "That's a part of the process of motherhood," she said. "And I never thought to do otherwise, because it has always been deemed the best choice ...
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Grants up to $10K for GB businesswomen

Thirteen women have received grants of up to $10,000 from the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to assist with the start-up or expansion of their businesses on Grand Bahama. The Women Entrepreneur Standalone Grant is one of several initiatives SBDC has offered at various times to entrepreneurs throughout the country, but with a special ...
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Ending hunger: a priority for regional integration

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, climate change, and the general economic slowdown have brought the fight against food insecurity to the forefront of global public debate. Latin America and the Caribbean is not on the sidelines of this situation. Rising fertilizer and food prices, which are now above the levels ...
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Applauding the Davis administration's free breakfast program 

Dear Editor, I write this letter regarding the Davis administration's recent announcement of the National Free Breakfast Program (NFBP), an initiative designed to benefit public school students across The Bahamas. As a parent and advocate for equitable education, this proposal has captured my attention and sparked a flurry of thoughts concerning its potential implications. Firstly, ...
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PM Davis says the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference promises to be a platform for ‘engaging discussions, enlightening exchanges, and fruitful collaborations’

During his Welcome Address, at the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference, on June 5, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that it promised to be a platform for “engaging discussions, enlightening exchanges, and fruitful collaborations”.

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BAMSI-hosted 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference kicks off

NASSAU, BAHAMAS— As the region continues to collaborate to analyze solutions towards food security and climate change, the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is bringing together regional experts as it hosts the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference at Super Club Breezes from June 5 to June 9.  Under the theme "Emerging Challenges [...]

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Ending hunger: a priority for regional integration

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, climate change, and the general economic slowdown have brought the fight against food insecurity to the forefront of global public debate. Latin America and the Caribbean is not on the sidelines of this situation. Rising fertilizer and food prices, which are now above the levels ...
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Calling all 4th-6th grade artists for pet food coloring book contest with prizes, Deadline May 31

Who doesn’t love a picture of a floppy-eared dog, a snoopy schnauzer or a fearless feline?

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Back to School Health & Dental Fair

Saturday 6th August 2022  10:00 AM

Back to School Health & Dental Fair on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10-3pm, Independence Park.
Free health &dental screening (kids only!)
Free mental health counseling
Fitness & nutrition education & demonstrations
Fire safety presentation & k9 unit
Free backpacks w./ school supplies
Free hygiene kits
Arts & crafts
Free healthy lunch, snacks & more
Bouncing castles, slides & games

Atlantis Bahamas at Heart Family & Friends 5k - Fun Run Walk N Roll 2019

Saturday 9th March 2019  6:00 AM

Currently, The Bahamas ranks number one in the world with diabetes, number six globally with obesity and has one of the worse hypertension rates, compared to the Americas. We know that this is largely due to poor diet and nutrition and gross inactivity among the population. CARICOM Heads of State predicts in the next 20 years, we will see a 300% increase in deaths from non-communicable diseases, a...