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Hadassah's Story
Hadassah's Story
Nassau, Bahamas - There are many stories to be told and Hadassah Greene is
one of them. Hadassah was born on February 12, 1996 with a large atrial septal
defect (hole in the upper part of the heart). She developed heart failure
unexpectedly and failed to thrive as a result. The signs of her illness
included her being slightly sluggish and she was not eating properly.
Originally her parents took he...
Arlington Lightbourne, M.D.: Common cleaning chemicals may be hazardous to your health and cause weight gain in specific areas
Grab a rag, spray it with disinfectant, wipe down a counter and you are far more likely to admire the shine than consider what that act has just done to your waistline. But it may just be time for a re-think when it comes to cleaning, according to a national expert on wellness...
Screen Time Contributing to Childhood Obesity
Screen Time Contributing to Childhood Obesity
TV, Tablet, Phone No Substitute for Parenting, Says Child Doctor
Meet the Contestants of The Le'Chic Production/T. Z.'s Bayview: Lil, Junior & Miss Fox Hill Enrichment Pageant
Meet the Contestants of The Le'Chic Production/T. Z.'s Bayview: Lil, Junior & Miss Fox Hill Enrichment Pageant
A group of young ladies, proudly representing the ?Great Fox Hill Community?. As the Enrichment Pageant 2017 draws near, it?s time for you to meet our amazing contestants.
CIBC FirstCaribbean sponsors Hands For Hunger event addressing childhood hunger
The issue of child hunger was brought into sharp focus when the local nonprofit organization Hands for Hunger held its "Food for Thought" conference recently.
Hands for Hunger Communications Manager Keisha Ellis said it was important to highlight the plight of the hungry because many people are unaware that more than 43,000 Bahamians suffer from hunger every day.
"We thought the conference would b...
Too smart to choose just one
Too smart to choose just one
For the first time in its two-decade history, two young women claimed The Bahamas Debutante Foundation's Debutante of the Year title.
Tyeisha Collie and Vanneisha Mackey, graduating seniors from Akhepran International Academy and St. Anne's School, respectively, exhibited the most personal growth and excellence during the six-month program and were both named debutantes of the year.
Every year, 12...
CIBC FirstCaribbean Sponsors Hands for Hunger Event Addressing Childhood Hunger
The issue of child hunger was brought into sharp focus when the local non-profit organization Hands for Hunger held its ?Food for Thought? conference recently.
Held under the theme ?Feeding Dreams: Addressing Childhood Hunger in The Bahamas? the conference took place on May 22 in the Harry C. Moore Library at the University of The Bahamas. It was sponsored by CIBC FirstCaribbean, and was one of...
Collie and Mackey named Debutantes of The Year
Collie and Mackey named Debutantes of The Year
Escorted by their fathers, they entered one by one. Twenty-six in total, each the picture of poise in pristine white ball gowns and glimmering tiaras as they performed their first waltz with their fathers...
CIBC FirstCaribbean Sponsors Hands for Hunger Event addressing Childhood Hunger
The issue of child hunger was brought into sharp focus when the local non-profit organization Hands for Hunger held its ?Food for Thought? conference recently...
PLP pledges to move ahead with NHI in another term
PLP pledges to move ahead with NHI in another term
The Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) Charter 2017 promises to "constantly upgrade healthcare infrastructure" in New Providence and the Family Islands as healthcare evolves in the upcoming phases of National Health Insurance (NHI).
In its plan, which was posted on its website last week, the PLP also pledges to hold a major recruitment exercise to find and train healthcare providers at all levels.
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