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Importance of pre-participation physical exams
Importance of pre-participation physical exams
What is a pre-participation physical exam (PPE)?
Kemp: PM offered 'no real solutions' for entrepreneurship
Reacting to a speech Prime Minister Perry Christie gave while in Miami just over a week ago, DNA Candidate for Garden Hills Youri Kemp said Christie failed to truly address the issue of spurring entrepreneurship, but instead repeated the same mantra, offering no "real solutions".
Christie was speaking at the 20th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Sho...
November 10 date set for transition to university
November 10 date set for transition to university
THE College of The Bahamas will fully transition into the University of The Bahamas on November 10, ushering in a complete paradigm shift in the culture and fabric of The Bahamas, according to Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald.
Atlantic Medical Fun Run Walk attracts 1,400 entrants
MORE than 1,400 persons participated in Atlantic Medical's annual 'fun run walk' that was held in April.
Sports Ministers in Rio pledge to strengthen policies and fight corruption
Governments from 32 Commonwealth countries today took the historic step of committing to align their national sports policies to the Sustainable Development Goals, in order to gear investments in sport towards positive outcomes in health, education, gender equality and justice.
Remark by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie at the 20th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show
Four years ago when I first addressed this body as a recently elected second term Prime Minister in 2012, I did so confident in the belief that through an understanding of our shared ancestry and the active mining of our mutual interests, we could together transform the economic underpinnings of our respective constituents; and in spite of today?s challenging economic realities which have slowed p...
Jesus has the answer for every storm
Jesus has the answer for every storm
Let us cross over to the other side." - Mark 4:35
We are ending celebrations marking the 43rd anniversary of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas becoming an independent nation. It seemed that it was just yesterday when emotions rang high as the Union Jack flag was lowered and our new flag of colors -- aquamarine, gold and black -- was raised. Yes, we had every reason to look upward, march onward and ...
Remarks by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie at the 20th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show (NABHOOD)
Four years ago when I first addressed this body as a recently elected second term Prime Minister in 2012, I did so confident in the belief that through an understanding of our shared ancestry and the active mining of our mutual interests, we could together transform the economic underpinnings of our respective constituents; and in spite of today?s challenging economic realities which have slowed ...
Health officials urge residents to take steps to prevent Zika
HEALTH officials yesterday reinforced their efforts to combat the potential spread of the Zika virus to The Bahamas, again issuing notices that residents have the biggest role to play in prevention.
Clubs and Societies: 07222016
Clubs and Societies: 07222016
Cycling Club Bahamas. - Weekday rides, east, morning, Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive.
Helping the elderly by making a fitness connection
Helping the elderly by making a fitness connection
FITNESS Connection, a group formed eight months ago to help the elderly and disabled, has hosted its first community service event.
Characteristics that make for a great country
Characteristics that make for a great country
Without question, most Bahamians want The Bahamas to be the best little country in the region. Fortunately, there are certain features that already make our island nation an object of pride.
2015/2016 Budget Debate- Contribution by the Hon. Melanie S. Griffin, M.P., Minister of Social Services and Community Development
Mr. Speaker, as always I am grateful to Almighty God, in whom I live, move and have my being and the fine people of Yamacraw for the privilege to serve and to represent them in this place.
Refugee Olympic Team to Shine Spotlight on Worldwide Refugee Crisis
Ten refugee athletes will act as a symbol of hope for refugees worldwide and bring global attention to the magnitude of the refugee crisis when they take part in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 this summer.
Minister of Health announces plans for Caribbean Wellness Day
MINISTER of Health Dr Hubert Minnis announced that Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed on Saturday, September 11 in the Bahamas and other CARICOM member countries.
"I am proud to announce that the Bahamas will once again join other countries within the region to observe Caribbean Wellness Day," Dr Minnis said during a during a press conference held just before parliament on Wednesday.
Caribb...
Buddy Walk Marks 5 Years of Raising Awareness
Buddy Walk Marks 5 Years of Raising Awareness
Last month marked the 5th year that the Grand Bahama community has hit the pavement to raise awareness for those living in our community with Down Syndrome (DS).
Youth baseball gets a boost from CIBC FirstCaribbean
Youth baseball gets a boost from CIBC FirstCaribbean
The Freedom Farm Baseball League (FFBL) has received a financial boost to help with its competitive sporting programs for a network of age groups reaching over 600 young athletes.
Dasani Coca-Cola team up to sponsor 63rd National Family Island Regatta
Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producer of Coca-Cola, has always strived to be ever present in the community through donations and participation.
100 JAMZ team give support to Sandilands Push/Walkathon
THE TEAM from 100 JAMZ and the "Jambulance" were out early on Saturday morning to support the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre and the Geriatric Hospital at its fifth annual Push/Walkathon at the Sandilands ground on Fox Hill Road.
Ride for Hope bike-a-thon returning to Eleuthera
Ride for Hope bike-a-thon returning to Eleuthera
Ride for Hope has announced that it is going back to its roots for its 10th anniversary charity bike-a-thon. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 February, the 2017 event will be hosted, once again, in Eleuthera.