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Damian Neville suffers spinal injury in rugby training accident
DAMIAN Neville, a well known local sportsman, suffered a serious spinal injury on Tuesday night after an accident during the Bahamas rugby team's preparations for their match with Mexico next month.
'Super heroes' grace Atlantic Medical Fun Run/Walk
'Super heroes' grace Atlantic Medical Fun Run/Walk
About 1,500 runners and walkers took part in the 18th Atlantic Medical Insurance Fun Run/Walk last Saturday, joining in with the company's premier fundraising effort in support of the Bahamas Diabetic Association and The Cancer Society of The Bahamas.
Atlantic Medical 18th Annual Fun Run Walk
Atlantic Medical 18th Annual Fun Run Walk
Over 1400 participants (runners & walkers) registered for the 18th Annual Atlantic Medical Fun Run Walk this weekend.
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent injuries seen by doctors
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries seen by primary care physicians.
Strategic plan shows government is serious about tackling gender-based violence
THE Bahamas' National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence has been hailed as demonstrating the government is serious about tackling the issue by the United Nations' Entity for Gender Equality (UN Women) during a high level, multi-sector consultation forum in New Providence this week.
Container Port Says Bring It ON!
Container Port Says Bring It ON!
Container Port has responded to the 'Dog Days' Marathon Corporate Challenge joining PharmaChem, Grand Bahama Power and Grand Bahama Port Authority. The race which is just a few days away will be held at 6:30am on Saturday, April 9th.
St. George questions accuracy of McKinsey Report
St. George questions accuracy of McKinsey Report
Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) Vice Chairman Sarah St. George said talks with Prime Minister Perry Christie have given GBPA partners confidence that there will be a "practical and measured approach to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) Review Committee's earlier recommendations", and that Christie has given assurances that his approach will be "fair and non-coercive".
Walkathon to help girls in fight
Walkathon to help girls in fight
THE president of a local sporting club yesterday urged Bahamians to support the Never Give Up Walkathon and Souse Out, which seeks to aid two girls in their fights against life-threatening illnesses.
Tourism, agriculture available for Bahamas-Cuba collaboration
Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to The Bahamas Ismara Vargas Walter spoke with Guardian Business yesterday to highlight areas of economic development in which the two countries could collaborate.
Sarah St George addresses the 2016 Grand Bahama Business Outlook
Speech presented by Ms. Sarah St George at the 2016 Grand Bahama Business Outlook
March 17, 2016
Freeport, The Bahamas
First, I'd like to thank Joan Albury and the Counsellors for another year's dedication and hard work on this invaluable forum to discuss the Business Outlook for Grand Bahama with the community.
I'd like to acknowledge our Grand Bahama Port Authority team. Ian Rolle Pres...
Minimally Invasive and Effective Procedure: Arthroscopy Evaluates and Treats Common Sport Injuries
Minimally Invasive and Effective Procedure: Arthroscopy Evaluates and Treats Common Sport Injuries
According to the latest study conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), more than 1.9 million individuals had a sports-related injury that was treated in the recent years...
Tougher Chickcharney Challenge course on tap for the weekend
When the dust settles on Sunday, dozens of Chickcharney would have bested the toughest obstacle course on the island. The Chickcharney Challenge, now in its second year and third iteration, has expanded its course, plotted new routes and hit its participants with new, gut-wrenching obstacles.
Team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) created by the IOC
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today created a team of Refugee Olympic Athletes for the Olympic Games Rio 2016. It will be treated at the Olympic Games like all the other teams of the 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
Core group seeks progress for athlete development
Core group seeks progress for athlete development
More than 30 local sports coaches and administrators took up the challenge to eliminate barriers to athletic advancement by completing projects for Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD).
'A Familiar Walk' takes on cancer with corporate partners
Companies at the forefront of helping to fund cancer research and patient care have come together to share their stories of the battle against this deadly disease, in the latest episode of the show 'A Familiar Walk'.
On the occasion of the official presentation of the Strategic Plan to address gender-based voilence
On the occasion of the official presentation of the Strategic Plan to address gender-based voilence
On behalf of the Government and People of The Bahamas, I want to thank you, Retired Justice Nottage, as Chairperson of the Task Force that has produced this ?landmark report?.
'A Familiar Walk' takes on cancer with corporate partners
Companies at the forefront of helping to fund cancer research and patient care have come together to share their stories of the battle against this deadly disease, in the latest episode of the renowned ZNS show ?A Familiar Walk?.
Partnering for a healthier Bahamas
Partnering for a healthier Bahamas
February is the month that we shower our loved ones with affection. We give candy, gifts and flowers as an expression of love but rarely do we think about the intangible things we can give that mean so much more.
Zika virus threatens participation at Olympics
Zika virus threatens participation at Olympics
The Games of the 31st Olympiad, commonly known as Rio 2016, is being threatened by the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus ever in Latin America, which is hosting the games for the first time.
BNT Conchservation relay teams at Marathon Bahamas
BNT Conchservation relay teams at Marathon Bahamas
The Bahamas National Trust's (BNT) "Conchservation" campaign fielded three relay teams in the recently held Marathon Bahamas event (January 16-17) in an effort to build public support for a sustainable conch fishery.