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BBC ventures into the Family Islands
BBC ventures into the Family Islands
The Long Island Sports Academy rolls easily off the lips. The name just sounds right. Tucked away in the northern end of Long Island, Omar Daley, a noted bodybuilder, has been making a huge effort since 1997 to provide young boys and girls from Stella Maris, neighboring settlements and the wider community with opportunities to stay fit and develop athletic skills.
Daley is known in the nation's bo...
20 QUESTIONS
20 QUESTIONS
London-based Bahamian artist Lynn Parotti answers this week's 20 Questions from Guardian Arts&Culture.
1. What's been your most inspirational moment in the last five years?
Learning to ski down a red run without fear in Sainte Foy and Val D'Isere after previously having had knee surgery as a result of futile attempts at learning. Sometimes when one faces up to a terrifying challenge, it can be v...
A different kind of art gallery
A different kind of art gallery
Tucked away in an arcade, not too far from the Harley Davidson store and Bambu nightclub, is an interesting take on the traditional art gallery.
The Toni Gallery, founded by young Bahamian artist Alexia Roach, whose first name is Toni, had its grand opening last month and features books, t-shirts and souvenirs, as well as Bahamian fine art.
"I've always loved art and for the last three to five y...
Devonshire Place to be completed by year's end
Devonshire Place to be completed by year's end
Construction of the $6 million Devonshire Place development, located in western New Providence, is expected to be completed by year's end.
Devonshire Place, which is just down the street from the upcoming $3.5 billion Baha Mar, is marketed to young professionals as there continues to be limited options for this demographic.
The 20-unit development will consist of two and three-bedroom units starti...
In plain sight
In plain sight
Tucked in between legitimate thriving communities on New Providence and elsewhere in The Bahamas is a growing threat to the Bahamian way of life.
Over the last few decades they have developed in plain sight with many hundreds of occupants who reside illegally and for the most part without any sustained crackdown from authorities.
They have developed their own commercial operations, have little to ...
Holowesko Plans Upscale Hotel
Holowesko Plans Upscale Hotel
A prominent family is poised to break ground on an upscale, boutique hotel in western New Providence. The 30-room resort, a first for the western side of the island, will rest on a 10-acre piece of land beside Mahogany House, one of the most high-end restaurants in the capital. Led by the Holowesko family...
Understanding Your dog's Body Language
Understanding Your dog's Body Language
Just what is your dog trying to tell you? A dog uses body language as his primary form of communication. A dog's eyes, ears, teeth, tail and head position all play a big part in the overall nonverbal communication of your dog. Ears: A relaxed dog has ears sitting in their natural position.
Church in United Front After Vote on Fraser
Church in United Front After Vote on Fraser
Members of Pilgrim Baptist Temple joined hands and sang with one voice throughout yesterday morning's worship service, a stark contrast to the division observed last week when members voted on whether imprisoned Bishop Earl Randolph Fraser would remain head...
New Art Gallery Surprises
New Art Gallery Surprises
Nassau's newest art gallery is full of unexpected but pleasant surprises, the first being its location. Tucked away into the heart of Palmdale--far from the cluster of downtown galleries--and nestled in a nook upstairs from the new eye-catching Liquid Courage warehouse on Patton Street, the space offers a refreshing niche in the mist of busy urban sprawl.
Twisted Lime Business of the week!
Twisted Lime Business of the week!
Lunch at Twisted Lime
Sandwich Soup or Salad Combo $12
Prosciutto & Argula on a Toasted Baguette
Soup: Roasted corn & Lobster Chowder
Grilled Pork Chops &12
Bourbon Muchroom Sauce, Beans n' Rice and Stream Cauliflower Take out or dine in!