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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A new self-care company is hosting its first pop-up shop event, showcasing handcrafted products as an extension of broader life coaching and wellness service. BaBoh Life - A Self Care Company represents the philanthropic pursuits of its owner and Creative Director Eddi Russell, a former photojournalist who turned to rehabilitation as a means to provide tangible healing...

Beadle will present his solo exhibition “Splinters and Shards” at TERN Gallery starting Dec 11 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — TERN Gallery is excited to announce “Splinters and Shards”, a solo exhibition of new sculptures by Nassau-based artist and sculptor John Beadle. The exhibition runs from December 11, 2021, to January 22, 2022, with an artist reception on Saturday, December 11, from...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There has been much written about the importance of art during a time of crisis. Art helps to process difficult emotions. It brings us joy and provides hope. Art presents an opportunity to voice our ideas and share them with others. It has the potential to bring us together. In a new exhibition at the National Art...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — For centuries, the majestic silk cotton tree has played an important role in the cultural landscape of communities in The Bahamas and the Caribbean. Beneath the towering branches and among the giant walls of roots, the iconic tree served as an important venue for regular gatherings for the people of freed slave settlements established on New Providence...

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS — Atlantis Paradise Island, the lush oceanfront resort in The Bahamas, welcomes the global superstar Doja Cat for an exclusive outdoor concert event on New Year’s Day at the resort’s Royal Deck overlooking Paradise Lagoon. The performance is part of the resort’s acclaimed entertainment series, Atlantis LIVE, which provides guests with an all-access pass to top musicians...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamian creative extraordinaire Dominique Forbes continues to showcase her talent on a global scale, with two of her most recent songs garnering more than 10,000 plays on Soundcloud within just days of being released. The songs are diverse in content and sound, with “WIN” being a victorious ode inspired by the gold medal wins of Bahamians Shaunae...

Gripping drama explores money, power and family dynasty in a way never shown on Bahamian TV before NASSAU, BAHAMAS — They have everything: money and power. When the patriarch dies, their multimillion-dollar gambling empire suffers a massive setback, and every dirty secret is revealed. Cast members of Bahamian TV drama “Beneath The Gates” along with creator, writer and Executive Producer...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Breast cancer and COVID survivor Anya Adderley said every day she wakes up she is grateful and thankful for life. “I look for the positive in everything that comes my way. If it’s anything to do with negativity, I just don’t take it on,” she said. “Last year was the trial; this year is the testimony.” In...

“Columbus spent 7 years planning an expedition that took him almost 70 days to ‘discover’ an archipelago” Bethel proposes naming waters of The Bahamas and Turks Caicos Islands the “Lucayan Sea” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In his newly released book, Commodore Tellis Bethel, head of the Security Forces Inspectorate and former commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), unfolds unique...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The world-renowned Mandara Spa at Atlantis Paradise Island has added a twist to its relaunched Bahamas Botanical Collection: flavorful and refreshing iced bush teas. The Bahamas Botanical Collection is rooted in island culture and uses the healing properties of native ingredients, specialty Bahamian music and bush tea. Fever grass, soursop, hibiscus, rose and Sweet Margaret are just...

Book launch and signing set for October 9 “Fear began to set in; I became concerned about how people would see me if they knew that I have bipolar disorder” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The subject of mental health, a topic infrequently discussed in society, is being brought to new light in a new book by Bahamian LaDonna P Thurston, a...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Eighteen-year-old Bahamian talent Ameir Taylor, a former Queen’s College student and recent graduate of Walnut Hill School for the Arts, has released his debut digital extended play album (EP) “7teen” on Apple Music, Spotify and other streaming music platforms. The EP was produced by Grammy-winning Detroit producers Herschel Boone and Luis Resto —best known for his work...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Stermon Rolle, a new gospel artist on the rise and a creative at heart, is set to release his premiere single “Guide Me” on Wednesday, July 14. Stermon Rolle. The single was written by Rolle and produced by LaKwan Bain. Rolle said he loves the ability to be able to see an idea or thought come to...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that $48 million has been allocated to finance an expansion of the government’s unemployment assistance programs administered via the National Insurance Board (NIB). The unemployment assistance is for workers that fall under four categories: self employed tourism workers who remain unemployed and were receiving assistance prior to July 1; and Hurricane...

UTEB says farewell to Smith, says no need for Iraqi executive vice president NASSAU, BAHAMAS - President of the University of the Bahamas Dr Rodney Smith has been shortlisted along with two other finalists to be West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) 12th president. The university posted on its website last week that Smith, along with the other two candidates -...

Govt has not reviewed or approved a multimillion-dollar proposal for aragonite mining and trade zone NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday assured that the government will not approve a free trade zone in Andros and insisted his administration will not sell vast tracks of Bahamian land. Minnis comments come amidst growing public concern over several draft proposals...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With confirmed cases of COVID-19 seeing a resurgence in country's worldwide in recent weeks, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday begged Bahamians and residents to reconsider any non-essential travel abroad and encouraged domestic travel instead. "I want to make a very strong plea to Bahamians and residents considering or planning to travel overseas for nonessential travel --...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The family of a two-year-old girl are appealing for blood donations after the toddler was critically injured during a shooting incident in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera. Police have arrested two men suspected to be involved in the shooting at Baby Johnson Road on Saturday. The little girl has been identified as DaNyla Roberts, affectionately called Nyla. Relatives have...