Story
The importance of understanding blood pressure - know your numbers
Are you suffering from high blood pressure? In the Bahamas, it’s an epidemic silent killer. A 2006 healthy lifestyle initiative led by the government noted that approximately 21 percent of the Bahamian populace had hypertension. And according to a 2012 PAHO report, the number one cause of death in the Bahamas between 2006 and 2009 was related to hypertensive disease with 688 deaths.
Story
Project to unlock handicraft sector being squandered
An award-winning electronic platform intended to unlock $6 million in annual sales for Bahamian indigenous “treasure” is in danger of being squandered, its key architect has warned.
Story
Nesbitt and Sao Paolo take 2-1 series lead in NBB finals
NATIONAL team member David Nesbitt and his Paulistano Sao Paolo took a 2-1 series lead in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) finals and moved one game closer to the league title.
Story
Bad Santa
ActivTrades
THE mother of all consumer battles is over, and Apple is one of the winners. Americans shopped online for a record $11bn on Cyber Monday, and AirPods and MacBooks were very popular.
Story
BUSINESS ANALYSIS: Government, China get their desired Baha Mar end
Bank’s takeover raises fresh economic sovereignty questions, writes Neil Hartnell
Story
Buddy Hield and Sooners into 'Sweet 16'
ONE of the most popular sporting events in America, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship tipped off with several Bahamian players figuring prominently in the first two rounds.
Story
Cybots stop Regulators 93-83 to take 1-0 lead
The Mail Boat Cybots survived a tough battle with Mr Ship It Freight Regulators to secure a 93-83 victory for a 1-0 lead in the New Providence Basketball Association men’s division one championship series.
Story
Active surveillance for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer will affect one in six men in their lifetime. Early detected low-volume, low-grade, early-stage prostate cancer has an excellent cure rate of 97 to 98 percent.
Story
King and Bluejays undefeated so far
FREDRICK King and the no.9 ranked Creighton Bluejays are off to an expected undefeated start to the season.
Story
Bain hits big time
Nathan Bain is becoming a regular feature on ESPN’s flagship programming and continues his fairytale senior season that has garnered national attention.
Obit
Donald Alison Ferguson
Donald Alison Ferguson Age 80 of Bahama West, West Hill, Crooked Island died at his residence on Monday January 21, 2019. He is survived by his Wife, Althea Ferguson; his Children: Kermit (Romana), Joycelyn (Ezekiel) Stubbs, Anthony (Pamela), Alison (Michelle), …
Obit
Althea Young Wood
Mrs. Althea Young Wood age 80 affectionately called “Ma” a resident Of Summersett Way off Carmichael Road and formerly of Whymm’s Bight Eleuthera, died at her residence. Cherished memories are held by: Son: Nelson Young Daughters: Linda Stubbs, Dale Thompson …
Obit
Theodore Norris Major
Rev. Theodore Norris Major, 80 yrs., a resident of Matthew Town, Inagua & formerly of Clarence Town, Long Island, died on 1st February, 2016. He is survived by his wife: Christina C. Major; 1 daughter: Mavis Delancy; 4 sons: Lionel, …
Obit
Micheal Rudolph Smith
Micheal Rudolph Smith age 80 years of Soldier Road West and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, March 30th, 2015. He is survived by his wife: Iris Smith; sons: Micheal, Wynton and Rudolph …
Obit
HENRY COOPER
Death Notice for HENRY COOPER, 80 of Claridge Road and formerly of Coopers Town, Abaco, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, September 23rd, 2017. He is survived by his Wife of 57 years: Lillian; Children: Elder Craig and …
Obit
Nathlee Louise Miller-Brown
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT NATHLEE LOUISE MILLER-BROWN, age 80 years of Dundas Town, Abaco and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at her residence on November 7, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Henrietta Miller (Nassau); son: Leslie Thompson; numerous grandchildren; …
Obit
Ida Idell Demeritte
DEATH NOTICE Ida Idell Demeritte age 80 years old of Beaumontia, Garden Hills died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, November 19th, 2012. She is survived by her daughter: Betty Bain; grandchildren: Eric Bain of Orlando, Florida, Cherese Westmoreland, …
Obit
Espelina Rolle
Espelina Rolle age 80 years of Bahama Sound Exuma died on October 29 2019 at The Princess Margaret Hospital. She is survived by her Children: Perry and Roosevelt Rolle, Carolyn Bodie Bethel, Shirleymae Butler, Esthermae Pinder-Moss and Cleotha Whylly; Numerous …
Obit
DREXEL JOHN PORTER
MR. DREXEL JOHN PORTER age 58 years of #80 Calbot Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of Nassau, New Providence died at his residence on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He is survived by two sons: Michael Purdy and Keith Butler; …
Obit
Berite John Panza
Funeral Service for Berite John Panza age 86 years old of Claridge Road and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island will be held on Saturday December 15th, 2012 at 11:00am at Abundant Life Bible Chapel, Abundant Life Road. Officiating will …
