It’s a pretty tall order to say that you want to determine the risk of developing breast/ovarian cancer in an entire population, much less a third world population. But that’s exactly what one country is doing, the Bahamas. A pilot study in 2010 by a group of physicians revealed that women in the Bahamas have the highest recorded risk of developing hereditary breast...

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This entire week was a whirlwind event for the Bahamas. It was our 40th independence Anniversary, celebrated by all & culminating in a grandiose spectacle of Bahamian Pride and Celebration. This week was celebrated by several acts of Bahamian pride, and enthusiasm. The Bahamian Icon Awards, is set to commemorate several Bahamian Icons trailblazing a way in the Bahamian community in their various...

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I know in terms of independent nations the Bahamas is just a baby. 40 years old?! Thats nothing compared to the rest of the world. Lets look at other British Colonies that gained independence. The United States of America declared Independence in 1776. India, a former British colony gained independence in 1947. Relative to these nations we are relatively a young nation.  (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){...

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The islands of the  Bahamas are known for their beautiful beaches and pristine clear waters, a marvel many across the globe seek out in their travels. Aside from the beautiful waters, and gorgeous beaches there is a third resource that is beyond value, the people. With a rich history, dating back to the discovery of the new world by Christopher Columbus, his very...

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Photo credit: Peter Fuchs / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA I was flabbergasted to hear that China was offering the Bahamas a $1 billion dollar loan at a 2% interest rate, to improve the infrastructure of the country. That's a lot of Mula! But why?! I understand that China has had an extensive relationship with the Bahamas over the past 10 years. As recently as last year the Bahamas...

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This Question arose from the generous "offer" from the Chinese government to loan or "make available" $1 billion dollars to the Bahamas government to use for infrastructure and to benefit the country. Forget for a second that this is an exorbitant/generous offer and that mama always said "aint nothing in this world free" and just pretend for a moment that this $1 billion...

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With the spotlight on the Bahamas due to the most recent mugging of a U.S. Embassy diplomat on Sunday June 9th, 2013 we are left to hold our head in shame. This event lead to the closing of the U.S. Embassy Monday morning, with a temporary halt on U.S. visa issuance, resulting in a rippling effect on the Bahamas and U.S.-Bahamas international relations. Over the...

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There are very few things that evoke authentic Bahamian nostalgia like conch salad. I have been in a torrid love affair with the delicious taste of conch salad for decades. And when I decided to start a blog I promised to write about the things that I love. And food wise conch salad ranks right up there with chocolate.  For those of you who do...

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"A man who won't die for something is not fit to live" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been an inspiration to countless individuals over the years. As a man his efforts lead to equality for African Americans in the United States in the culmination of the Civil Rights Movement. His legacy long after his passing continues to inspire people...

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