I am a creative and I support creatives, which is one of the reasons why I support local artisans. For the past five years at least, I have been patronising a wonderful, colourful spot in Nassau called Bahamas Craft Cottage. The island boutique is a creative hotspot that's filled to the brim ...
Watch People’s Response When You Elevate
If it's one thing I know it's that everyone sitting in the front row ain't a fan. In fact, many of them want a front row seat just so they can A: keep an eye on you at all times and B: be the first to witness when you fall. I learned a long time ago that people may want to see you do well, ...
We Must Insist Women Play Key Role In 2022
Hearing Loretta Butler-Turner admit that female politicians don’t receive the same level of respect as their male counterparts regardless of what they bring to the table didn’t surprise me at all. But, it sure did hurt to hear it nonetheless. The former Opposition leader, who has ...
New York Blog Features This Bahamian Gyal
A New York-based blog that highlights the stories of Caribbean people has profiled This Bahamian Gyal in its latest post. The Millennial Jamaican, which is run by Jamaican-born blogger, Suzanna Markland, was created to change the narrative about Caribbean people, particularly those living in the ...
Happy Emancipation Day, Bahamas!
Today is Emancipation Day across The Bahamas. Not only is it a public holiday, but it is also a day of reflection for me and so many other Bahamians, who no doubt will pause to remember their ancestors who were once slaves. On August 1, 1834 , slavery was abolished in the British Empire. The ...