It is reputed to be the heaviest, hardest, strongest wood in the world. The Lignum Vitae can resist the elements and is almost completely immune to insect attacks (The Wood Database, 2014). Derived from the Latin, Lignum Vitae’s meaning, tree of life, is quite apt – considering the wood is also used for medicinal purposes. It is no surprise then that this tree is the national … [Read more...] about The Tree of Life and IDB Pink Campaign
The Bahamas
Is the Bahamas Affected by the “Caribbean Sclerosis?”
In collaboration with the College of The Bahamas, the Caribbean Economics Team of the Inter-American Development Bank organized a presentation on the macro-report, ‘Is there a Caribbean Sclerosis?’ which took place on June 26th, 2014. The report ‘comprehensively addresses the issue of poor economic growth in the Caribbean, is structured around the following key questions: Does … [Read more...] about Is the Bahamas Affected by the “Caribbean Sclerosis?”
Investing Strategically: Tying the Budget to the Vision in the Bahamas
The new Baha Mar development, photo by Wilshire Bethel In 2015, the Bahamian people will articulate the Nation's first ever cross-sectorial National Development Plan. This plan, penned by the people through widespread consultation, will put to paper their collective vision as to what life in The Bahamas will look like in the decades to come. It is a necessary step for the … [Read more...] about Investing Strategically: Tying the Budget to the Vision in the Bahamas
Conquering Sports Tourism in the Caribbean
This past weekend (May 24-25, 2014) was truly an exciting two days here in The Bahamas. BAH-MAZING according to a post written by Spikes on spikes.iaaf.org. The Bahamas hosted the IAAF World Relay Championships in our brand new stadium. More than 40 countries including more than 500 athletes participated. You could feel the electricity in the stadium amongst the loud cheers as … [Read more...] about Conquering Sports Tourism in the Caribbean
Hey good-lookin’, whatcha got cookin’?
I recently completed the Eight Weeks to Wellness programme here in The Bahamas. This programme is put on by the Better Living Health Center each year in the Bahamas. As one of the coaches, I assisted in the guidance of just under 200 persons to achieve a better and healthier lifestyle. Most of the persons apart of the programme were plagued by Chronic Non-communicable … [Read more...] about Hey good-lookin’, whatcha got cookin’?