Nu Woman magazine

Erica Meus-Saunders, Founder, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

2009 was a difficult year for many; we here in the Bahamas finally tasted recession. Despite all of this, many positive things came to the forefront. I believe that we as Bahamians developed a greater sense of community, an understanding that we need each other to move forward and survive. The term ‘No man is an island‘ was never more apparent.

In spite of the recession, life went on; we saw the opening of many new businesses and the continued success of others, with events such as Islands of the World Fashion Week and the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) still managing to hold their own.

In this issue, we feature exclusive footage from Islands of the World Fashion Week, with Next Generation Award winner, Darcel de Vlugt, along with designers Sabrina Sturrup and Phylicia Ellis, all photographed by Lyndah Wells. We cover several events from BIFF and talk with Bahamian writer and director, Kareem Mortimer whose film ‘Children of God‘, premiered on opening night. We also feature Lenny Kravitz, who had his first acting role in ‘Precious‘ - BIFF‘s closing night film, and Johnny Depp who received the Career Achievement Award.

With 2010 rolling in, Nu Woman is focusing on Bahamian women. We talked with nine ‘21st Century‘ Bahamian women - by birth or domicile- who are entrepreneurs, singers, actors, motivators and mothers.

We showcase Jux-tie-position, a local exhibit held at The Hub, as well as Babalu Caribbean Bar and Grill, a place that provides a venue for local talent to be seen; we also talk with the creators of BahamasLocal.com; and Leah Larwood, from our Fall 2009 issue, concludes her story on her first New York City marathon.

We hope that you enjoy this jammed pack issue and look forward to feedback from you. Wishing you all the best in this New Year!

Erica Meus-Saunders
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Nu Woman magazine. A Woman's guide to fashion, fitness and everyday living