Freeport’s industrial status ‘turns off’ tourism investors
A Grand Bahama businessman says Freeport's billing as an industrial centre might be turning away potential investment in hotels and tourism-related businesses.
Retailers see modest back-to-school surge
Back-to-school retailers yesterday said they have seen a modest increase in store traffic in recent weeks that was "nothing to write home about" as private schools prepare for students to return.
Varicoceles: A bag of worms
Varicoceles are distended, enlarged testicular veins that may feel like a bag of worms in a man's scrotum. Varicoceles can occur on one side within the scrotum or on both sides. They usually appear during or soon after puberty but they can occur at any time.
‘Five to six Bahamian children in need of surgery’
A chance to save a heart even without the annual ball
CONTRARY to a previous announcement, the annual Heart Ball is not being held next month.
Move it before you lose it
How set up your work-at-home space to prevent pain or injury
WHETHER your workplace is in office or now at home during the pandemic, Dr Miquela Rolle and her team at Paramount Rehabilitation and Fitness are encouraging Bahamians to consider the way in which their space is set up.
Helping women in need dress for success
IN PARTNERSHIP with the Salvation Army, which is celebrating 90 years of service in the Bahamas, local clothing brand CAY 92 is currently conducting a drive to encourage people to donate gently used professional clothing for women in need.
Is it really an engagement without a ring?
CRYSTAL, unlike many other brides, is planning a wedding – deciding on a venue, the style of bridal gown dress, the bouquet, etcetera – all without the formal promise of marriage symbolised by an engagement ring.
EDITORIAL: Mixed messaging over virus fight
TO say that there are mixed messages over the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in The Bahamas would be an understatement.
PETER YOUNG: Special relationship remains whether or not Churchill’s bust stays in the Oval Office
After looking briefly last week at world prospects in the coming months under a new US government, two occurrences encourage me to consider what a Biden presidency might mean for Britain. These are the removal of the bust of Winston Churchill from the Oval Office and last weekend’s telephone call between President Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
FACE TO FACE: A leap of faith put Ren on a path to self-discovery
In the summer of 2018, my husband and I were attending the Bahamas Bridal Show. We were engaged at the time and it was just weeks away from our wedding.
Fusion uncertain of reopening date for facilities
DESPITE being given the approval from environmental health officials, Fusion Superplex officials say they are still uncertain when the complex’s cinemas and entertainment facilities will reopen as they are still awaiting word from the competent authority.
Davis raises concerns about first-time voter registration
OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis has raised concern about the level of frustration people are experiencing during first time voter registration.
Memo ‘just a reminder, not a way to silence staff’
THE president of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute said a recent memo sent to staff was not meant to silence anyone, but to just remind them of an existing internal policy.
Union chief: Taking vaccine should be a choice for teachers
TAKING the COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice for teachers, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.
Mitchell warns PM is manipulating people’s lives
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday said the government’s plans to extend the country’s state of emergency is a convenient way for Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “fight an election”.
Family: We did not organise Junkanoo rush for funeral
RELATIVES of the late funeral director Ted Sweeting insisted yesterday they were not responsible for organising a mini Junkanoo rush held in honour of their father on Saturday, saying family members were not even aware of Junkanooers’ plans until the day of the service.
Butler slams $28m loans judgment bid as ‘garbage’
Sky Bahamas’ former principal slammed as “garbage” yesterday’s bid by the airline’s main financier to obtain a default judgment against him over the alleged $28m “bogus loans conspiracy”.
New Atlantis furloughs branded ‘a major blow’
Atlantis’ move to place more workers back on furlough was yesterday branded “a major blow” to tourism’s recovery and revived calls for full termination packages to be paid to staff who want them.
COVID powers extension boost for labour market
The Chamber of Commerce’s labour specialist yesterday hailed the Government’s move to extend the COVID emergency powers to May 23 as easing uncertainty for thousands of workers and employers.
Oil explorer blasts ‘half-baked’ claims
The verbal battle between the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) and its opponents intensified yesterday as the oil explorer blasted “half-baked allegations” over its well’s insurance coverage.
