DIANE PHILLIPS: Let’s tackle a touchy subject - Is it time to wrap our hands and heads around regulating the massage industry?
With all the bombshell headlines bombarding us this week, you’d be right to wonder why I would bother to focus on the massage industry and the training and certification that should prepare for those practicing it.
Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup: Captains ‘shed intimate details about their sloops’
THE Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup has garnered a lot of chatter this year, with many sharing their strong opinions on the limited-edition Bahamas Goombay Punch cans, which highlight the six sloops competing in the 3rd Annual Bahamas Goombay Punch Cup.
$5.4m Abaco vacation rental to draw strong interest at auction
A high-end Abaco rental destination, known for generating annual six-figure income and listed at $5.4m, is expected to generate strong interest when auction bidding opens.
New president unveiled for Exuma’s Chamber
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce has elected Ehren Hanna as its new president for the three-year 2025–2027 term.
Exuma Chamber stages annual business awards
The Exuma Chamber of Commerce has held its annual Business Excellence Awards luncheon at Blu on the Water restaurant.
Defence grills Water and Sewerage GM on ministerial approval of contracts awarded
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) manager rejected a defence attorney’s assertion that the corporation never followed its policy requiring ministerial approval for contracts over $250,000.
Bell dismisses concerns of need for stricter vetting of housing applicants
MINISTER of Housing and Urban Renewal Keith Bell has dismissed concerns about stricter vetting for government housing applicants after a past recipient was charged over murder conspiracy allegations.
Grand Lucayan ‘important’ but GB needs more - DPM
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper acknowledged the importance of the Grand Lucayan resort to Grand Bahama’s economy but suggested that it should not be the sole driver of the island’s economic revitalisation.
Inspectors: Law caps rent at 20% of property’s value
Government inspectors yesterday asserted that Bahamian law prevents landlords charging tenants rental rates that exceed more than 20 percent of the property’s value.
Inspections uncover merchant with 35 expired drug products
The Bahamas’ consumer watchdog says its officials found one Bimini merchant with 35 expired items, including some dating from 2021, during recent inspections on the island.
Modify ‘crippling’ property declaration, Gov’t urged
The Government was yesterday urged to modify the “crippling” and “onerous” requirement for companies and IBCs to declare all their Bahamas-based real estate holdings by February 15.
Grand Lucayan facing ‘chilly’ $532k demand
The Grand Lucayan is facing a demand for $532,282 plus loss of income over accusations it left two rented AC chillers “inoperable” due to the poor quality of its water supply.
Opposition chair: ‘Come clean’ over energy reforms progress
The Opposition’s chairman yesterday urged the Government to “come clean” over its energy transformation deal amid suggestions a key partner has paused work while it waits for all agreements to be formalised.
Foreign vessel accused of ‘dozen’ illegal charters
Authorities yesterday said they hope the arrest of a vessel and its occupants accused of conducting at least “a dozen” illegal charters will deter other violators from abusing Bahamian waters.
DPM touts $1.25bn cruise tourism effect
Cruise tourism injects around $1.25bn into the Bahamian economy annually, the deputy prime minister estimated yesterday, and accounts for just over one-fifth of total visitor spending.
Officials prepare for historic SpaceX Falcon 9 landing
THE BAHAMAS will become part of SpaceX history later this month when a Falcon 9 rocket booster lands off the coast of The Exumas.
Ransomware attack on university
THE University of The Bahamas (UB) has been the victim of a ransomware attack - and a union president has expressed concerns that the term may have to be extended as a result.
Sands: Come clean on energy deal
The Opposition’s chairman yesterday urged the Government to “come clean” over its energy transformation deal amid suggestions a key partner has paused work while it waits for agreements to be formalised.
