Get the Comfort you Need: Adjustable Beds from Island Bedding

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Get the comfort you need with an affordable adjustable bed at Island Bedding and Furniture!

With its upscale features and congenial price tag, it's no wonder the
S-cape adjustable bed base is one of our most popular. The bed adjusts
to your every whim, soothes you with luxurious massage, and incorporates
the very latest in comfort technology. We appreciate your
individuality. So there's no limit to the number of position
permutations. Adjust away until you find your bliss. And then stop. Take
a deep breath, and savor the moment.

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Hubert Ingraham's environmental legacy

If one had to compare Hubert Ingraham to an American President, that country’s 26th Chief Executive is an apt comparison in significant ways. Like Teddy Roosevelt, Mr. Ingraham is a colorful and complex personality with a sometimes brash and “take me as I am” persona.

Often, rather than mincing, dicing or massaging their words, these leaders delivered in sizeable chunks opinions which endlessly delighted some while exasperating others. Endowed with photographic memory, both men proved endlessly curious and energetic chief executives.

They both demitted office after two terms, yet eventually ran for high office again. While Mr. Ingraham went on to further ele ...

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Laid-Off Worker Creates "We've Got Time to Help" Volunteer Group

Like many people in the current economy, Seth Reams of Portland, Ore., lost his job several months ago. But he soon realized that there were only so many hours a day he could spend looking for work—so what could he do with the rest of his time?

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Renu Day Spa Valentine's Menu

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Valentine's is just around the corner and we've got the perfect gift for that special someone in your life!

Try our Couples Cranberry Massage & Cranberry Delight Paraffin Pedicures.

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and step into a quiet paradise at Renu Day Spa.

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Beautifying Body and Mind

Thursday 2nd May 2013  6:30 PM

Beautifying Body and Mind The Bahamas Chamber Of Commerce and Employers Confederation along with Belle Mente Spa and Salon are inviting you to its, First Corporate Spa Business After Hours.”Beautifying Body and Mind”. Come and Join us for an evening of networking, while being pampered with mini massages and hand massages along with wine and appetizers. Packages are also being offered to Chamber members, please click on the link http://www.bellamentespaandsalon.com for more information. · Date: May 2nd, 2013 Time: 6:30pm – 9pm Venue: Bella Mente Spa and Salon (Faith Avenue) Directions, Heading South on Faith Avenue from Carmichael Rd, Pass third corner on the right Bella Mente will be on will be the peach and gray building on the right. This is a free event for all Chamber Members, spaces are limited. To register you can contact the office at 322-2145 or email to shannie@thebahamschamber.com

Surviving the great juggling act

LaToya Moxey's drive and extensive experience in the retail and hospitality industries have led her to launch Maven Brands, a unique lifestyle company.
In this week's edition of Da Plunge, the owner and creative director spoke candidly about the three companies that encompass Maven Brands: Minka Swimwear, Maven Candles & Company and Dragon Flies Media Group. She shared with Guardian Business that her companies reflect various aspects of her life, but it all began with the opening of Maven Candles & Company in 2009.
"Well, I was in the retail industry before I came into hospitality. That's when I got a chance to see how parent companies operate and how they have subsidiaries underneath them. So, I always had the ideas in the back of my head," she explained.
"I didn't want to limit myself just because someone says that I can't or that I shouldn't or they don't have anything to do with one another. Just because I was interested in those particular things, I just did my research and what was required of me to get it started. I took my time to bring each company into fruition."
Moxey described Maven Brands as a lifestyles company that offers many different services.
"One of our companies is Minka Swimwear. We design high-end swimwear for the young miss and junior markets, as well as Maven Candles and Company where we manufacture soy candles, massage oil to individuals and we wholesale them to our local spas, hotels and other companies on the islands," she said. "Dragon Flies Media Group is a boutique media group where we have a networking system with professionals in graphic design. The marketing and public relations world come together to make sure that we all get work."
Moxey admitted to Guardian Business that her life is quite interesting, as she balances her roles as mother and wife, running her three growing businesses and holding down a full-time job. But said she wouldn't have it any other way.
She further noted how each company has a special focus in her life.
"With Maven Candles & Company, it was my first company so it took precedence over everything else because I wanted to produce a product that was really true to the concept that I had for it which is a natural, green product. That one is very special to me."
"Later on, after having an issue finding a swimsuit I liked and of course being a mother, a woman in her early to mid 30s, we start to get body conscious. So I started thinking about creating something that would make me feel comfortable and in turn make other women feel comfortable. Any time I have a line now, my focus is on that, each company has a special place and focus."
When she started her first business three years ago, the biggest challenge she faced was funding. Despite this challenge, Moxey said her businesses are growing and showing great promise, as she currently has one full-time employee and a team of volunteers.
"I have someone from the Job Readiness program working for me. I am fortunate to have a full-time employee to learn about what I am doing and utilize it, whether she stays with the company or ventures out into the job market. Depending on the project size, we have a volunteer team that assist us in getting the job done," according to Moxey.
Moxey said she is excited about Maven Brand's future, as there are several initiatives on the agenda for all three companies.
"We have just completed our website, rebranding and restructuring mavenbrands.net and it's now an e-commerce site. We will be re-branding our products, changing our logos and adding more items to them because we are getting a lot of international interest now, so we have been shipping items away. We are so excited because we didn't have that experience before, up until this year."
"We are making sure that our product is retail ready. For Minka Swimwear, we are working with our manufacturers to produce our inventory and we are getting ready to showcase our collection again. We will be offering our swimwear to a retail store in Naples, Florida."

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Get the Comfort you Need: Adjustable Beds from Island Bedding

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Get the comfort you need with an affordable adjustable bed at Island Bedding and Furniture!

With its upscale features and congenial price tag, it's no wonder the
S-cape adjustable bed base is one of our most popular. The bed adjusts
to your every whim, soothes you with luxurious massage, and incorporates
the very latest in comfort technology. We appreciate your
individuality. So there's no limit to the number of position
permutations. Adjust away until you find your bliss. And then stop. Take
a deep breath, and savor the moment.

read more »

The Blackout V

Friday 18th December 2009  9:00 PM

Gifts will be given to the first 1000 Patrons Awesome Live Performance by: "Be" $60 VIP (Includes Free Drinks, Food, Free Massage, Separate Music. $100 Black Lounge (Bottle Service Only - Comes with 1 Bottle of any Premium Alcohol, Personalized service, Full Access to VIP, You can upgrade any (1) person to Black Lounge Status - Only 100 tickets) Host: K.O. Productions Start Time: December 18th at 9:00pm End Time: December 20th at 4:00am Where: Fort Charlotte Grounds

Campaign aims to ignite healthy living shift for Bahamian people

THE LOVE Yourself and Your Health campaign will continue for its second year - renewing a commitment to "encourage, empower, and ignite" a cultural shift in Bahamian people towards healthy living.

In addition to giveaways, demos and recipes, music, and discounts on health services and veggie food, organisers have also added a Green Smoothie Challenge which will afford participants an opportunity to win a three-month healthy living assistance package for 2011.

The Love Yourself Wellness Package will include a health assessment, one meal per day, green smoothies, natural health and beauty products and a host of health services such as, massage therapy, physical training, acupuncture, and chiro ...

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Renu Day Spa Valentine's Menu: Feb 1 - 7 Savings!

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - Valentine's is just around the corner and we've got the perfect gift for that special someone in your life!

Act now and receive a special savings.

Purchases made on February 1st!

Try our Couples Cranberry Massage & Cranberry Delight Paraffin Pedicures.

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and step into a quiet paradise at Renu Day Spa.

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