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Island Luck chief: ‘I was misled’ on web shop taxes
ISLAND Luck’s principal is alleging that the Government “misled” him over planned web shop tax increases, adding: “My legitimate expectation in a proper consultation was dashed.”
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Gov't can use 75% 'no show' mandate to legalise gaming
The Government can use the fact that 75 per cent of the electorate failed to vote in Monday’s referendum as “a mandate” to legalise web shop gaming, a leading businessman said yesterday, although it is apparently willing to risk potential “turmoil” from shutting the sector down.
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Rollins won’t resign seat despite quitting PLP
FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins has dismissed calls from some in the Progressive Liberal Party to resign from his seat and force a by-election.
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FNM leader says law is a reward for PLP backers
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the proposed Gaming Bill as a “charter for law breakers and the select few”.
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‘Get Freeport back to work’
A former Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) in-house attorney yesterday urged the Government to renew Freeport’s expiring tax incentives immediately, arguing: “Let’s get the island back to work.”
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Public insurer claim a ‘meaningless distinction’
A “privately managed” public insurer as proposed by the Government under National Health Insurance (NHI) is likely a “meaningless distinction” according to Bahamas Insurance Commission (BIA) chairman Emmanuel Komolafe, as he reiterated concerns over political interference and unfair competition.
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Exemptions are a cruel gimmick
By its nature, a Value Added Tax affects the whole domestic eco-system of an economy. It applies to everything. That is how it is intended and that is its strength. As such, the application of “exemptions” is meaningless, because everywhere the recipient of the exemption turns, he still has to pay VAT in order to use the money he has “saved” via the exemption.
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Murder is a national tragedy
THE murder of Inspector Carlis Blatch has rocked this nation. As it should. He is gone. We wish we could turn back the hands of time. We can’t.
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Activists fear 'meaningless' environmental bond security
Activists have warned that the watering down of performance bond obligations imposed on developers in new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations could render such security "meaningless".
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FNM warning over BTC offer
“MEANINGLESS shuffling and schemes” will not be in the Prime Minister’s best interests as the government further considers BTC and Cable & Wireless’s final offer, the Free National Movement warned.
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EDITOR, The Tribune.
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NIB exemption called for over roadworks
The Government was yesterday urged to exempt all businesses impacted by the New Providence Road Improvement Project from their 5.9 per cent share of National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions for a year, with some describing the proposed micro loan and BEC concessions as “meaningless”.
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Underachievers
In the aftermath of the PLP’s self imposed “100 day challenge”, the Rt Hon Perry G Christie claims to be very pleased with their accomplishments
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Ankle bracelets being tampered with ‘every day’
NATIONAL Security State Minister Keith Bell yesterday declared that ankle-monitoring bracelets were tampered with every day as he stressed the critical need for the proposed amendments to the Bail Act.
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Is the gambling referendum worth the time?
THE upcoming referendum is really yucking up my vexation. I join the chorus of Bahamians encouraging the government to put a proper referendum forward; one that is worth suffering the inconvenience of going out to vote. There is no shame in doing the right thing.
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Minister speaks at church
MINISTER of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe was a special guest lecturer in Freeport at First Baptist Church’s celebration of the life of Sir Lynden Pindling, entitled “On Their Shoulders.”
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VAT rate slash celebration seen as premature
A well-known businessman believes it would be premature to celebrate the Government’s decision to lower Value-Added Tax (VAT) to below 15 per cent, as it is unclear how much duty rates will now be cut.
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An Easter message from Bishop Laish Boyd
By THE RT. REV’D. LAISH BOYD, BISHOP OF THE ANGLICAN
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Jobless numbers up 10% year-over-year
An FNM leadership contender has expressed concern that the Government is usurping the private sector’s role as chief job creator, after unemployment increased 10.2 per cent year-over-year.
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Death penalty
I cry shame on the Government for not fully implementing and carrying out the death penalty as required by law.
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