‘We’re not taking VAT change sitting down’
A Freeport manufacturer yesterday warned its competitiveness will be undermined, and presence in The Bahamas endangered, by VAT reforms that have seemingly removed its ‘zero rated’ status.
‘Aggressively advance’ yacht registry, says AG
The Bahamas must “aggressively advance” the building of a yacht registry to capture a greater share of the business that passes through its waters annually, the attorney general said yesterday.
Gov’t ‘running out of time’ on extending Dorian relief
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday voiced concern that the Government is “running out of time” to clarify if the Dorian tax breaks will be extended beyond year-end.
Bahamas oil well creditors accept 84% debt hair-cut
Creditors owed a collective $11.3m for the drilling of an exploratory oil well in The Bahamas have agreed to accept a near-84 percent haircut on this debt, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Don’t rest on laurels’ over yachting registry
The Bahamas must reform its tax structure to become a competitive flag state for yachts, a marina operator urged yesterday, adding: “We cannot afford to rest on our laurels.”
Patient held after attack in hospital
A PATIENT was arrested after he attacked another patient at Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday.
Olympian’s wait for help drags on
OLYMPIC Gold medalist Ramon Miller says he’s still facing the “dilemma” of needing infrastructure at his Tropical Gardens home two months after his problem attracted national attention.
‘Time long overdue to act on gender violence’
SENATE President LaShell Adderley says the time is now to enforce, amend and enact legislation to curb the scourge of gender-based violence in the country. “Enough is enough,” she said yesterday.
Cooper - like FNM - hopes for Lucayan deal ‘soon’
DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said the Davis administration is determined to fix the Grand Lucayan resort, adding an announcement on the beleaguered property will hopefully be made soon.
PLP PARTNERED TO STAGE CARNIVAL: Process defended as standard practice in raising party funding
FREE National Movement Senator Maxine Seymour tabled a letter in the Senate yesterday that purports to show that the Ministry of Finance gave the Progressive Liberal Party temporary approval to import “equipment, apparatus, trailers and supplies” for the Christmas Carnival event.
Jonquel Jones is the MVP frontrunner in EuroLeague
Jonquel Jones’ double double streak recently came to an end but she remains the frontrunner to claim another MVP award this season.
Stockstill and Blue Raiders arrive ahead of Bahamas Bowl
HAVING left on the losing end in their first trip here in 2015, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders’ head coach Rick Stockstill said he’s looking for a more favourable outcome when they take on the Toledo Rockets in this year’s Bahamas Bowl.
Candle, Rockets ‘looking forward to a great week here at Atlantis’
WITH 13 seniors returning from their team that participated in their previous trip here in 2018, head coach Jason Candle said he hopes that his Toledo Rockets can leave the Bahamas this time around with the Bahamas Bowl trophy on their plane.
Man denies deceiving police by giving false name
A 38-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with unlawful possession and deceit of a public officer.
Man accused of raping teenager
A 22-YEAR-OLD man accused of raping a teenaged girl earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.
Prince Strachan gets his first official NCAA Division I offer
PRINCE Strachan received his first official NCAA Division I offers of his recruitment process and his first from a Group of Five programme.
Robbery suspects remanded to custody
TWO men accused of robbing a man with a knife earlier this month were remanded to prison yesterday.
Corporate and govt partnership
I was pleased to see and hear about the roll out of a financial motivational lottery for unvaccinated Bahamians who volunteer to receive their first jabs this month. This is wonderful news and a great holiday gift from The Fox Foundation and its Board of Directors/Trustees. It is vital that all Bahamians should be vaccinated against the worst ravages of the ongoing pandemic if we are to successfully reopen the economy.
IMF and taxation
With regard to the article which appeared in your paper on Friday, Mr James Smith is quite correct in saying that we should not be led like blindfolded sheep to the slaughter by the tax-loving, socialist leaning IMF.
Banking services
As we come to close of a very difficult financial year certain of our banks are celebrating operating here for some years. One would have thought as part of their celebration high on their list to do would be: How can we improve customer relations, but, no, hell bent instructed from Ottawa reduce our services make it more and more impersonal and clap our hands and slap our backs – job well done.
