New auto chief eyes VAT cut sales bump
The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association’s (BMDA) newly-elected president yesterday voiced optimism that the VAT rate cut could spark a 10-20 percent uptick in consumer auto purchases.
BTC revenues up 7% to $48m
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) generated a 7 percent year-over-over increase in 2021 third quarter revenues after adding 3,000 Internet and TV subscribers in the period.
Insurance VAT return ‘not even on the table’
A Cabinet minister yesterday said making homeowners insurance VAT-able was “not even on the table”, with legislation to effect the rate cut to be tabled in Parliament by next Wednesday.
Hotels won’t rebound to pre-COVID employment
A top hotelier yesterday conceded it will “be very difficult” for existing Bahamian resorts to fully return to 100 percent of pre-COVID staffing levels due to the changed working environment.
Pintard: I’ll unite FNM factions
MARCO City MP Michael Pintard pledged to shake up the status quo and unify the different factions of the Free National Movement as he launched his leadership bid last night.
‘Schools not ready’ for classes in person
WHILE officials hope to soon announce a date for the resumption of face-to-face learning, Education Minister Glenys Hanna Martin disclosed that several schools will be unable to open due to an unsatisfactory state of repair.
‘LET’S VACCINATE 200K BY YEAR END’: Health officials set goal of half of nation given jab by January
HEALTH officials plan to “ramp up” the country’s vaccination campaign with a goal to have about 50 percent of the population vaccinated by the end of the year, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
House dispute erupts over controversial water plant
A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.
Deloitte hired to review $535m BPL refinance
The Government has hired Deloitte & Touche to conduct a 30-day “rapid assessment” of Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) massive $535m refinancing, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.
ART OF GRAPHIX: Unlocking the creative spirit
Creative people are those who imagine the possibilities and wonders of the world. They can immerse themselves in imagination and fantasy, yet remain grounded enough to turn their dreams into reality. They are often described as dreamers, but that does not mean they live with their heads in the clouds. Art must be creative as it is a product of our imagination. We can use art as an expression of our feelings, emotions and selves.
COVID rules to spark barber price increase
Bahamians were yesterday warned to expect price increases at barbers, hair salons and spas due to capacity restrictions set to be impose under the Government’s new COVID-119 rules.
House dispute erupts over controversial water plant
A dispute erupted in the House of Assembly yesterday over a troubled New Providence wastewater treatment plant that the new administration is pledging to finish “in the shortest possible time”.
Up, up, up go the costs
With the presentation of the Supplementary Budget yesterday somehow I felt a lot more reassured in the presentation than when the previous administration talked about finances.
Government appointments
Here are three appointments the government should consider to bring peace in the relevant departments.
VAT issue - good, bad or stupid?
Comments by a leading manager indicates that removal of the exemptions and returning VAT on Insurances will have a double-edged sword for Government... isn’t the Government Health Insurance some $100m premium so 10% = $10m VAT payment.
Cycle your way to a fitter life
Park your car, throw away the keys, jump on your bike and make your noble contribution to climate change!
Pro basketball player ‘Shaq’ Cleare will return to Spain
SHAQUILLE Cleare will return to Spain in the Española de Baloncesto – Gold while Travis Munnings and Kino Burrows had season high performances for their respective clubs.
Cubans deny damaging Detention Centre
FORTY-FOUR Cubans who denied damaging more than $18,000 worth of infrastructure at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre were yesterday remanded to prison leading up to their three-day trial.
Pay up or go to jail over drugs
A MAN caught with $600 worth of marijuana must pay more than twice that amount to avoid spending four months in prison.
60-year-old accused of indecent assault by kissing teenage girl
A 60-year-old man who admitted kissing a teenage girl on her lips against her will was yesterday remanded into custody pending sentencing.
