STATESIDE: Zuckerberg and Goodell dealing with controversies
FACEBOOK owner Mark Zuckerberg and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell are both in the news these days, for many of the same basic reasons. While neither is likely very happy about the situation, they can likely take some comfort from the fact that they are both very wealthy, powerful and influential. And even in the near term, both are likely to retain the outsized influence they wield, both in the U.S. and around the world.
FRONT PORCH: Communicating to Bahamian public in the modern age
THERE is a tremendous lack of understanding of the nature and purpose of public communications by government and business entities in The Bahamas, even as the demands of social media have upended and continue to transform modern communications.
EDITORIAL: Davis cuts with one hand, increases with the other
THERE has been a lot of talk, but yesterday we got to see Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis unveil his plan to reduce value added tax to ten percent.
‘Overwhelming majority’ choose next University of The Bahamas president
THE board of trustees of the University of The Bahamas has concluded its search for the next UB president after an “overwhelming majority” reached the same decision on the school’s next successor.
Public service pension rise by Dec 1
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said public service pensions will increase effective December 1
180 tests were used in free pilot scheme on Inagua
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said 180 rapid antigen tests were administered last week during the government’s pilot free testing programme on Inagua, resulting in three positive COVID-19 results.
Pandemic has had ‘cataclysmic’ impact on education
EDUCATION Technical and Vocational Training Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said COVID-19 has had a “cataclysmic” impact on education as she pledged to ensure the country does not produce “a lost generation of Bahamian youth.”
PAHO offers advice on dealing with island clusters
AS health officials are dealing with COVID-19 clusters in some Family Islands, a Pan American Health Organization incident manager pointed to ways to deal with this issue.
‘The truth and the dangerous’
The Prime Minister’s assertion of “a $1bn difference” between the pre-election fiscal report and “the truth” was yesterday branded “reckless and dangerous” by his predecessor.
Coalition chief optimistic VAT cut to boost revenue
The Coalition for Responsible Taxation’s head yesterday voiced optimism that the 10 percent VAT slash will generate more revenue than the current structure once zero ratings are eliminated.
PM targeting $550m annual revenue rise
The Government will have to increase its annual income by more than $550m to hit the Prime Minister’s target of achieving a 25 percent revenue-to-GDP ratio by the time his term in office ends.
Banks not ‘betting against economy’
Top bankers yesterday rejected the Prime Minister’s assertion that they are “betting against The Bahamas’ economy” after it was revealed that a recent bond issue was just 40 percent subscribed.
63-year-old man is latest COVID-19 death
THE Ministry of Health reported one new COVID-19 death and 27 new cases yesterday.
Protest outside Parliament
A SMALL group protested outside Parliament yesterday in response to conditions at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Maternity Ward.
Minnis: $1bn allegation is reckless and dangerous
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his successor’s allegation that his administration’s pre-election report on the government’s fiscal position was incomplete to the tune of $1bn “was very reckless and dangerous”.
Thompson: Poorest will be hardest hit by VAT change
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the Davis administration will be hurting the most vulnerable people in society when it reintroduces value added tax on breadbasket items.
‘$1bn hole in pre-election report’
AS he declared his administration’s plan to steer the country out of crisis, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is faced with a $1 billion difference between numbers provided by the previous administration’s pre-election report and the true state of government liabilities.
VAT CUT BY JAN 1: PM Davis in pledge over 10% tax rate
THE Davis administration’s much anticipated value added tax decrease to 10 percent will be implemented by no later than January 1, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.
Mother Pratt deputises for Governor General
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia “Mother” Pratt will serve as deputy to the governor general while Governor General Sir Cornelius A Smith is out of the country for a few days.
Feeding programme: We need your help
THE organiser of an inner-city feeding programme is now appealing to local businesses and food suppliers for assistance as the demand for food heightens.
