PM: Fiscal risks forced gambling turnaround
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday gave his support for the regularisation of webshops, saying he had to go against his word in light of the fiscal situation.
Smuggled iguanas 'part of international racket'
THE two Romanian tourists who stuffed 13 iguanas into socks and smuggled them out of the Bahamas last month were a part of an international illegal racket which sells the critically endangered animals for thousands of dollars, according to Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage.
PM defends VAT coordinator against 'vicious attacks'
PRIME Minister Perry Christie last night underscored the redemptive power of a second chance as he defended VAT Coordinator Ishmael Lightbourne against “vicious attacks” over his tax delinquency.
Cash: I have not resigned from FNM
FNM chairman Darron Cash yesterday confirmed that he has not resigned from the party in the wake of media reports that he threatened to quit.
'Gaming reform risks nation's reputation'
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday warned that proposed gaming reforms threaten the country’s high standing in the industry. In a press statement, Mr McCartney criticised the government’s neglect of two “key issues”: discrimination against Bahamians, and the possibility of a National Lottery.
Gray calls for clear leadership roles in local government
AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray wants the Department of Local Government to have more clearly defined roles of leadership.
‘More than half of MPs owe property tax’
MORE than half the parliamentarians in the House of Assembly and the Senate are in arrears with their Real Property Taxes – owing millions of dollars to the government, DNA Leader Branville McCartney revealed yesterday.
FNM deputy speaks in support of gender equality
FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner joined in with marking International Women’s Day, which is celebrating the theme of “Equality for women is progress for all” this year.
Halkitis puts VAT back up in the air
STATE Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday confirmed that the government will now consider revisiting all proposals, including Value Added Tax, in the wake of the proposed regularisation and taxation of web shops.
'Bahamians not being kept informed over BEC future'
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Branville McCartney yesterday criticised the government for failing to keep Bahamians informed about what is happening with the country’s energy sector.
Miller says he was joking over abuse of women
LESLIE Miller, Tall Pines MP insisted yesterday that “I have never abused a woman in my entire life”. He claimed that his comments in Parliament last week were spoken in “jest”.
Mitchell to Munroe: Don’t mess with me
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell warned Dr Myles Munroe yesterday “not to mess” with him, charging that “just because someone sits on a pulpit and hides behind theology does not give them the right to make vile, slanderous statements”.
Mitchell ‘open to becoming leader’
FRED Mitchell, Fox Hill MP says he is still open to vying for the leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) should the vacancy arise.
Gibson: Double dipping is over
THE practice of “double dipping” has formally ended for workers in public corporations. For years civil servants had been able to enjoy a regular salary and collect sick benefits at a cost of nearly $10m a year to the public purse.
Minnis: If you reject 'no' vote, then call a general election
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the government should call a general election if it planned to go against the January 2013 referendum on web shops.
