Foreign yacht VAT end 'not big enough carrot'
Eliminating VAT on foreign yacht charters by combining it into one 14 percent all-in fee is "not enough of a carrot" to reclaim The Bahamas' lost 40 percent market share, a marina chief is warning.
Pilot shortage fear eased from exam dispute settlement
Bahamian airmen and this nation's aviation regulator have settled their dispute over the newly-mandated 'air law' exam that some feared would spark a pilot shortage and damage the local industry.
'Beef up brand Bahamas' via yacht registry tax cuts
A yacht broker has urged this nation to "beef up brand Bahamas" by cutting charter fees for vessels that register under this country's flag, as he asserted: "Everybody wins."
MP's 'zero confidence' on real estate VAT reversal
An Opposition MP says he has "zero confidence" that the Government is going to make last-minute changes to proposed legal reforms that threaten to throw real estate sales "on their head".
Family Island wholesale visits 'not a witch hunt'
The Government's consumer watchdog on Friday visited several Bahamian wholesalers to investigate claims of expired or damaged goods being shipped to Family Island retailers.
Abaco hotel concern over BPL power woe
Abaco hoteliers are warning that Bahamas Power & Light's (BPL) outdated infrastructure is causing yet another challenge for the island’s tourism sector.
DANIEL FERGUSON: Recalling my mentor in public procurement
Most of you know that my written articles are geared towards sharing knowledge and insights with both my public procurement colleagues and the Bahamian public at large.
Gas retailers hope no 'tremendous' price impact from Middle East war
Bahamian gasoline retailers are hoping to escape any "tremendous” price hike from the impact Israel's conflict with Iran will have on global oil costs.
Water Corp says Long Island woe not as bad as suggested
The Water and Sewerage Corporation has fired back at assertions by Long Island's MP that his constituents lost water supply because of troubles at the island's reverse osmosis plant.
‘Reclaiming national identity’ in Downtown Nassau revival
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said a “a major entertainment” project could serve as an anchor for reviving downtown Nassau - an objective he described as “reclaiming our national identity”.
‘Under-explored’ TV, film targeted for tax breaks
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday revealed the Government is crafting a package of tax breaks and other concessions aimed at stimulating the “under-explored” film and TV production industry.
Court rejects claim Bahamas assisting ‘fishing expedition’
The Supreme Court yesterday rejected assertions that The Bahamas’ provision of assistance to a global Internet and cyber fraud investigation is “an impermissible fishing expedition”.
Seabed lease reforms in marina uncertainty
Bahamian marinas were yesterday said to be uncertain over how and whether new charges and provisions for seabed leases will impact the sector ahead of today’s meeting with the Port Department.
Deltec: FTX collapse used as $35m damages revenge
A Bahamian bank is accusing a payments provider of exploiting FTX’s collapse and related unproven claims to trash its reputation in revenge for launching a $35m damages claim against it.
DPM: ‘No stone unturned’ in filling Silver Airways gap
The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in filling the airlift void created by Silver Airways’ collapse with Bahamasair already called upon to help.
