Tax agency targets real property tax registration
A Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) official says there has been a noticeable improvement in business tax compliance in recent years.
Walker: Bahamas is a valued partner, not just another pretty island
US Ambassador Herschel Walker yesterday reaffirmed his country’s ongoing support for The Bahamas in the wake of recent US policy changes, saying the United States does not see The Bahamas as just another pretty island, but as a valued friend and partner.
Bahamasair to temporarily reroute Long Island flights via Stella Maris
Bahamasair has announced a temporary change to its Long Island service due to ongoing upgrades at the Deadman’s Cay Airport terminal and runway.
Former cop cries at guilty verdict
FORMER Police Staff Association chairman Sonny Miller broke down in tears yesterday after being convicted yesterday of smuggling $1.4m worth of cocaine and $34,000 worth of marijuana into Acklins in 2022.
‘ Zero VAT on food as long food as long as PLP in govt’
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday that Value Added Tax will remain at zero on all unprepared grocery items if the Davis administration is returned to office after the next general election.
PM urges shift from recovery to long-term growth at Business Outlook
PRIME Minister Philip Davis yesterday said The Bahamas must move decisively beyond post-crisis recovery and focus on building a diversified, long-term economy, arguing that the country is now operating “from a position of strength.”
Spanish Wells land owner claims property demolition was illegal
PROPERTY OWNER Blake Pinder has accused government officials of illegally demolishing his family’s property in Spanish Wells, claiming authorities failed to properly engage him despite repeated efforts to regularise the development.
Police recover vehicle used in Bernard Road murder
POLICE have recovered the vehicle used in Wednesday’s murder in Bernard Road as the search continues for the suspects responsible.
Watson: I will step down as GM of ZNS if nominated
PLP aspirant for Southern Shores and ZNS General Manager Clint Watson said last night he would resign from his post if he secures the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination.
Customs: Enforcement has led to sharp decline in illegal drug shipments found
CUSTOMS officials believe sustained enforcement efforts and joint operations with partner agencies has led to a significant decline in illegal drug shipments into Nassau in recent months.
Man remanded charged with Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery
A MAN accused of robbing another man at knifepoint on Christmas Eve was remanded to prison earlier this week.
Woman accused of stabbing and injuring husband on Boxing Day
A WOMAN accused of stabbing and injuring her husband on Boxing Day was granted bail yesterday.
US pair accused of illegal fishing on 17 occasions
TWO American men were yesterday accused of illegally operating a fishing vessel in the waters of Exuma and Bimini on 17 occasions over the past two years.
Halkitis: Higher local production needed to cut cost of living
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis acknowledged yesterday that while the government’s newly announced Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on unprepared foods sold in stores is a positive step, the high cost of living can only be meaningfully reduced by increasing local production rather than relying heavily on imports.
Nassau Village clean-up to include new transfer station
THE Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has begun a major clean-up exercise in Nassau Village, targeting long-standing illegal dumping sites and announcing plans for a permanent transfer station to curb indiscriminate disposal of waste.
