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Keep Freeport out of a 'political cess pool'
Major figures in last year's protest march to the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) have reiterated their opposition to its acquisition by the Government for fear Freeport will be dragged into "a political cess pool".
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US will warn over crime
My prediction has happened. Two American tourists in Exuma robbed of thousands of dollars, another State Department Advisory will happen warning American tourists of the crime in The Bahamas.
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Reinvesting 50% of corporate tax no GDP growth panacea
Reinvesting 50 percent of the revenues generated by a corporate income tax would lessen - but not eliminate - the negative economic impact of each of the four proposed implementation options, the Government is forecasting.
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Club Med: Over 75% of workforce returns
Club Med's general manager yesterday revealed that more than 75 percent of the resort's staff have returned to work at the property despite its near three-year shutdown due to COVID-19.
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ERIC WIBERG: The last flight of a Marauder
On October 17, 1944, five years into World War II, a B-26 Marauder aircraft assigned to the Royal Air Force Transport Command took off from the Windsor Field.
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Revenue surge to $274m via corporate tax switch
The Government could near-double pre-COVID business taxation revenues if it were to implement a 15 percent corporate income levy across-the-board on all entities bar those generating less than $500,000 in annual turnover.
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Cat Island 'going to get whole hog'
Government officials yesterday pledged that Cat Island is "going to get the whole hog" when it comes to airport, roads and utilities upgrades and investments.
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PM blasts 'blinkered' officials' tax attitude
The Prime Minister yesterday slammed "blinkered" public officials for adopting inflexible approaches to the collection of outstanding taxes that "close the business" and hinder economic growth and productivity.
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CORPORATE TAX PLAN REVEALED: Govt favours proposal of 10-12 percent rate for most businesses
The Government is leaning towards reforms that will see most Bahamas-based businesses pay a "modest" corporate income tax of either 10 or 12 percent with the only exception being small firms earning less than $500,000 annually.
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Bahamas branch of British Legion experiencing financial difficulties
THE Bahamas Branch of the British Legion is experiencing financial difficulties as it tries to cover its June distribution of money and goods.
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Gov’t striving to re-open Lucayan’s Breaker’s Cay
The Government has taken a "show me the money" approach with potential Grand Lucayan buyers at it works to open another part of the resort complex to support increased airlift to Grand Bahama, it was revealed yesterday.
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PETER YOUNG: Turkey’s identity at stake as the country faces a possible presidential run-off
TO many people, Turkey is something of an unknown quantity. But it is in the news at present because of last Sunday’s parliamentary and presidential elections. These are said to be the most pivotal polls in the nation’s history and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s toughest challenge since he first came to power in 2003.
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‘WE JUST SHOT OURSELVES IN THE FOOT’: Men’s national beach soccer team goalie speaks on Bahamas’ 4th place finish
It’s not every day that an athlete makes a successful transition from one sport to the other.
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PM calls for support for Bridgetown finance plan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is morally imperative that Caribbean and Latin American countries support the Bridgetown Initiative, a global climate finance plan.
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Fiscal year finish is ‘critical platform’ for 78% deficit cut
The Ministry of Finance's top official yesterday said the Government's financial performance over the next two months is "critical" to setting the foundation for a 2023-2024 fiscal year in which the deficit is forecast to be cut by 78 percent.
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Promotion Board in 67% website visitor increase
The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board's (NPIPB) chief executive says there has been a 67 percent year-over-year jump in visitor traffic to its website as it works to convert this increase into actual visitors.
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DEREK SMITH: ‘Peace of mind’ on data security
Individuals, companies and governments alike are increasingly concerned about data security and privacy as the digital landscape continues to expand.
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ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION: Unlocking the power of corporate social responsibility
IN today’s interconnected world, companies are increasingly expected to be socially responsible and accountable for how their practices impact society and the environment. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the concept that a business is responsible for more than just creating value and wealth for shareholders but should also seek to benefit the broader community in which it exists.
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Investor forum puts Grand Bahama in the spotlight
THE eyes of the world are on The Bahamas when it comes to investment and conservation, a conference in Grand Bahama heard this week.
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Bahamas trade deficit up $325m at five-year high
The Bahamas' trade deficit expanded by $314.6m or 10.7 percent during 2022 to hit a five-year high of $3.254bn, it was reveled yesterday, as inflation and higher global oil prices caused import costs to soar.
