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CLIMBDOWN? Webshops set to win deal on new tax rates
The web shop industry’s “sliding scale” tax structure could be cut to just two bands with much lower rates under new proposals being considered by the Government.
Dive companies 'shaking in our boots' over VAT
Bahamian dive operators were last night “shaking in our boots” over the likely impact from Value-Added Tax (VAT), their president telling Tribune Business it would cost his firm “the lion’s share” of a segment that accounts for 80 per cent of his business.
RICHARD COULSON: Is Perry the man for 'nitty-gritty'?
The Nassau Institute has long enjoyed its role as the libertarian, free-enterprise thorn in the side of governments, whether FNM or PLP, battling every statist attempt to seize more power and reduce individual liberty.
VAT 'straw to break back' of food retail
Food prices would have increased by more than 7 per cent under a 15 per cent Value-Added Tax (VAT), with a sector body warning this tax in any form will be the “straw to break the back of our industry”.
Bryant and Lakers outlast Timberwolves 106-101
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kobe Bryant had 35 points and 14 rebounds and Pau Gasol scored 28 to give the Los Angeles Lakers a much-needed road victory, 106-101 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Andrew Bynum adde
INSIGHT: Assessing the looming threat from Hurricane Matthew
Matthew is weaker as it meanders over the central Caribbean south of Haiti, but the mighty Category 4 hurricane is expected to move northwards later on Sunday and deliver a punishing blow to the islands of Hispaniola, Cuba and Jamaica on Monday and Tuesday.
Christie the modern Caesar
The decision of Prime Minister Perry Christie to announce his intentions of running again for the leadership position of the PLP at the party’s imminent convention while at a recent event in North Andros, the site of the highly touted Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute or BAMSI, was a stroke of genius.
Tributes paid to 'consummate hotelier' Felix Seymour
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Grand Bahama veteran hotelier Felix A Seymour for his commitment to excellence in the field of tourism.
Hield the hero at the last
CHAVANO “Buddy” Hield has had some big games in his four years with the Oklahoma Sooners but one of the most memorable came on Monday night, when he canned a three-pointer with 1.3 seconds remaining to help secure a 63-60 victory over the Texas Longhorns.
QC: Gov’t is ‘breaking Hawksbill Creek’ deal
An outspoken Government critic has urged it to stop using Freeport’s expiring investment incentives as leverage to “unlawfully break the Hawksbill Creek Agreement”.
A COMIC'S VIEW: I’m all for equality . . . in my household
Okay, I’m entering the Gender Equality fray. Eventually I knew I was going to have to navigate this minefield of ‘political correctness’ to get my two cents in. So here we go.
Freeport’s restaurants 50% below break even
A typical restaurant in Freeport’s Port Lucaya Marketplace “regularly fails” to earn 50 per cent of what is required to ‘break even’ on a daily basis, the Government has been warned.
Gov’t must match Port if regulatory takeover
The Government’s own consultants have warned it must match the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) for service delivery if it realises its objective of regaining regulatory control in Freeport.
Live a Fulfilling Life: Three best ways to improve your health
Preventative medicine experts say that the single most important thing you can do to improve the nation’s health is simple – stay healthy.
Mixed reaction from Marco City constituents
SOME Marco City constituents are supportive and others are fuming over area MP Gregory Moss’ resignation from the Progressive Liberal Party.
Moss quitting a ‘relief’ - and Rollins may follow
THE Progressive Liberal Party should be “relieved” at Marco City MP Greg Moss’ resignation, said former PLP Cabinet minister George Smith, adding that the controversial backbencher had been “out of sync” with the party on many issues.
GLIMPSE INSIDE FREEPORT STEM CELL CLINIC
OKYANOS Cell Therapy Clinic held its first open house on Friday allowing persons inside for a guided tour and to see how stem cell therapy is performed at the facility in Freeport.
FNM deputy says government not serious over crime fight
FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday criticised the government for “not being serious” in the fight against violent crime and “failing” to live up to its campaign promises to reduce it.
Bodybuilders eager to compete under Joel Stubbs’ leadership
WITH a new executive board in place, more competitors are making their way back on stage to compete in the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s National Bodybuilding Championships.
