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BREA president lauds govt's decision on stamp tax exemption
President of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) Franon Wilson is calling the government's decision to grant a five-year extension to first-time homeowners "phenomenal".
"By extending the exemption for five years, that's significant. When you look at the impact that will have, that's significant because it will bring consistency. It shows that the government is willing to go as far as th...
Mango applauds stamp tax removal on electronic banking transactions
Recent changes to stamp tax on electronic transactions in the 2013-2014 budget communication are being welcomed by providers of the Mango card, with the removal of fees seen as a catalyst to growing a cashless society.
Transfer Solutions Providers (TSP), the parent company of Mango, is hoping the government's decision to remove the 40 cents stamp tax fee on electronic banking payments will have t...
Teslyk praises decision on electronic commerce stamp tax
A top banking executive is applauding the government's decision to eliminate stamp tax on electronic transactions.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed to parliamentarians during his presentation of the 2013/2014 budget communication that stamp tax will be waived for electronic banking payments, including the use of debit cards for point of sale and online transactions.
Kevin Tes...
Police band unveils commemorative stamps
Police band unveils commemorative stamps
In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band this week unveiled its commemorative stamps, which highlight several keys moments in the band's history.
The stamps were unveiled at Police Headquarters.
Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade commended the band for its achievements over the years.
"When this stamp is attached to a piece of mail or purchased as a keepsake, i...
Stamps celebrate police force band
Stamps celebrate police force band
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force celebrated its 120th anniversary during a ceremony to officially launch commemorative stamps featuring pictures of the band.
Stamps celebrate police force band
RBPF Band marks 120 years with launch of Commemorative Stamps
NASSAU, The Bahamas
--- The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band continued to observe its 120th
anniversary Wednesday with the launch of a set of six commemorative
stamps. The stamps are in the denomination of 15c, 25c, 50c, 65c, 70c
and 80 cents.
Police Commissioner, Ellison Greenslade, said the
stamps serve as a "treasured piece" of the story of the Band and also as
a "testimony of the strengt...
Palm Cay Boosts Interest with Stamp Tax Incentive
Palm Cay Boosts Interest with Stamp Tax Incentive
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Developers of an upscale waterfront community in Nassau have found a way to fight procrastination. "We're taking a page from Benjamin Franklin," says Zachary 'Zack' Bonczek, Sales & Marketing Manager at Palm Cay, the 69-acre seaside community along Nassau's southeastern...
Attorney General Loses Emerald Cay Stamp Duty Recovery Case at Privy Council
Prominent Turks and Caicos Islands Queen's Counsel Ariel Misick secured a stunning victory at the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) on Wednesday March 14th, 2013, when British law Lords dismissed an appeal that was brought by Attorney General Huw Shepheard...
Five new stamps to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Nassau Bahamas - The Post Office Department
has released a set of five new stamps to commemorate the 60th
Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The five new stamps depict commemorative items
and packaging released during the reigns of Victoria (65 cents), Edward VII (70
cents), George V (80 cents), George VI ($1.00) and Elizabeth II ($2.00), all
based on images supplied...