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Act amendment mandates boat insurance
Act amendment mandates boat insurance
AMENDMENTS to the Boat Registration Act that passed the House of Assembly yesterday mandates that boat owners have a comprehensive insurance policy and outlines inspection requirements and registration fees.
Preparing your home & property
Preparing your home & property
With hurricane season well and truly in swing, it is important to ensure that your home or business is protected and prepared for the events that ensue. Making a checklist detailing essential steps for safely navigating dangerous weather is an important measure to take...
Pintard criticizes government's "U-turn" on cruise passenger tax, warns of revenue projection impact
Pintard criticizes government's "U-turn" on cruise passenger tax, warns of revenue projection impact
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Davis administration's recent decision to postpone the implementation of cruise passenger tax increases has created significant disruptions in the government's revenue projections, according to Opposition Leader Michael Pintard. Pintard asserted that the present government's failure to consult with the cruise industry has put at risk the projected $144 million in revenu...
Bahamas Roadmasters gives back to charity
Bahamas Roadmasters gives back to charity
On Sunday November 23 last year, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) staged its second annual Bahamas Half Marathon.
The event featured a half-marathon, a half marathon relay and a 10-kilometer (k) race with part proceeds being donated to a deserving Bahamian charity.
BASE: Group insurance means more cruise business for excursion operators
The Bahamas Association of Shore Experiences (BASE) continues to prepare its membership to benefit from more cruise passenger business through a group insurance plan, the association's President Denise Johnson told Guardian Business yesterday. Johnson said there has been significant interest in the insurance scheme, that will allow cruise companies to recommend insured BASE members' products to ....
Govt seeks contributory insurance for agriculture and fisheries sector
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources is seeking buy-in from local farmers and fishers to establish contributory insurance for the sector, its minister said yesterday.
Boat thieves strike again in Abaco
Boat thieves strike again in Abaco
BOAT thieves have struck again in Abaco, stealing two vessels in one night from boat lifts at a marina and a private home in Marsh Harbour. The culprits had also attempted to steal a third.
Average clause
Average clause
If you have a property insurance policy, you certainly would have received a notice at renewal drawing your attention to the "average clause" in your policy wording. There is a statutory requirement for insurers to notify their policyholders in writing as to the nature and effect of the "condition of average" before taking out the policy and before every policy renewal. In a nutshell, this clause ...
Coalition: Act to address 'sinister side' of campaign promises
A tax coalition official has called for renewed efforts in establishing a Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) in an attempt to reign in government spending and the "sinister side" of unfeasible campaign promises.
Coalition for Responsible Taxation (CRT) Co-chair Gowon Bowe remained concerned that creating an FRA was "not a priority" for the government, claiming that while it was not "attractive" for t...
Bahamas National Trust calling for all hands on deck
Bahamas National Trust calling for all hands on deck
Managing 27 national parks, establishing new parks and educating Bahamians both young and not-so-young on the Bahamian environment is a big responsibility that comes with an expensive price tag.
The non-governmental organization responsible for this job is the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), and for the next three months it is encouraging BNT members nationally to help it recruit the public to join ...