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Government and GBPA urged to convene and chart best path forward for Grand Bahama
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The President of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce has urged the government and the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to convene and chart the best path forward for Grand Bahama, emphasizing, "You don't need to reinvent the wheel." James Carey told Eyewitness News that there was too much "vagueness" surrounding discussions [...]
Bahamian Artist Hits Number on Global Music Chart
Bahamian Artist Hits Number on Global Music Chart
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Loose Me showcases Nishie's unparalleled talent as both a vocalist and a songwriter.
Pilot walks away from charter plane crash
Pilot walks away from charter plane crash
A BAHAMIAN pilot escaped serious injury on Saturday after his plane crashed, bursting into flames off Coral Harbour Road when attempting to take off from Lynden Pindling International Airport.
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
CRIPPLING: Bahamas yacht charters hit with 40 percent year-over-year decline, US operator says VAT is the cause
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Yacht charters to The Bahamas have experienced a 40-percent decline year-over-year, a US yacht charter operator has estimated, arguing that the 10 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) imposed on foreign-owned yacht charter contracts is crippling their operations. "Yachts bring visitors to all the islands around the Bahamas where tourism is not readily accessible [...]
Yacht Brokers Association says VAT on yacht charters is driving business to other destinations
Yacht Brokers Association says VAT on yacht charters is driving business to other destinations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA) is urging the government to address the impact of its Value Added Tax (VAT) policy on the yacht charter industry, arguing that based on its research, the tax on yacht charters is driving away a large percentage of international yacht business to other more affordable destinations. [...]
University of The Bahamas Heralds Legacy and Transformational Impact For Charter Day Celebrations
University of The Bahamas Heralds Legacy and Transformational Impact For Charter Day Celebrations
University of The Bahamas (UB) is a beacon of hope that has transformational power, Acting President of UB Janyne Hodder asserted as she reflected on the institution’s almost 50-year-long existence.
On Friday 10th November, though UB celebrates its seventh charter anniversary, the institution has existed for almost half a century, initially as the College of The Bahamas created through an act...
Second Bahamas Charter Yacht Show looking to top 2023
The second annual Bahamas Charter Yacht Show (BCYS) is hoping to sail past the 40 boats that were on display this year, and is preparing for an even bigger show in 2024. Former president of the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM), Peter Maury, said The Bahamas should be the epicenter of the Caribbean's yachting scene. "Many ...
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Government praise for charter service to island
Government praise for charter service to island
PRIME Minister Perry Christie, MICAL MP Alfred Gray, and Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin led the chorus of praise and thanks for Captain Larry Brown, president of Le Air Charter Services for providing air support services to Mayaguana when Bahamasair, the national airline, suspended services to that southern island more than five years ago.
Government praise for charter service to island
Government praise for charter service to island
PRIME Minister Perry Christie, MICAL MP Alfred Gray, and Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin led the chorus of praise and thanks for Captain Larry Brown, president of Le Air Charter Services for providing air support services to Mayaguana when Bahamasair, the national airline, suspended services to that southern island more than five years ago.
Island countries and COP28 Presidency Chart Course for COP28
At the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Samoa and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, and COP28 President-Designate, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, co-hosted the 39-country Alliance to discuss priority outcomes for small island developing countries (SIDS) at COP28 later this year in Dubai.