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It's time for the PM to chart the way on tax reform
It's time for the PM to chart the way on tax reform
The idea of a value-added tax (VAT) has been around in the Ministry of Finance for some time. During the last Free National Movement (FNM) administration, significant work was done to advance it. However, no final decision was made on VAT by the FNM and brought to the people before the party lost power in the 2012 general election.
Perry Christie's new administration carried on with VAT after winn...
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.
Eleuthera to 'chart a course for growth' at Outlook event
A focus on "stimulating growth" will guide the second annual Eleuthera Business Outlook, which has been slated for April 24th.
The Eleuthera event, the newest of the multi-island series, will take place at Cape Eleuthera Resort and Marina, South Eleuthera, with Prime Minister Perry Christie as keynoter speaking to the theme "Charting a Course for Growth in Eleuthera."
"The theme for all our Busine...
Book charts life of Sir Durward Knowles
Book charts life of Sir Durward Knowles
THE long-awaited book charting the later years of Sir Durward Knowles' fascinating life, "Captain of Industry" has finally reached bookstores.
Book charts life of Sir Durward Knowles
Book charts life of Sir Durward Knowles
THE long-awaited book charting the later years of Sir Durward Knowles' fascinating life, "Captain of Industry" has finally reached bookstores.
How well known is the CARICOM Charter of Civil Society
In the light of the judgment of the Constitutional Court in the Dominican Republic on the question of citizenship of persons born in that country, it is useful to bring into sharp focus the Charter of Civil Society for the Caribbean Community. This solemn charter was adopted at a conference of the heads of government of CARICOM at a special meeting in Port of Spain in October 1992 following the r...
Bahamasair to target charter market
Bahamasair to target charter market
Come 2014, Bahamasair will aggressively push "groups business" as it seeks to increase its contribution to overall tourism levels in The Bahamas.
Airline executives believe tapping into the charter business could substantially increase the number of tourists traveling on the airline, especially those traveling in groups, therefore driving overall revenue.
To date, only around 30 percent of travele...
Jet charter CEO predicts 'busy' Nassau route
Jet charter CEO predicts 'busy' Nassau route
One of the U.S.' fastest growing jet charter companies has added The Bahamas to its itinerary as it expands its non-stop service to popular Caribbean locations this holiday season.
Passengers on JetSuite can now fly non-stop from the east coast to Nassau, Eleuthera, St. Maarten, Anguilla and Turks and Caicos on the JetSuite Edition Citation CJ3 aircraft.
JetSuite's CEO Alex Wilcox said the company...
Cat Island Sailing Club chief Pat Strachan charts new course
The days of David Bowe and his ilk, others who turned the Cat Island Regatta into an event that brought honor, glory and quality exposure to the general community, are gone.
In recent times, the event has had its problems. There are new plans afoot however to recapture the successful, wholesome culture of past eras, under new President of the Cat Island Club Pat Strachan.
Strachan, in his acceptan...