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September 02, 2014
Government clarifies non-exempt medical supplies under VAT
Paternity testing, hearing aids, spectacles and lenses and veterinary services are among the notable services and supplies that will not be exempt from value-added tax (VAT) under public healthcare, according to the Ministry of Finance's recently updated VAT guidance for medical and healthcare services.
Cosmetic surgery conducted for purely cosmetic purposes and requested immunizations and vaccina...
Free Distemper Vaccine Clinics
August 28, 2014
Free Distemper Vaccine Clinics
The next scheduled free distemper vaccination clinics will be hosted by the Veterinary Medical Association of the Bahamas and the Ministry of Agriculture...
Pet insurance: A niche business
August 19, 2014
Pet insurance: A niche business
The first pet insurance policy in the U.S.A. was issued in 1982 to the famous TV dog "Lassie" but the Swedes have been insuring their pets since 1924. In The Bahamas, there has never been a specific pet insurance policy on the market, but there are two local insurance companies who will extend their homeowners policies to cover some aspects of pet ownership. In the U.K., a standalone pet insurance...
July 16, 2014
BNT: Protection of natural resources 'critical' to ecotourism
The protection of The Bahamas' endangered natural resources is "absolutely critical" to the sustained success of ecotourism in the country, according to a Bahamas National Trust (BNT) official.
BNT Executive Director Eric Carey spoke in response to a recent report on the smuggling of Bahamian rock iguanas, stressing that the indigenous animals "hold incredible potential as an attraction to enhance...
The Canine Distemper Virus
July 07, 2014
The Canine Distemper Virus
As some of you may know, we are currently experiencing a serious outbreak of the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), in possible epidemic proportions, on the island...
Government launches series of VAT presentations
March 03, 2014
Government launches series of VAT presentations
Government has launched a full month of public education on the impending implementation of value-added tax (VAT) .
Eight meetings have been scheduled beginning last week on Friday, February 28, in conjunction with the Exuma Chamber of Commerce and ending on March 13 at the Church of God of Prophecy, East Street, Nassau.
Presentations will also be made at Wesley Methodist Church, Baillou Hill Road...
VAT Announces Next Round of Community Presentations
March 03, 2014
VAT Announces Next Round of Community Presentations
The Government of the Bahamas is continuing its public education efforts on the impending Value Added Tax (VAT) implementation with a full month of community presentations...
Atlantis sea lions get a new outlook on life
February 18, 2014
Atlantis sea lions get a new outlook on life
Dolphin Cay at Atlantis, Paradise Island has successfully completed two complex eye surgeries on two of its sea lion residents.Cassie, a star sea lion who makes regular appearances around the resort, and Sebastian, a breeding male sea lion, were showing signs of developing eyesight challenges. Dolphin Cay's attending staff veterinarian and a veterinary ophthalmologist consultant conduct routine ey...
Atlantis Sea Lions Get A New Outlook On Life!
February 17, 2014
Atlantis Sea Lions Get A New Outlook On Life!
Dolphin Cay at Atlantis, Paradise Island is announcing the successful completion of two complex eye surgeries on two of its Sea Lion residents! ...
Operation Potcake gets under way
February 03, 2014
Operation Potcake gets under way
YESTERDAY marked the first day of Operation Potcake, the massive, island-wide spay and neuter campaign powered by the Bahamas Humane Society, BAARK, the Veterinary Medicine Association of the Bahamas, local volunteers, vets and helpers...
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