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Butler-Turner: Gov't dropped the ball on rebuilding after storm
One year after Hurricane Joaquin ravaged the southern Bahamas, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said the government "dropped the ball" on rebuilding efforts.
Central Bank: New construction, repairs commitments contract
The Central Bank of The Bahamas reported a ?softening? in construction output, as both the number and value of construction starts fell over the first two quarters of 2016.
Government announces committee to process Baha Mar claims
On August 22, 2016, the Supreme Court approved the plan to remobilize the stalled Baha Mar resort and one week later on Sunday, 28th August 2016, the government announced a committee to settle severance payments owed to displaced Baha Mar workers and to process claims by unsecured Bahamian creditors.
2016-2017 Budget Debate: Contribution by Senator Alex Storr
I stand to voice my approval for what will be the last budget presented in this current term.=
VAT cut from education fees, some customs duties to be eliminated
THE government is seeking to eliminate the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on ancillary fees paid for education services in the country, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.
New recovery unit in quarters on TWD
New recovery unit in quarters on TWD
The National Recovery and Reconstruction Unit (NRRU) announced by Prime Minister Perry Christie this week moved into its quarters last Thursday...
Gray insists fishing, farming equipment clear for duty-free replacement
MICAL MP and Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources V. Alfred Gray said the omission of fisheries and farming supplies from the list of items in the October 3 exigency order which can be declared duty-free does not mean those items cannot be brought in; he said it just means they were left off the list.
This week in the Bahamas Commentary by Elcott Coleby: Oct 12 - 16
This week in the Bahamas Commentary by Elcott Coleby: Oct 12 - 16
Duty, VAT-free imports for Joaquin relief
Duty, VAT-free imports for Joaquin relief
Corporate Bahamas and the private sector have mobilized tens of thousands of tons of goods to be donated to the southern Bahamas islands that were shattered by Hurricane Joaquin.
Ministry of Finance Declares Exigency Order for Relief Efforts
Ministry of Finance Declares Exigency Order for Relief Efforts