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VAT arrears recorded at just over $190 million, but likely much higher
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Inland Revenue's top official yesterday noted that just under there are just over $190 million in Value-Added Tax (VAT) arrears "on the books", although she acknowledged the sum is likely significantly higher due to the number of business charging the tax without remitting the revenue to government. "That's only [...]
The Bahamas to Host the Next Northern Caribbean Security Summit
The Minister of National Security the Hon. Wayne Munroe and US Chargé d’Affaires Usha Pitts attended a press conference at the Ministry on Monday, March 20, 2023 to update the nation on the Northern Caribbean Security Summit which took place in Miami, Florida from March 8 – 10, 2023.
Ministers Wayne Munroe and Keith Bell attend Northern Caribbean Security Summit
Ministers Wayne Munroe and Keith Bell, Permanent Secretaries Cheryl Darville and Cecilia Strachan, Commissioner Clayton Fernander and senior officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King and senior officers of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Director Anthony Ferguson and senior officers from the National Crime Intelligence Agency, and senior officers from the Customs Depa...
New Pharmacy is Now Open on Paradise Island in The Bahamas
A rapidly growing development around the top superyacht marina in The Bahamas has expanded its amenities again with the opening of a pharmacy right on Paradise Island.
Man arraigned on gun, bullet charges
Man arraigned on gun, bullet charges
A 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged gun-running operation in which three weapons and 518 bullets were smuggled through a courier service.
FirstCare Medical Plan expands member benefits beyond healthcare, Launches FirstCare Rewards
FirstCare Medical Plan expands member benefits beyond healthcare, Launches FirstCare Rewards
Since 2009, Firstcare Medical Plan has provided thousands of members access to free private doctor visits and a suite of primary healthcare discounts and benefits in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Today, the company announces the launch of FirstCare Rewards, a rewards program that offers all members benefits and discounts at more than 20 local and international merchants.
By showing their Fi...
Sandals victorious in 2011 Agents Choice Awards
Sandals victorious in 2011 Agents Choice Awards
Canadian travel agents have overwhelmingly voted Sandals Resorts International as their favorite resort in the 2011 Agents Choice Awards, the largest sampling of Canadian travel agent opinions. The resort company (including its sister brand, Beaches Resorts) was named by Canadian agents as their "Favorites" in three leading categories, including: "Favorite All-Inclusive" for the twelfth year in a...
Feather shortage 'caused panic in Junkanoo world'
Feather shortage 'caused panic in Junkanoo world'
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
THE Junkanoo world was in panic last week over a feather shortage allegedly caused by a missing shipment of goods, according to Tribune sources yesterday.
More than $50,000 worth of supplies, ordered by a major Junkanoo store through a multinational courier, were "lost in transit."
The shipment contained "very important pieces...
Sir William hails VAT implementation
Sir William hails VAT implementation
Outgoing Chairman of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Sir William Allen - after painting a bleak portrait of the Bahamian economy, which he says shows "anemic" growth and generally "remarkably unimpressive" performance - hailed the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) and said implementing an aggressive energy policy "could represent a sea of change in our circumstances".
'A Familiar Walk' takes on cancer with corporate partners
Companies at the forefront of helping to fund cancer research and patient care have come together to share their stories of the battle against this deadly disease, in the latest episode of the show 'A Familiar Walk'.