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Finance ministry mum on real property tax collections
Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said the government will likely report on the actual level of collections of outstanding real property tax (RPT) -- which has climbed as high as $611 million -- during the upcoming mid-year budget debate.
OECD report slams failure to enforce campaign finance regulations
As The Bahamas enters political campaign season with what promises to be a grueling and bitter general election looming, and as Americans winnow through those vying to run for president, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released a report on political campaign finance that slams the failure of many financially advanced countries to fully enforce regulations...
Finance loosens business license deadlines
Finance loosens business license deadlines
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the deadline for certification of accounts has been extended to March 31, 2016, the payment deadline.
Ministry of Finance and The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Officials meet
Executives from The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer?s Confederation (BCCEC) met with officials of the Ministry of Finance on Friday, January 28th, 2016 to discuss the new requirements for business licence.
Commissioner launches Ministry of Finance data transfer investigation
Data Protection Commissioner Sharmie Farrington-Austin yesterday confirmed that her office has reached out to Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis about concerns raised by the Free National Movement (FNM) in regards to the hosting of government data from the Department of Information Technology, in the Ministry of Finance.
Finance ministry denies reversal on VAT on insurance
Finance ministry denies reversal on VAT on insurance
The Ministry of Finance has taken "strong exception" to the suggestion that officials in the ministry and the VAT (value added tax) Department have reneged on the understanding of insurance policies renewed before July 1, 2015 and how they are to be treated under VAT.
IICA- Sponsored seminar addresses innovative methods to receive financing for agricultural projects
IICA- Sponsored seminar addresses innovative methods to receive financing for agricultural projects
The Government of The Bahamas spoke of the need to develop the Agricultural Sector in the country prior to 2013, but took no real steps to do cultivate the sector, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. V. Alfred Gray said.
Ministry of Finance Declares Exigency Order for Relief Efforts
Ministry of Finance Declares Exigency Order for Relief Efforts
Statement from Finance Ministry on VAT Exemptions on Charitable Relief Operations
The Ministry Finance advises the public that where disaster relief operations are carried out by charitable and non-profit organizations, provisions exist under the VAT Act for exemptions and refund of VAT expenses.
How to turn your finances around for good
How to turn your finances around for good
Dear Danette,
I know that everyone was not meant to have a lot of money, but I can't get ahead at all.