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Turnquest wants BEC and insurance VAT exempt
Turnquest wants BEC and insurance VAT exempt
While he stopped short of recommending that the government scrap the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) altogether, Opposition Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said the Christie administration should reconsider imposing the tax on key services such as electricity and insurance.
He also criticized the timing of the introduction of VAT.
He said it is "unfortunate" that the government will introduc...
Deepak Chopra shares six pillars to wellbeing
Deepak Chopra shares six pillars to wellbeing
World renowned physician, noted author and public speaker Dr. Deepak Chopra prescribed a few simple remedies on Saturday to reduce the amount of chronic illnesses that plague the country during Atlantic Medical Insurance's wellness symposium, "A Morning with Deepak Chopra".
Hundreds turned out at the Atlantis Resort to hear from the highly regarded wellness guru, who spoke for an hour and a half o...
Defrauding National Health Insurance
Defrauding National Health Insurance
It is nonsensical to discuss any modifications to the healthcare industry without addressing the existing and future opportunities for fraud.
Pre-diabetic, overweight and obese individuals take control of their health through weight management program
Pre-diabetic, overweight and obese individuals take control of their health through weight management program
Three months ago, Karil Gibson tipped the scale at 219 pounds. Now he weighs in at 195-pounds after shedding 24 pounds over 12 weeks of nutritional education, health coaching and exercise in Jemi Health and Wellness "In Control" program.
"In Control" is Jemi's culturally-sensitive adaptation of "Why Weight", a weight management program developed by Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts f...
Defrauding National Health Insurance
Defrauding National Health Insurance
It is nonsensical to discuss any modifications to the healthcare industry without addressing the existing and future opportunities for fraud.
The more things change...
The more things change...
In 2006, the National Health Insurance debate was raging, much like it is today, 10 years later. Following is the contribution of then Opposition Leader Hubert Ingraham to debate on the NHI Bill that was before Parliament.
Defrauding National Health Insurance
Defrauding National Health Insurance
It is nonsensical to discuss any modifications to the healthcare industry without addressing the existing and future opportunities for fraud.
Why National Health Insurance
Why National Health Insurance
"After consultation with the private sector insurance companies, put in place a system of National Health Insurance so that every Bahamian will have insurance coverage for major surgery and other medical services."
FNM deputy leader reaffirms criticisms of security branch's medical policy amendment.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Free National Movement (FNM) Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright yesterday reiterated criticisms of government's decision to amend the medical insurance policy for security branch members, calling the move "shortsighted." Speaking on the issue during yesterday's Parliamentary session Cartwright said, "I still believe it is shortsighted because when members of the Royal B...
Corrupting national health care
Corrupting national health care
Bahamian businesses have not even made contributions for the first value-added tax (VAT) filing period and Dr. Perry Gomez says that we have to pay yet another tax for National Health Insurance (NHI).