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Auto Dealers 'Take A Bath' From Matthew
Auto Dealers 'Take A Bath' From Matthew
New car dealers yesterday told Tribune Business they ?really took a bath? in October, with sales ?the worst? in recent memory due to Hurricane Matthew and the struggling economy.
Animal 'Bahamian' Farm, pt. 2
Animal 'Bahamian' Farm, pt. 2
Dear Editor,
Welcome back. Now let us explore a few characters and themes of "Animal Farm". I acknowledge that in addition to my personal insights I also referenced a few literary online resources. The correlations between the "Animal Farm" to Bahamian society is extremely interesting and worthy of exploration.
Old Major, a pig, was the revered visionary leader who, though he envisioned and inspir...
Six stores found in breach of overpricing
Six stores found in breach of overpricing
SIX stores on Grand Bahama were found in breach of selling overpriced breadbasket items during an inspection by Price Control Commission officers in Freeport.
Public invited to test drive electric car at Bahamas National Trust Saturday
Most official openings are celebrated with a cutting of the ribbon. But the Nissan Leaf is not most cars. It?s the first electric car being imported into The Bahamas by a dealer and when it is officially launched on Saturday, April 9, Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett will not only cut a green ribbon, he?ll mark the historic occasion by plugging in to the nation?s first public charging station.
God sustains us for eternity
God sustains us for eternity
"Jesus answered, 'I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval'." - John 6: 26-27
Who's protecting the consumer - pt. 4
Who's protecting the consumer - pt. 4
"We believe we are the consumers, but we are the consumed." - Bryant H. McGill
Motor dealer: Sector 'in dark' over duty-rate decision
The operations manager of an automotive dealership is claiming that the vehicle sector was "in the dark" over the government's decision not to reduce duty rates for vehicles sold locally, despite assurances from a government official that negotiations were underway.
Rick Lowe, operations manager of Nassau Motor Company (NMC), stated: "We're in the dark as to their reasons or understanding of why [...
VAT compliance costs could cripple car business
VAT compliance costs could cripple car business
One member of the automotive industry in The Bahamas has already spent $300,000 on the requisite accounting software and will have to spend $1.7 million to become compliant with the regulations of the value-added tax (VAT) regime.
As the government continues anemic educational efforts on VAT, in an atmosphere of grave public concern and even outright fear, Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA) ...
Cash calls for reduced spending in new budget
Cash calls for reduced spending in new budget
Prime Minister Perry Christie's management of the economy of The Bahamas has been "reckless", Free National Movement Darron Cash said yesterday.
In a statement released yesterday, Cash called on Christie to reduce the government's "wasteful and misdirected spending" in the upcoming budget debate.
"It is worth underscoring that when Prime Minister Christie presents his budget he will have an opport...
Motor dealers: Tax measures will cause 'major realignment'
The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA) will launch a campaign this week in which it warns that new tax measures could force a "major realignment" in the industry, including staff cuts, facility downsizing and the shelving of potential new investments...