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Survey shows strong disapproval of VAT
Survey shows strong disapproval of VAT
Sixty-five percent of people surveyed by Silver Lining Enterprises do not believe that the government should implement value-added tax.
According to its website, Silver Lining is a media organization that offers public relations services, business and organizational reports, surveys and market research.
Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said yesterday he doubts anyone in the world wou...
900 public workers' pay delayed again
900 public workers' pay delayed again
STATE Minister for Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle said that 900 participants in the Public Service Professional Engagement Programme (PSPEP) participants have had a delay in the payment of their wages.
Ministry speaks out on public service payment delays
Ministry speaks out on public service payment delays
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A "minor delay" in monthly payments for participants in the Public Service Professional Engagement Programme (PSPEP) will be addressed by "end-of-day tomorrow, April 4, 2023", according to a press release from the Ministry of Public Service. "Due to delays in submissions to the Ministry of Public Service, these payments were unable to [...]
Prime Minister Philip Davis - Contribution to the Public Finance Management and Public Procurement Bills
Prime Minister Philip Davis - Contribution to the Public Finance Management and Public Procurement Bills
Madam Speaker:
Sound financial management principles are a cornerstone of my administration’s efforts to improve the government’s fiscal health. Today, we are here to repeal and replace the Public Finance Management Act 2021.
'EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY': PM outlines changes to public procurement
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nearly 1,500 vendors have registered on the government's new procurement platform since its launch last November according to Prime Minister Philip Davis, with the government realizing nearly $3 million in savings from its use. During his contribution to the Public Finance Management and Public Procurement Bills debate, Davis said: "We will also [...]
Hometown heroes
Hometown heroes
A. Charlene Gibson is described as a person who prides herself on having a direct and professional approach, but still retains an open-minded easy-going side. It was for this that she was nominated for a Baha Mar Hometown Hero award – in the area of community – and won. Gibson, the business manager at the Children's Emergency Hostel, was one of a number of winners.
Govt to ensure 40 Abaconians are paid by failed firm
Govt to ensure 40 Abaconians are paid by failed firm
Affirming that the prime minister will not allow any foreigners to take advantage of Bahamian workers, Office of the Prime Minister Press Secretary Clint Watson said yesterday government has intervened to ensure a development company, which was building luxury homes on Abaco, pays the Bahamian workers it has left in the lurch. Watson revealed last ...
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Press Secretary: Gov't in talks with Abaco building contractor over moneys owed to Bahamian employees
Press Secretary: Gov't in talks with Abaco building contractor over moneys owed to Bahamian employees
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is in talks with a building contractor which failed to pay its 40 Bahamian employees for several months and subsequently pulled out of Abaco, Press Secretary Clint Watson confirmed yesterday. Watson noted that the Office of the Prime Minister had intervened in the matter involving Endeavour Development International which had [...]
Christmas Credit in Strong Demand
Christmas Credit in Strong Demand
This Christmas holiday season hasbeen the second busiest time of year for Easy PayDay, one of Nassau’s leadingprivate lenders that provides consumer credit for government employees. Mrs.Ruthie Knowles, General Manager, said that only the 2022 vacation and back-to-school period was busier.