Day: January 9, 2025

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Hours after Prime Minister Philip Davis announced a 50% reduction in the value-added tax (VAT), Economic Affairs ...

Government to forgo $30M in revenue as VAT on food items reduced to 5%

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government will forgo $30 million in revenue due to its decision to reduce the Value-Added Tax ...

Halkitis addresses VAT slash to 5% on select items

by Ginelle Longley

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis admitted on Thursday morning that the Ministry has concerns about its ...

Senior police officers promoted

by Theo Sealy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The public is hereby informed that today, Thursday January 9, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Ms. Shanta ...

SLASHED: VAT on food items reduced to 5%, effective April 1st

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced that effective April 1st, the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on ...

GO TO ZERO: Pintard reiterates call for full removal of VAT on essentials

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard called the VAT reduction on grocery store items a step ...

Defendants still presumed ‘innocent until proven guilty’ as investigations proceed

Bahamian living in Los Angeles speaks on wildfires

Land reform bills set for implementation by Q2, says AG

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Land Reform Bills, including the Land Adjudication and Land Registration Bills, are set to be implemented ...

Blackout in Abaco frustrates residents

Farm by Kids helping move country toward a sustainable future

FNM leadership remaining tight lipped on Dr Minnis’ future

ORG backs transparency efforts, calls for stronger anti-corruption measures

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) has expressed support for the government’s efforts to enhance transparency and ...

Opposition parties not pleased with high profile investigation arraignment