25 June 2018
The government has for weeks argued otherwise, but a leading economist is convinced the proposed 12 per cent value added tax (VAT) will only hurt the economy. Former Member of Parliament, Lester Turnquest says, “when the economy is in the doldrums as our economy is and has been from 2008 basically, what is required is […]
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22 June 2018
Opposition Senator Doctor Michael Darville says Progressive Liberal Party Senators will not support the 60 percent increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The senator, argued that the increase was “unacceptable, disgraceful, heartless and certainly cannot be afforded at this time.” He urged the government to stop being lazy administrators of the public purse and […]
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22 June 2018
Since the Shantytown Audit, the number of shantytowns in New Providence has been lowered to ten, as one has already been destroyed, forcing its residents to relocate. According to the Head of the Shantytown Committee, Senator Dion Foulkes, contrary to popular beliefs, non-Bahamians are not the only ones who call these inhumane, unregulated communities home. […]
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22 June 2018
Attorney General Carl Bethel indicated in his 2018/2019 budget contribution in the Senate that the idea of having fixed election dates is still very much the focus of the government. The Attorney General continued to push the whole idea of having fixed election dates as promised by the government on the campaign trail, but there […]
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22 June 2018
National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday that while the vast majority of law enforcement officers may be committed to serving the country, there are still errant officers hell-bent on undermining the system at any cost. Prison officials plan to beef up raids at the Department of Correctional Services in the wake of a stabbing […]
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22 June 2018
Several businesses are reporting a jump in purchases for residential generators. Having been left in the dark one too many times over the summer and during hurricane seasons, Bahamians seem to not be taking any chances this time around. Bahamas Welding and Fire Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager, Mavis Duncombe said sales have increased by […]
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22 June 2018
Bahamians have accepted that the 4.5 per cent increase in Value Added Tax will take some adjustments and sacrifices. Rather than asking what people think about VAT, The Journal interviewed several persons on plans to make lifestyle adjustments. Quincy Pratt is a 48-year-old cab drive, and like many others, he will readjust his lifestyle when […]
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22 June 2018
The Bahamas Artist Movement (BAM) has been elected the regional coordinators for the 9th annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival held under the theme Africa through the African lens. BAM is owned and ran by Rowena and Ronald Sutherland and aims to give Bahamian youth the opportunity to cultivate their love, passion and talents for performing arts through coaching and training of its drama studio program. […]
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22 June 2018
Law enforcement agencies are looking to tighten up their image as National Security Minister Marvin Dames expressed a need for physical fitness standards across the board. While the Royal Bahamas Defense Force already has a standard, Mr. Dames said that the commissioner of police is looking to introduce the same after releasing the 105 recruits […]
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21 June 2018
The Clifton Review The Clifton Review is a tri-weekly column that examines the question of the Clifton project along with the evolution of the war between two billionaires. We covered the start of this war with articles describing the battle over easement rights, the mysterious burning of a home, the blocks to rebuilding, and countless questionable court […]
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