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Bradley Roberts and 'flip-floppers'

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts never ceases to amuse. Usually we have a chuckle over many of his comments, but so many other events crowd him out, that we let him pass. However, his “flip-flop” statement in yesterday’s Tribune was just too tempting to let slip by – at least without a second look.

Gov't told: Avoid 'sledgehammer' on VAT enforcement

By NEIL HARTNELL

FNM promises to bring in annual tax-free day

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday his party will introduce an “annual tax-free day” in August, if his party is elected in the next general election.

'The most important fight of my life'

Just a day away from his debut with Roc Nation Boxing, Tureano Johnson is prepped for what he calls the most important fight of his career.

PLP chairman accuses Minnis of being a flip-flopper over VAT

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday branded Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis a “flip-flopper extraordinaire” for pledging to repeal certain categories of value added tax.

Mario's not yet charging VAT - and says 10 per cent tax on receipts is actually gratuity

MARIO’S Bowling and Entertainment Palace has not charged value added tax on its goods and services since the new tax was implemented on January 1 even though it is a VAT registrant.

Price Control ‘demonisers’ threaten to undermine VAT

Businesses yesterday slammed the Price Control Commission for “intentionally trying to demonise” the private sector, and warned that it threatened to undermine Value-Added Tax (VAT) implementation.

Super Value to collect $20-$25m VAT for Gov’t

Super Value’s owner yesterday said he expects to collect $20-$25 million in Value-Added Tax (VAT) for the Government this year, while warning that much more consumer education is required.

Decision on Rollins suspension rests with PM

THE Progressive Liberal Party committee, activated to decide the fate of Fort Charlotte MP Andre Rollins, has recommended that the former Gaming Board chairman be suspended from the party for not less than six months, committee Chairman Valentine Grimes confirmed yesterday.

Super Value’s four-fold boost from pre-VAT rush

Super Value’s owner says his stores did four times’ more business this New Year’s Eve than in 2013, as consumers “went out with a vengeance to beat Value-Added Tax (VAT)”.

Melia’s Xmas Eve injunction bars all union action

Baha Mar and its Melia resort have obtained a Supreme Court injunction that bars the hotel union from taking any form of industrial action, leaving workers without any leverage over their gratuity dispute.

Hunt continues for Haitian man who escaped detention centre

IMMIGRATION officials are still on the hunt for a Haitian man who escaped from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre late on New Year’s Day, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday.

No VAT at Super Value - and govt to investigate

THE Value Added Tax Compliance Unit will today investigate why Super Value locations were not charging the new tax that came into effect yesterday, Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis said.

Petroleum confusion, IT woes: VAT’s rocky start

Value-Added Tax (VAT) endured a rocky start to life yesterday, with mass confusion in the petroleum industry and one major food store chain not charging it due to IT problems.

On Da Hook

BOXING Day was not all about celebrating Junkanoo - it was a public holiday and an opportunity for avid fisherman to take advantage of the good weather to hit some of the fishing “hot spots” throughout the Bahamas.

'Customs chaos' fear on 855 duty changes

The Government was yesterday urged to give businesses more lead time to implement major system changes, a top private sector executive saying there was “no need” to wait until December 30 to issue changed Customs duty rates and codes.

BEC bribe case: No party has 'corruption monopoly'

The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) ‘bribe’ case proves “no one political party has a monopoly on corruption”, a leading businessman calling for such practices to be “stamped out”.

The cost of eggs

Thank you, Mr Rupert Roberts for explaining why eggs have rocketed up and incredible thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture and the Minister for causing us to pay through our throats for as simple an item as eggs.

It is time for Bahamians to take charge of their destiny

IN A few hours time, the old year will have quietly slipped away and a new year, filled with uncertainty, will have taken its place. Bahamians face 2015 with much foreboding.

FNM will support probe into BEC bribe

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday pledged the party’s full support for a probe into recent claims that a government official was bribed to secure a contract at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.

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