Well that's the thing, the election declarations, are more of a formality, they don't really go into any great depth and accuracy is probably secondary...the annual ones for the disclosure are far more detailed and scrutinized and I believe can be audited if deemed necessary...still trying to figure it out myself, but that's what I've been picking up on in various articles and blogs...
I think it's two separate issues Tal...in order to run for the election, you need to make a financial declaration...that's different and far simpler than the level of financial details the annual disclosures require. That clarification came up a couple weeks ago I believe, maybe in another news article.
Rome wasn't built in a day Tal...they are still trying to come to grips with the true and dire financial situation the country is in before they can fulfill on some of those tax breaks. you can't go taking VAT off of things though, it's best to drop the duty, which will have the knock on effect of dropping the price in relation to VAT. VAT needs to stay a flat fee across the board or people start to find loopholes and cheat the tax.
B_I_D___ says...
Bingo!
On PLP blew $234m in final months
Posted 5 July 2017, 1:14 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
I say that if CCA miss another deadline that that becomes a 'force majure' of the contract, much like they are holding that clause for BEC/BPL...
On CCA fearing Baha Mar completion miss
Posted 3 July 2017, 2:03 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
shocker!!
On CCA fearing Baha Mar completion miss
Posted 3 July 2017, 1:10 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Homeboy jumping ship...afraid to name them and shame then and put them before the AG...
On Disclosures left ‘in the air’
Posted 3 July 2017, 9:39 a.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Maybe no ACTIVE politicians...LOL. Agreed though...it will be a colossal waste of money that will be run down and deserted in a few short years.
On $42m IMAX developer eyes 800k client base
Posted 1 July 2017, 9:27 a.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Is this the project Shame Gibson is involved with? I wonder how much BoB money is involved...
On $42m IMAX developer eyes 800k client base
Posted 1 July 2017, 7:48 a.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Well that's the thing, the election declarations, are more of a formality, they don't really go into any great depth and accuracy is probably secondary...the annual ones for the disclosure are far more detailed and scrutinized and I believe can be audited if deemed necessary...still trying to figure it out myself, but that's what I've been picking up on in various articles and blogs...
On Deadline today - but some disclosures outstanding
Posted 30 June 2017, 5:16 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
I think it's two separate issues Tal...in order to run for the election, you need to make a financial declaration...that's different and far simpler than the level of financial details the annual disclosures require. That clarification came up a couple weeks ago I believe, maybe in another news article.
On Deadline today - but some disclosures outstanding
Posted 30 June 2017, 4:10 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
whack a mole...they knew this was coming, no excuses whatsoever, FNM, PLP, whoever it is...press the charges and FAST.
On Deadline today - but some disclosures outstanding
Posted 30 June 2017, 3:38 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Rome wasn't built in a day Tal...they are still trying to come to grips with the true and dire financial situation the country is in before they can fulfill on some of those tax breaks. you can't go taking VAT off of things though, it's best to drop the duty, which will have the knock on effect of dropping the price in relation to VAT. VAT needs to stay a flat fee across the board or people start to find loopholes and cheat the tax.
On Symonette: More bills being found
Posted 29 June 2017, 1:42 p.m. Suggest removal