No one hates taxes and big government more than me but the reality is that we are under taxed in the Bahamas. We collect around 20% of GDP in taxes, lower than most of our Caribbean counterparts and certainly lower than most developed nations. Problem is that we want first world services (welfare and benefits) but only pay third world taxes. Yes taxes need to be increased but only in a progressive way on the wealthiest in our society. Easiest way is to drastically increase and finally enforce property taxes on very high end real estate. We also should immediately introduce a low corporate tax that is based on profits and not revenue, with highest tax levels on our most profitable companies. Finally, we need to make serious decisions regarding heavily subsidized government corporations. Bahamasair and ZNS along with other entities need to be privatized to reduce the constant drain on taxpayers.
Amen. Tighten the vise on all these selfish Bahamians that want to avoid taking the vaccine. Soon it will be impossible to function in society without being vaccinated. Hope they enjoy the couch.
They have yet to pay the fees they already owe the Bahamian people. In no way should this license be renewed. Any Bahamian associated with this company, particularly James Smith who sits on this board should hang their head in shame.
The persons in GB I have spoken with enjoy their shopping experience at AML, everyone’s experience is different but record sales show many are satisfied. I have no idea about the price of water, I drink government water and do not buy designer water.
DonAnthony says...
Stop your constant whining. Vaccinate or suffer the consequences (lockdowns). Simple as that.
On Curfew tightens on Family Islands
Posted 20 May 2021, 11:08 a.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
Stop whining. Vaccinate or suffer the consequences. Simple as that.
On Privileges for the vaccinated are wrong
Posted 20 May 2021, 11:06 a.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
I expect they will cut the unvaccinated first. Bahamas get vaccinated, it is the only way out of this crisis.
On ATLANTIS AXE FALLS ON 700: Resort confirms ‘difficult but necessary’ decision to make staff redundant
Posted 18 May 2021, 10:13 a.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
No one hates taxes and big government more than me but the reality is that we are under taxed in the Bahamas. We collect around 20% of GDP in taxes, lower than most of our Caribbean counterparts and certainly lower than most developed nations. Problem is that we want first world services (welfare and benefits) but only pay third world taxes. Yes taxes need to be increased but only in a progressive way on the wealthiest in our society. Easiest way is to drastically increase and finally enforce property taxes on very high end real estate. We also should immediately introduce a low corporate tax that is based on profits and not revenue, with highest tax levels on our most profitable companies. Finally, we need to make serious decisions regarding heavily subsidized government corporations. Bahamasair and ZNS along with other entities need to be privatized to reduce the constant drain on taxpayers.
On Govt told - be tough on taxes
Posted 14 May 2021, 11:58 a.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
Followed by a feeling of a volcano erupting through a 3/4” pipe.
On WE’RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on ‘vaccinated’
Posted 27 April 2021, 10:33 a.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
Excellent idea! Please forward to the competent authority so it can be implemented as as soon as possible.
On ‘I don’t want my guests to leave with COVID dessert’
Posted 26 April 2021, 3:56 p.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
Amen. Tighten the vise on all these selfish Bahamians that want to avoid taking the vaccine. Soon it will be impossible to function in society without being vaccinated. Hope they enjoy the couch.
On ‘I don’t want my guests to leave with COVID dessert’
Posted 26 April 2021, 3:24 p.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
They have yet to pay the fees they already owe the Bahamian people. In no way should this license be renewed. Any Bahamian associated with this company, particularly James Smith who sits on this board should hang their head in shame.
On BPC to ‘relinquish’ 50% of licence area
Posted 26 April 2021, 3:19 p.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
Save yourself and get jooked with the vaccine while you still have breath in your body. Way better than giving up cheeseburgers.
On Cheesesteak franchise targets up to seven locations
Posted 21 April 2021, 2:15 p.m. Suggest removal
DonAnthony says...
The persons in GB I have spoken with enjoy their shopping experience at AML, everyone’s experience is different but record sales show many are satisfied. I have no idea about the price of water, I drink government water and do not buy designer water.
On Exuma acquisition first step in AML’s $250m sales drive
Posted 17 April 2021, 8:44 a.m. Suggest removal