Am I missing something? The retailers will simply have to raise their prices on cooked foods in order to recover the VAT they paid on inputs that will no longer be recovered from the consumer. This means the exercise by government simply passes on the VAT on inputs to the consumer just as it was passed on before.
It would be wonderful journalism if the article told us what "voice notes" are and at least summarized the content that suggests corruption by senior police officials.
Here is a simple solution to all of New Providence Island's power supply problems. Find a realiable, non Bahamian, experienced firm that currently functions as a major power supplier elsewhere (there are hundreds available) and hand over all N.P. BEC operations pursuant to a contract that delivers the entire operation, lock stock and barrell, including debt assumption, for $1, in exchange for a contractual commitment to supply electric power at no higher than 75% of the rate BEC now charges, permitting maximum annual adjustments in that rate cap equal only to the rate of inflation. No "fuel charge" no nonsense. Only a rate per Kilowat hour, at 75% of current BEC charge. As part of the contract, agree to a constitutional amendment divorcing the Bahamian government from any and all regulatory control at any level over the new provider, including respecting hiring and firing decisions. Problem solved and such a deal could be done.
Lets see these large yachts charter for $30,000 to $50,000 a day. That is a tax of $4,200 to $7,000 a day. Mr. Halkitis cannot understand why such a tax burden might have a greater impact than a $50 landing fee? Really? Can he add? Can he think?
Why should this windbag be made privy to the results of medical tests respecting the Members of Parliament. We can all hope he continues down this self destructive path. With each ignorant pronouncement he generates votes for the FNM in the upcoming election.
Tarzan says...
Is the officer going to have the dog mounted for display in his living room?
On No action against dog killer officer
Posted 16 March 2026, 10:05 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
Am I missing something? The retailers will simply have to raise their prices on cooked foods in order to recover the VAT they paid on inputs that will no longer be recovered from the consumer. This means the exercise by government simply passes on the VAT on inputs to the consumer just as it was passed on before.
On Super Value facing $400k monthly VAT ‘exempt’ hit
Posted 13 March 2026, 8:34 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
Oops! 2024, Apr $605; May $480; June $567. 2025 Apr $939; May $761; June $1,025
On PM insists electricity costs are less when compared to last year’s bills
Posted 25 July 2025, 9:51 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
It would be wonderful journalism if the article told us what "voice notes" are and at least summarized the content that suggests corruption by senior police officials.
On CID Chief on leave over voice notes
Posted 8 July 2024, 11:48 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
Here is a simple solution to all of New Providence Island's power supply problems. Find a realiable, non Bahamian, experienced firm that currently functions as a major power supplier elsewhere (there are hundreds available) and hand over all N.P. BEC operations pursuant to a contract that delivers the entire operation, lock stock and barrell, including debt assumption, for $1, in exchange for a contractual commitment to supply electric power at no higher than 75% of the rate BEC now charges, permitting maximum annual adjustments in that rate cap equal only to the rate of inflation. No "fuel charge" no nonsense. Only a rate per Kilowat hour, at 75% of current BEC charge. As part of the contract, agree to a constitutional amendment divorcing the Bahamian government from any and all regulatory control at any level over the new provider, including respecting hiring and firing decisions. Problem solved and such a deal could be done.
On UPDATE: Govt won't allow BPL to impose late fee
Posted 9 November 2023, 10:51 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
Lets see these large yachts charter for $30,000 to $50,000 a day. That is a tax of $4,200 to $7,000 a day. Mr. Halkitis cannot understand why such a tax burden might have a greater impact than a $50 landing fee? Really? Can he add? Can he think?
On Marinas suffer 40% or more business plunge
Posted 8 December 2022, 3:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
ACLU will sue on their behalf and recover $450,000 in damages per person and up to $1,000,000 in damages per family. It is Lotto in the States.
On Bank services and fees ‘atrocious’
Posted 6 November 2021, 8:44 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
When will the country be rid of this clown?
On Speaker in new clash over report sign-off
Posted 19 July 2021, 10:14 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
A bigger nit wit was never born. Maybe there should be five classes of citizenship, one for every rainbow color.
On ‘New citizens should wait to have a vote’
Posted 16 June 2021, 10:54 a.m. Suggest removal
Tarzan says...
Why should this windbag be made privy to the results of medical tests respecting the Members of Parliament. We can all hope he continues down this self destructive path. With each ignorant pronouncement he generates votes for the FNM in the upcoming election.
On ‘DISRESPECTFUL AND DISHONEST’: Speaker lashes out again at govt over handling of Assembly COVID outbreak
Posted 6 May 2021, 8:57 a.m. Suggest removal