Well, from the beginning, the request was just a red herring to keep this coalition off the govt's craw.
Now they have exposed their greed. They do not want to pay business license any more. They want to continue to pass the customs duty along to the consumer. they don't like VAT because, in the medium term, they will not be able to markup on VAT because of competition.
If VAT is implemented, they should pay business license fee, and not leave me alone to pay govt taxes.
The payroll tax is a joke, a ceiling of $6,500, they must have taken that figure from their arses. This has a ceiling, but no bottom, ie, the minimum wage people will pay the tax, but not them folks making 100.000.
Folks, the point is, the govt cannot collect car licence fees, property tax, etc.. They need a new revenue stream to get more money and perpetuate their inefficiency.
I agree with capital gains, tax, on all, all not just foreigners.
People will avoid vat just like national insurance , and property taxt, and bec. Paul Adderley said "In the Bahamas, only the poor or the unfortunate pay taxes.
ohdrap4 says...
As a frequent traveller of bahamas ferries, i should say that they are strugging too.
One would think that a 30-40 minute flight would beat a 4 hour trip.
But the delays of sky bahamas and bahamas air will cause you spend a lot more than 4 hours waiting at the airport.
also i can pack my car with furniture and boxes and groceries and all for the price of one car
bahamas ferries is a different market.
i last traveled by air to the family island last easter, never again
On Airlines to appeal 'unreasonable' VAT
Posted 18 December 2013, 3:15 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
Poor secertary
and, while the reporter was on the beat, hackers stripped his computer of the spell checker
On Permanent Secretary's car stripped of tyres
Posted 18 December 2013, 12:47 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
they had a good ride
cut your losses and fly to brazil
oops, michael missick aerrested there
try panama
oops, no dr porter arrested there
maybe cuba, maybe cuba
On Satellite Bahamas chiefs hit by bank records blow
Posted 17 December 2013, 8:02 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
Amen
I had not thought of that crawfish, but you are right.
People just emulate what the govt does. Arrogant leaders=arrogant bosses at the workplace.
Happening as we speak. I have never seen such openly disdainful bosses in many years.
On Coalition: 'Cap' Gov'ts spending within 3-5 years
Posted 17 December 2013, 10:08 a.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
For my fashionable friends of the Tribune, i am selling that lipstick at a discounted price.
Ruby Woo by Mac.
It is unisex.
On Wilchcombe: We are making dent in crime
Posted 16 December 2013, 8:33 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
I believe in bahamians.
Obie is a bahamian.
I believe in Obie.....
On Wilchcombe: We are making dent in crime
Posted 16 December 2013, 4:38 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
Well, from the beginning, the request was just a red herring to keep this coalition off the govt's craw.
Now they have exposed their greed. They do not want to pay business license any more. They want to continue to pass the customs duty along to the consumer. they don't like VAT because, in the medium term, they will not be able to markup on VAT because of competition.
If VAT is implemented, they should pay business license fee, and not leave me alone to pay govt taxes.
The payroll tax is a joke, a ceiling of $6,500, they must have taken that figure from their arses. This has a ceiling, but no bottom, ie, the minimum wage people will pay the tax, but not them folks making 100.000.
Folks, the point is, the govt cannot collect car licence fees, property tax, etc.. They need a new revenue stream to get more money and perpetuate their inefficiency.
I agree with capital gains, tax, on all, all not just foreigners.
And there should be income tax too.
On Private sector unveils $304m new tax measures
Posted 16 December 2013, 4:30 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
People will avoid vat just like national insurance , and property taxt, and bec.
Paul Adderley said "In the Bahamas, only the poor or the unfortunate pay taxes.
On Almost 60% of VAT's 48 fines 'very serious'
Posted 13 December 2013, 2:09 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
Calm down, B_T_D, there has been a reduction in crime.
On Gang rape: Police reveal incidents - but say they are not connected
Posted 13 December 2013, 2:07 p.m. Suggest removal
ohdrap4 says...
That can't be. Crime is being reduced.
On Shock at police 'denial over gang rapes'
Posted 12 December 2013, 2:01 p.m. Suggest removal