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realitycheck242 says...

**"New vehicles valued at $50,000 or less, and with an engine size between 1.5 litres and two litres, will enjoy a 20 percentage point drop in their excise tax rate from the existing 65 percent to 45 percent".**

This should apply to ALL cars comming into the country NEW and those less than five years old and also remove the 200 mileage limit.

realitycheck242 says...

Duty was reduced on new cars 2.0L size engine from 65% to 45% which was great But Why put A 200 mile stipulation on the mileage for the cars... SMH

On Auto dealers hope for budget change

Posted 29 May 2019, 2:34 p.m. Suggest removal

realitycheck242 says...

Why is Baha Mar not unionized ?????. What does the Chinese owners and management have to do with not allowing the 6000 plus employees at that property to join the bhcawu ???? Their is power in numbers. Any strike vote and possible strike would convince the hotel Employers that Bahamians are serious people and will not accept the elimination of prior benefits.

On Hotel workers in strike ballot

Posted 28 May 2019, 6:39 a.m. Suggest removal

realitycheck242 says...

Sad that Canadian writer TR Todd can get rich of the swimming pigs attraction that is authentically Bahamian from his book deal “Pigs of Paradise. and film of the same name.I hope he finds it in his heart to donate some funds to Bahamian charities. Bahamian writers have fallen asleep.

realitycheck242 says...

You have described the myriad of problems thats taking place daily in south andros and most family islands in the Bahamas. No dought these problems are only a tip of the iceberg. South Andros has been cursed under the PLP for over 25 years while Sir LOP was prime minister so it does not surprise me that the present opposition MP is so worthless as he is trying to survive himself personally and his hands are tied.Where slackness thrives in a community the mindset of the people become complacent. .Third world mentality.

On We're going backwards

Posted 24 May 2019, 4:57 p.m. Suggest removal

realitycheck242 says...

It is safe to conclude that the New Gaming Taxes being levied by the government has resulted in Sebas choosing to go this route with these two Investment funds rather that a full IPO in island luck. All the local brokerage houses offer mutual funds with fund portfolio class and make up restrictions and requirements by the securities commission being compatible to whats being offered in the Titan Balanced Fund and the Titan fixed income fund...
Short of a full IPO in island Luck these funds are a waste of time

realitycheck242 says...

Sheep the day may come when the average Bahamian will only be able to afford land in say North Andros and catch a ferry to Nassau for work. The last Government Mortgage relief programs was a total failure. The present Government wants to only sell service lots mostly in the inner city or crime ridden areas of Nassau. They have not built a single home in two years. But i cant blame them because of the political cronies who got homes and dont want to pay their mortgages or follow the eviction notices. They have completed a few in abaco started by the last government. The pent up demand for affordable homes is very great in Nassau. The only Bahamians who can afford the kind of accomodations Mr Kinsale is sellings are executives, professionals and expats. What about the young 18-25 year old who is just starting out.

realitycheck242 says...

Character, reputation, shady financial dealings, Look before you leap. Buyer beware, wise up Bahamians

realitycheck242 says...

Bahamians are experiencing gentrification in their own country. We have have been priced out of many areas in Nassau. Paradise island was out of the average man reach from the name changed from Hog island.

realitycheck242 says...

‘Big Pharma’ in this country dont want to see their profits decreased in any way especially by a product that the FDA has not approved. The Doc's in goverment will throw their legislative support behind Big Pharma. Like the saying goes "hand go hand come".

On ‘Cannabis’ u-turn hits firm hard

Posted 16 May 2019, 3:19 p.m. Suggest removal