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# The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a tax compliance crackdown on the private island cruise line destinations that will be "the biggest driver" of Bahamian economic growth over the next five years ...
# The Opposition's chairman yesterday accused the Government of taking credit for "undoing half the trauma" it had caused by imposing 10 percent VAT on medicines, feminine and baby products.
# "In the first half of this fiscal year, we experienced a six-month deficit of $404.1m. However, for the majority of the second half of this current fiscal year, we have witnessed monthly surpluses.
# Outstanding tax arrears owed to the Government in three key revenue streams increased by more than $104m during the nine months to March 2025, it was revealed yesterday.
# Based on the $2.5bn in taxes and other revenues collected during the nine months to end-March 2025, he explained that the ...
# The Prime Minister yesterday touted that his administration will achieve The Bahamas’ “first-ever” Budget surplus in the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year despite slashing its size by almost $373m.
# During the delivery of the 2025/2026 budget, Prime Minister Philip Davis said the protection and sustainability of the marine environment is a priority. He added that jet ski and motorboat operators ...
# Micheal Stubbs Jr, 20, was arraigned before Senior Magistrate Anishka Isaacs on charges of housebreaking, stealing, and receiving. # He is accused of breaking into the home of Clement Maycock and ...
# THE Davis administration is rolling out a Frequent Visitors Digital Card (FVDC) to fast-track entry for private yachts and aircraft making regular trips to The Bahamas — a move aimed at boosting ...
# A 31-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly molested his underage niece 22 times over the past two years. # The defendant, whose name is being withheld to protect the ...
# A 35-year-old man was ordered to pay $2,500 in compensation to a 36-year-old woman after admitting to slapping her hip and assaulting her at a bar on First Street earlier this month. # Gregory ...
# In New Providence, the government has allocated funds for a boundary wall, improved surveillance systems, and upgrades at the Detention Centre. Similarly, the Grand Bahama Detention Centre will ...