Politics
PLP Rhetoric: Continually Dividing to Conquer the Bahamas
Rick Lowe | 19th July 2010
When a system allows inconsistencies like this, and Parliamentarians are allowed to make fictitious charges without merit, is there any wonder people lose respect for each other?
When a system allows inconsistencies like this, and Parliamentarians are allowed to make fictitious charges without merit, is there any wonder people lose respect for each other?
Bahamas Prime Minister Ingrahm's 2010 Independence Day Message
BIS | 10th July 2010Our young people should know that The Bahamas is a fortunate country, where the rights of citizens are recognized and protected in law. They can be proud too of the social and cultural freedoms they enjoy, including the freedom of speech and expression and of religion and of movement.
Mr. Branville McCartney and his populist idea for government funded entrepreneurs
Joan Thompson | 19th June 2010The country is “deeply in debt” and there is no money for altruistic idealists to dispense particularly when they lack the insight to distinguish between the risk taken by self motivated entrepreneurs and those having nothing to lose taking advantage of government Free-B’s.
On The Bahamas' "Flawed Tax System": Are Bahamian's Under Taxed?
Editor | 10th June 2010The answer, as we all know is to reign government in. It's far too big and wastes far too much of our valuable tax dollars to be trusted with even more of the proceeds of picking our pockets, just because they can.
Prime Minister Speaks on Bail and Crime in the Bahamas
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham | 26th May 2010When we dismiss a single illegal act as unimportant, insignificant or as “sometimes acceptable”, we contribute to the creation of society without regard or respect for law. A society which accepts a wide array of illegal activity as “just our way” is actively contributing to the increase of tolerance of crime.
Bahamas 2010/2011 Budget Communication on the State's Fiscal Strategy for the Bahamian Economy
Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham | 26th May 20102010/2011 Bahamas Budget Communication by Bahamian Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham. Budget begins to aggressively redress public finances by containing the growth of the Bahamas Government debt this coming year and beginning to move the Bahamas debt-to-GDP ratio back to more prudent and desirable levels over the medium term.
Bahamas Government Refuses to Legalize Numbers
FNM Press Release | 24th May 2010The Bahamas Government declares that it is not in the "national interest" to proceed with the legalization of the numbers business.
Can the PLP Become the Next Government of The Bahamas?
Rick Lowe | 20th May 2010I'm not sure the PLP are any more competent, than the FNM.
Responses to Opposition questions in the House of Assembly by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham:
FNM Press Release | 12th May 2010Has the Government been speaking with the Grand Bahama Power Company about its recent outages, has the Company informed the Government about its rate increase for May and what will be done to address the reported damage to homeowner appliances, etc due to power surges and ongoing problems with the power station?
Mr. Zhivargo Laing, The Bahamas Minister of Finance Gets it Wrong Again
Rick Lowe | 6th April 2010With a national debt fast approaching $4 billion and over 50% of GDP, a GDP that is shrinking in this economic environment by the way, cute statistics will do nothing to help Bahamians that will be burdened with either a higher tax rate, or devalued currency or both in the years ahead.
Bahamas Government is Fiscally Irresponsible
Rick Lowe | 4th April 2010Unfortunately, the focus of theBahamas government is on increasing taxation and not reducing government spending.
Money & Economic Issues: What Should The Bahamas Government Do? [VIDEO]
Nassau Institute | 28th February 2010Does the National Insurance Board Benefit The Bahamas?
Rick Lowe | 28th February 2010Has the NIB been feeding the public (government) finances? You bet. But the question we should be asking is, should the government force us to pay taxes under the guise of a retirement scheme to fund public projects?
Bahamas Borrowing $150,000,000 Each Month?
Rick Lowe | 14th October 2009Since 1991 the National Debt of The Bahamas has risen from $870 million to $3 billion, a staggering 244.8 percent increase in 18 years. That’s what, a $118 million increase each and every year.
Proposed 84.1% NIB Contribution Tax Hike
Nassau Institute | 11th October 2009A Before & After NIB Contribution Analysis.
National Insurance Board Tax
The Nassau Institute | 11th October 2009The NIB insists that contributions to the fund are not a tax. Well, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, we would say it's a tax.
Why The Nobel Peace Prize Deserves Obama
Edward Cline | 11th October 2009By the terms of the Nobel Committee, Obama earned the so-called Nobel Peace Prize.
Proposed 84.1% NIB Contribution Tax Hike
Nassau Institute | 12th September 2009An individual person, extended family or tight-knit community will do a considerably better job keeping their National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions and looking after themselves, their friends and their loved ones. Especially, when compared to an inefficient and politically driven government bureaucracy like NIB.
Government to Finally Amend the Cruise Ship Overnight Incentive Act
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 29th June 2009The decline in cruise ship calls was attributed to, among other things: The increase in departure taxes from $13,00 to $20,000; Complaints of cruising public about the deteriorated ambiance of the principal ports of call in Nassau and Freeport; and, The cost of calls to Nassau and Freeport.
Comments on Communications Bill, Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority Bill and the Utilities Appeal Tribunal Bill
J. Kwasi Thompson MP Pineridge/BIS | 5th May 2009Zhivargo Laing on the Second Reading of the Communication Bill 2009
Zhivargo Laing/BIS | 4th May 2009CONTRIBUTION ON A BILL FOR AN ACT TO AMEND THE SUPREME COURT ACT
Bahamas Information Services | 2nd May 2009Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of the great people of Carmichael to move the Second Reading of a Bill for an Act to amend the Supreme Court Act.
Minister of State for Finance in The Bahamas Fumbles?
Rick Lowe | 29th April 2009The Bahamas debt level as a percentage of GDP has passed the vaunted 40% level. In fact it is well over 40% if you include the governments contingent liabilities for the numerous government corporations etc.
Postmaster General Retires After 44 Years of Service
KATHRYN CAMPBELL / Bahamas Information Services | 29th April 2009Local Govt Monitoring Unit to Ensure Accountability and Transparency
Llonella Gilbert / Bahamas Information Services | 5th March 2009Immigration Department Records Surplus in Projected Revenue
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 5th March 2009Bahamas to Host Official Visit of Vice Premier of the State Council of China
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 4th March 2009Bahamas and The Netherlands Strengthen Ties
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 4th March 2009Minister of National Security and the Attorney General to Participate in United Nations Conference on Crime
Ministry of National Security | 4th March 2009Term Limits to Ensure Growth and Development of Police Force
Matt Maura / Bahamas Information Services | 4th March 2009LUPAP on Course for June Completion
Llonella Gilbert / Bahamas Information Services | 3rd March 2009Government Committed to Bolstering National Security Initiatives
Matt Maura / Bahamas Information Services | 3rd March 2009Regional Declaration Should Strengthen Anti-Crime Efforts, National Security Minister Says
Matt Maura / Bahamas Information Services | 1st March 2009Immigration Department Reviews Draft Legislation
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 27th February 2009Disability Affairs Consultant Discusses Access for the Disabled
Llonella Gilbert / Bahamas Information Services | 2nd February 2009Government Continues its Commitment to Regattas
ERIC ROSE / Bahamas Information Services | 29th January 2009Christian Council President Calls for Bi-Partisanship and Unity
Kathryn Campbell / Bahamas Information Services | 29th January 2009The Bahamas requires “bi-partisan governance and a united church” to manage the moral, social and economic problems it is experiencing, president of the Bahamas Christian Council Rev. Patrick Paul said Wednesday.
Immigration Department Forms Public Relations Unit
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 19th January 2009Education Minister Lauds COB Career Institute
ERIC ROSE / Bahamas Information Services | 19th January 2009Immigration Department Partners with Crime Stoppers
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 15th January 2009Bahamas Bids Farewell to United States Ambassador Siegel
Lindsay Thompson / Bahamas Information Services | 15th January 2009Law Reform to be a Top Priority for the Government
Kathryn Campbell / Bahamas Information Services | 8th January 2009Anita Bernard to be Next Secretary to the Cabinet
Llonella Gilbert / Bahamas Information Services | 4th January 2009Government Signs Contracts Totalling $641,200 for Maintenance of Drainage Wells and Catch Pits
Bahamas Information Servi | 18th December 2008National Security Minister Participates in Caricom Law Enforcement Ministers Meeting
Bahamas Information Services | 13th November 2008The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Tommy Turnquest, returning to The Bahamas from his participation in the Eleventh Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council of Ministers of National Security (CONSLE), said that the Meeting addressed an extensive agenda reflective of the critical crime and security challenges countries in the region, including The Bahamas, are facing.
Bahamas Prime Minister Addresses the Nation on the State of the Bahamian Economy
Bahamas Information Services | 13th November 2008My purpose for speaking to you this evening is to inform on the state of our national economy which, as you know, is being seriously affected by a severe global financial crisis and a marked deterioration in the economic situation worldwide.
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- National Insurance Board Tax
- Foundation 4 Life Returns to Bay Street After A Year's Absence
- Public Servants and Student Essay Winners Honoured
- Stadium Agreement Signing a Continuation of Bahamian / Chinese Friendship
- 1st Story Homepage: Olympic Athletes Honoured
- Immigration Department Records Surplus in Projected Revenue
- Butler's Food World Announces Tentative Opening
- Bahamas Post Editorial: Ship Bradley Roberts Off With The Next Dog Shipment
- Bahamas Prime Minister Ingrahm's 2010 Independence Day Message
- Prime Minister Addresses "Climate Change," Port Authority, Crime and Other Issues
- A Letter to the People of Grand Bahama by The Fenestration and Glass Company
- Airport Authority Act Amendment Debate - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham
- Bahamas Post Editorial: Ship Bradley Roberts Off With The Next Dog Shipment
- Airfare Price Reduction Strategy for Grand Bahama Island
- Bahamas Consulate General Office in Atlanta to Open in April
Brad
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6th May 2010
Great story Mark...we need more good men like you in government moving our little country forward.
stephen francis
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28th April 2010
I AM GOING TO ENJOY THIS, THANK YOU!
Adoptee
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20th April 2010
Great job Humane Society!!! However I must say this....you guys make adopting a dog very difficult, I have spoken to a few people who have ...
Jeffre B Butler, Sr
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20th April 2010
Brilliant and to the point. Want to be politicians should NOT talk foolishness when they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about.
The ...
Ben
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11th April 2010
What s the adress and phone number of BAHAMA's CONSULATE IN ATLANTA, GA