The Bahamas Investor

...that transfers of commercial property will only be subject to VAT on legal fees and commission and not the stamped conveyances. This will remain the practice until stamp tax on conveyances is reduced or eliminated. Hotels can begin including VAT in 2015 reservation bookings. The Ministry of Finance and the VAT Department have worked diligently to address queries by hotel operators on how to transition from the hotel occupancy tax to VAT. As of Jan......

...history. Advertising Age named Pilar Guzmán Editor of the Year in 2014 and CNTraveler.com attained 3 Webby Awards in 2015.www.cntraveler.com......

...mian economy.” The public can find information on the Bill at the Ministry of Finance’s Facebook Page, on the government’s website and through traditional media outlets. The draft Bill is available for download starting today, and the public can submit comments to fiscalresponsibility@bahamas.gov.bs Read/download the draft bill here:  Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2018......

...) website, which will be available on February 5, 2018. The changes to the website will eliminate the need for employers and self-employed persons to visit NIB to register new businesses and obtain contribution status letters for business license renewals. With the new integrated application process for business license, employers can look forward to submitting their NIB applications online through the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) website......

...eneral’s portfolio.” Such achievements include the creation of a dedicated website at www.bahamas.gov.bs/attorneygeneral launched on December 1, 2010, the first of its type for the OAG. The website includes information regarding the Attorney General’s constitutional authority, the present ministerial portfolio, and the function of Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace, for which the Attorney General has ministerial responsibility. It also reco......

...ce in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Yasmine Mills-Strachan, director of sales for Comfort Suites Paradise Island , reported that the hotel fared especially well over the Christmas holidays and she continues to receive encouraging feedback from travel partners. “We currently have attractive promotions in the marketplace and, as a result, have been able to consistently maintain solid ground,” she added. Tia Forbes, director of revenue and informational tec......

...e local content online and leverage the potential of the Internet as a platform for business and innovation. Most Internet users in the region are mainly consumers of content created elsewhere. “It’s important for Caribbean societies to not only use the Internet for entertainment and consumption of content, but also as a tool to improve efficiencies, optimize processes, and drive innovation,” said Brown. In the region, government-implemented syste......

...upply market with its extensive and diverse fleet of vessels. These include river barges and pushboats, platform supply vessels, tankers and two container feeder vessels. More information on Ultrapetrol can be found atwww.ultrapetrol.net.......

...vessels, tankers and two container feeder vessels. Ultrapetrol owns a shipyard in South America that builds tank and dry barges for its own fleet as well as for third parties. More information on Ultrapetrol can be found at www.ultrapetrol.net.......

...second quarter 2012 revenues of $79.5 million; Recorded adjusted EBITDA before foreign currency exchange variance of $12.9 million in the second quarter of 2012;1 which includes adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million from our River Business segment, adjusted EBITDA of $6.9 million from our Offshore Supply Business segment, adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 million from our Ocean Business segment adjusted EBITDA. After including a loss of $3.3 million from financi......

...upply market with its extensive and diverse fleet of vessels. These include river barges and pushboats, platform supply vessels, tankers and two container feeder vessels. More information on Ultrapetrol can be found atwww.ultrapetrol.net.......

...rates are $2.50 per ft/per day with long-term leases available through Bahamas Marina Management Co. Reservations will be available soon through the website, www.BayStreetMarina.com, which is scheduled to go live in June.......

...y accessible option that appeals to a variety of travelers, particularly families and for those seeking a relaxing and hassle free route to The Bahamas. We look forward to treating guests to our Bahamian hospitality, whether coming for a day or staying for a week.” For reservations customers may call the toll free reservation line at 1-866-699-6988 or international customers can call 1 (954) 278-3791 or visit them online at www.ferryexpress.com.......

...ill enjoy a number of tax advantages related to ownership such as rental income free from Bahamian taxes and tax-free Bahamian capital gains on property resales. Additionally, all stamp tax, duties and levies as well as annual real estate taxes are waived while in the rental program. Owners at Baha Mar will also have the opportunity to apply for Permanent Residence status in The Bahamas, a sovereign nation, allowing access to private banking servi......

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