PM National Address: Real Property Tax Relief
During his national address on Monday, Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced tax relief measures for Bahamians including on non-prepared food and real property tax. According to the Prime Minister owner occupied duplexes and triplexes will now qualify for residential exemption and concessions for first time homeowners will be expanded. Bahamas Real Estate Association […]
PM National Address: Official VAT Reduction
Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip Davis announced further Value Added Tax (VAT) reductions on non prepared food items in a national address delivered in Monday evening. This comes after he announced the initial reduction of 5% in 2025. He said, “this will apply to fresh fruits and vegetables, baby food, lunch snacks, frozen foods and […]
Majority Rule Church Service
The annual Majority Rule Church Service was held at Bahamas Harvest Church on Monday, January 12th. The message was delivered by host pastor Mario Moxey. During his sermon he asked politicians to put their rhetoric aside and define a cause Bahamians can support. He said, “the more energy you spend tearing others down the less […]
No US Visa Fee Increase
Officials at the US Embassy in The Bahamas are refuting online claims that US visa fees increased as of January 1st. A flyer circulating on social media shows new fees of up to $505 for various types of travel visas. US Embassy Consular Section Chief, Carina Canaan told ZNS News, “we know that there is […]
U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker To Join Speaker Lineup at 35th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook
Press Release Herschel Walker, the newly appointed United States Ambassador to The Bahamas, has been confirmed to join the speaker lineup at the 35th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook (BBO) on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Baha Mar Resort, where he will address the topic “Strengthening Foundations: Shaping Bahamas/U.S. Relations.” Ambassador Walker’s participation adds an […]
