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Income Tax Is Coming

Bahamas Income Tax is Coming

DAVIS GOVERNMENT MUST SUSPEND ITS SECRETIVE BIN ROLLOUT: BAHAMIANS WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOME TAX THROUGH THE BACK DOOR The Coalition of Independents condemns the Davis administration’s reckless, secretive and potentially unlawful attempt to force a new Bahamas Identification Number—BIN—upon the Bahamian people beginning September 1st, with virtually no meaningful public notice, no proper consultation and no clear explanation of the legislation authorizing its full scope.

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Ever wondered how Bahamians pay for the same oil four times?

Ever wondered how Bahamians pay for the same oil four times? 🤔💸 Discover the surprising details! #BahamianEconomy

Ever wondered how Bahamians pay for the same oil four times? 🤔💸 Discover the surprising details! #BahamianEconomy

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Who Approved the Overtime

WHO APPROVED EVERY HOUR?

BAHAMIANS! That's where WE should put the pressure: CEO. Board. HR. Finance. Audit. Operations. They have the records. They approved the system. THEY need to answer.

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Featured COI news graphic with Chairman Charlotte Green and the headline “When Bahamians Are Left Behind, That Is Not Progress.”

When Bahamians Are Left Behind, That Is Not Progress.

COI Chairman Charlotte Green calls for transparent answers on business licensing and equal access to opportunity, warning that development must improve daily life for Bahamians.

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Court Notice

When the Courts Go Dark, the Country Has a Crisis.

Power outages forced the immediate closure of the Supreme Court offices in Nassau on 11 August 2026—a serious warning about national planning, maintenance and accountability.

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Airports

Mayaguana Airport Disgrace

A call for proper investment in safe, dignified airport infrastructure for the people of Mayaguana.

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Failed utilities

Foul Water in South Eleuthera

Residents raised concerns about the quality and safety of water supplied in South Eleuthera.

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Employee abuse

City Markets Staff Robbed

Supporting documents and questions surrounding the treatment of former City Markets employees.

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NIB

NIB Executives Pay Themselves Bonuses

A preserved archive entry concerning executive bonuses; the former page currently displays no visible report body or supporting text.

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Investigation

NIB Spent Millions on Derelict Mansions

An examination of public money spent on properties that reportedly remained derelict and condemned.

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NIB

NIB Funds Used for Clinic Supplies

Questions over the use of National Insurance funds and the need for transparent public accounting.

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Immigration

Illegal Immigration Crisis

An earlier COI report on border management, enforcement and national sovereignty.

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