With the government saying it will seriously consider tax reform, and will examine options like Value Added Tax (VAT), we discuss the pros and cons of a VAT system with Senior V.P. at C-FAL, Kevin Burrows.

Also Guardian Business Editor Jeffrey Todd gives us an update on some of the top business stories, from oil exploratory drilling off The Bahamas’ maritime border with Cuba, to the jostling between local brewery giants, Commonwealth Brewery, the makers of Kalik, and Bahamian Brewery, producers of Sands.

Mondays are about music and the Arts. Puzzle and Q-pid, the stars behind the hit songs “Barefoot Bandit” and “Bus Driver” respectively, join Kirk Johnson on The Things That Matter to discuss their burgeoning careers and passion for things Bahamian.

Also, Education Officer at the National Art Gallery Bahamas, Jordia Benjamin speaks about the NAGB’s upcoming Summer internship and the show pays tribute to the memory of Michael Jackson with the unveiling the new portrait by Celebrity Artist Jamaal Rolle. Live on Guardian Radio 96.9FM and www.guardiantalkradio.com

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We talk with President of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations President Mike Sands about the Olympic Track and Field Trials over the weekend, who’s qualified for the Bahamas Olympic Team, and the preparations leading up to next month’s Olympic Games in London.

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Sketch comic artist, entertainer and business woman Tracy Ann Perpaul joins Kirk Johnson on The Things That Matter discuss her career growth and share her thoughts on critical issues facing The Bahamas. Live on Guardian Radio 96.9FM and www.guardiantalkradio.com

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