#MorningBlend on June 3, 2014:
State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis explains the rationale for the govt’s new position on VAT, and the 7.5% – instead of 15% – rate. He also says there will indeed be duty reductions and exemptions, even before VAT comes into effect in January 2015.
Halkitis also talks about expenditure and deficits, business licence fees, Freedom of Information Act, the increases in allocations for the Grand Bahama Ministry, and much more.

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Gowon Bowe with the Coalition for Responsible Taxation gives his views on the government’s plans for VAT at a rate of 7.5% beginning January 2015. He also gives advice for small business people and consumers in the lead up to VAT’s implementation, and shares his overall views and concerns about the 2014/2015 Budget.

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May 29, 2014: Guardian Business Editor Alison Lowe joins us as we analyze aspects of the 2014/2015 Budget Communication, including the 7.5% VAT rate and the January 1 implementation date, and the state of the economy, as outlined by the Prime Minister on Wednesday.

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May 28, 2014: Today is World MS Day, designed to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis. The neurological disorder is a major cause of disability in young adults, affecting 2.3 million people worldwide. Most people are diagnosed between ages 20 and 40.
Gandhi Pinder was diagnosed with MS two years ago. She discusses her challenges with the disorder and her prognosis. She’s encouraging everyone to wear orange today in support of the fight against MS.
For more info about MS, log on to worldMSday.org.

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