Business & Economy
Tipping in the Bahamas: service charges, VAT and who to tip
How tipping works in the Bahamas: the 15% service charge many bills already include, 10% VAT, and what to give taxi drivers, porters, housekeepers and guides.
Travel, culture & island life in the Bahamas and the Caribbean

Tourism, financial services, small business and the cost of living, explained in plain terms.
How tipping works in the Bahamas: the 15% service charge many bills already include, 10% VAT, and what to give taxi drivers, porters, housekeepers and guides.
How visitor spending flows through the Bahamian economy: cruise versus stopover visitors, Nassau versus the Out Islands, and the risks of relying on tourism.
How to open a small business in Nassau step by step: choosing a structure, reserving a name, the business licence, National Insurance, VAT and banking.