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Sleep aboards to be taxed? #91528 03/25/2016 01:02 PM 03/25/2016 01:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,513 Adagio Villa, Mahoe Bay,Virgin... gordaguy2 OP Sponsor
gordaguy2 OP Sponsor Traveler Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,513 Adagio Villa, Mahoe Bay,Virgin...	This should be interesting http://bvinews.com/new/walwyn-wants-boat-sleepers-taxed-hike-in-hotel-tax

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Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: gordaguy2] #91529 03/25/2016 01:21 PM 03/25/2016 01:21 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 109 Bozeman / Minneapolis snowdog Traveler
snowdog Traveler Joined: May 2014 Posts: 109 Bozeman / Minneapolis	Taxing tourists is very common. The hotel taxes in most major US cities is more than 10%. I am not sure I have a issue - if the money is well spent. One challenge I see is for boats that are crossing into the USVI to spend a few days/nights. How would that work for taxes? Anyone know what BVI taxes are paid on charters now? (besides the park permit fees) s/v Snow Dog - Leopard 46

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: snowdog] #91530 03/25/2016 01:30 PM 03/25/2016 01:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland Twanger Traveler
Twanger Traveler Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland	We often charter in the USVI and sail to the BVI. The last time we did this we paid a total of about $400 for 8 people on a 41-foot Catamaran for 7 days. This included the park permit.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Twanger] #91531 03/25/2016 01:58 PM 03/25/2016 01:58 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10,993 Macon, Georgia GlennA Traveler
GlennA Traveler Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10,993 Macon, Georgia	That reads more like he wants the tax on charter fees not just sleep aboards. Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: GlennA] #91532 03/25/2016 03:53 PM 03/25/2016 03:53 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada warren460 Traveler
warren460 Traveler Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada	I hear that Belize wants to collect 10% of the charter fee as a hotel tax. Let's watch the fleets leave. Warren S/V Scuba Doo Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show) and Lagoon 450, (both part of the Charter Caribe fleet (all inclusive charters) -St Thomas USVI https://chartercaribe.com/charters/ ).

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: warren460] #91533 03/26/2016 07:32 AM 03/26/2016 07:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,225 Saint Thomas, USVI CaptainJay Traveler
CaptainJay Traveler Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,225 Saint Thomas, USVI	They should call this new tax the Spanish and American Virgin Island Charter industry revitalization act.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: CaptainJay] #91534 03/26/2016 08:33 AM 03/26/2016 08:33 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,035 Charlotte, NC N NCSailor Traveler
NCSailor Traveler N Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,035 Charlotte, NC	What's missing from this money grab is any justification for the higher taxes. Education? No. Better customs facilities? No. Roads? No. Programs to teach common courtesy to government employees? No. More black SUVs for politicos? Yes! More barely show patronage jobs? Yes!

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: NCSailor] #91535 03/26/2016 09:23 AM 03/26/2016 09:23 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,960 VI,GA,AZ sail445 Traveler
sail445 Traveler Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,960 VI,GA,AZ	Sounds like they're copying the US, taxation without representation

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: sail445] #91536 03/27/2016 10:25 AM 03/27/2016 10:25 AM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 167 Other letsgosailing Traveler
letsgosailing Traveler Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 167 Other	Aruba has a 24% hotel tax... I am surprised that it too them this long to start in Charter vessels.. Capt. Russell

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: letsgosailing] #91537 03/27/2016 10:37 AM 03/27/2016 10:37 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 8,528 Ya never know... HillsideView Traveler
HillsideView Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 8,528 Ya never know...	Sales (BBO) Tax Aruba has a sales tax on the supply of goods and services in the amount of 1.5% of the sale. The tax is charged on (among other things) hotel bookings, activities and dining. Hotel Room Tax The Aruban Government levies a 6% room tax on all hotel and timeshare rooms. Hotels and timeshares levy an 11% hotel service charge on rooms. Some properties also levy an energy service charge. All will be detailed on your checkout bill. This page was last updated 03/27/2016 11:36:57 My foot fits right into my shoe and my shoe will fit right into your...

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: HillsideView] #91538 03/27/2016 11:53 AM 03/27/2016 11:53 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 80 Seattle, WA mattt Traveler
mattt Traveler Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 80 Seattle, WA	I see nothing wrong with paying a little extra to support their local economy. https://vimeo.com/terich

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: mattt] #91539 03/27/2016 12:15 PM 03/27/2016 12:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada warren460 Traveler
warren460 Traveler Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada	Already providing tremdous support for their local economy. Add this tax and increasing mooring ball fees to the mix. As jay says, this will favourably impact the usvi and svi charter industries. Warren S/V Scuba Doo Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show) and Lagoon 450, (both part of the Charter Caribe fleet (all inclusive charters) -St Thomas USVI https://chartercaribe.com/charters/ ).

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: warren460] #91540 03/27/2016 01:12 PM 03/27/2016 01:12 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,820 Maine Breeze Traveler
Breeze Traveler Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,820 Maine	Could be quite interesting if every charter boat is determined to be a floating hotel and occupants are taxed at 10% of their charter fee for sleeping every night

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Breeze] #91541 03/27/2016 01:18 PM 03/27/2016 01:18 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 16,215 Tortola/ Sonoma, California Manpot Traveler
Manpot Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 16,215 Tortola/ Sonoma, California	Someone seems determined to execute the golden goose..not just kill it slowly..cruise ships..dock extension..runway extension..at least they got the hospital open..and all this as Cuba opens up and rolls out the red carpet..this is not the way to compete in a competative market.." Nature's Little Secrets"..really???..wish we could have kept it that way.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: gordaguy2] #91542 03/27/2016 02:46 PM 03/27/2016 02:46 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 443 Charlotte, NC DEL Traveler
DEL Traveler Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 443 Charlotte, NC	As one who has been chartering in the BVI for more than 40 years, I am willing to pay for value. I used to anchor where today there are $30 mooring fees. I see value there. When taxi fares were jacked up by the government, I started renting cars. As hotel rates have risen (with added taxes and arbitrary fees, e.g. Maria's by the Sea $25 fee), I have gravitated to sleepaboards. Not only is it cheaper, but I get off the dock earlier and get a prime mooring ball location that evening. This politician seems focused on raising tax revenue from tourists without touching locals. Try developing a mooring ball reservation system with demand-based pricing. I would gladly pay more to guarantee a mooring ball at my destination. That's my idea of value!

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Breeze] #91543 03/27/2016 03:49 PM 03/27/2016 03:49 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049 S StormJib Traveler
StormJib Traveler S Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049	Quote Breeze said: Could be quite interesting if every charter boat is determined to be a floating hotel and occupants are taxed at 10% of their charter fee for sleeping every night Europe and particularly France have been in this battle since +/- 2013. The EU ruled all yacht charters are responsible to pay VAT on the total price of the contract or +/- 20 percent. Italy is a clear 21%. The whole thing is hotly debated and you need a good lawyer to understand what is in, what is exempt, what is claimable. Moving to Florida if you rent anything without a crew. You must pay sales tax on the total rental.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: mattt] #91544 03/27/2016 03:51 PM 03/27/2016 03:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 174 WI. St. Thomas TomSW Traveler
TomSW Traveler Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 174 WI. St. Thomas	That would be great, if it actually worked that way. But it doesn't. Any monies collected are not going to the local economy. They are going into the politicians pockets. You don't have to live down here too long to realize that. Just a fact of life.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: TomSW] #91545 03/27/2016 04:11 PM 03/27/2016 04:11 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada warren460 Traveler
warren460 Traveler Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada	It's to bad that this is all speculation. If we had concrete proposals, maybe we would start voting with our check books. I hope that the charter industry is not sitting idle while this gets screwed up. Warren S/V Scuba Doo Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show) and Lagoon 450, (both part of the Charter Caribe fleet (all inclusive charters) -St Thomas USVI https://chartercaribe.com/charters/ ).

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: warren460] #91546 03/27/2016 04:43 PM 03/27/2016 04:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049 S StormJib Traveler
StormJib Traveler S Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049	Quote warren460 said: It's to bad that this is all speculation. If we had concrete proposals, maybe we would start voting with our check books. I hope that the charter industry is not sitting idle while this gets screwed up. Back in the day Charlie Cary and the other early pioneers had a roundtable where each charter operator had one seat. At times this group was at least an influential political lobby. Charlie Cary and his wife Jenny were conferred upon the the status of "Honorary Belongers". The sum total of the many whose livelihood depends on the boats going in and out of the docks on Tortola is very large. Taxi's, Provisions, Mechanics.... The other reality is the BVI runs on +/-$300M in taxes and fees. In January the BVI had more than $15M in invoices they did not have the cash to pay. With $20 Million in bills each month the BVI Gov usually has less than $7M in cash on hand.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: snowdog] #91547 03/28/2016 08:26 AM 03/28/2016 08:26 AM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 308 Tampa, FL denverd0n Traveler
denverd0n Traveler Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 308 Tampa, FL	Quote snowdog said:I am not sure I have a issue - if the money is well spent. I would have absolutely NO issue, if the money was well spent. But therein lies the problem. Whether we are talking about the BVI, or any other government bureaucracy, the money is almost NEVER "well spent!"

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: denverd0n] #91548 03/28/2016 08:36 AM 03/28/2016 08:36 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,762 GA/NC GeorgeC1 Traveler
GeorgeC1 Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,762 GA/NC	Keep in mind charter boats are taxed now. The boat owner pays a yearly tax to charter. Boat import tax There is a cruising tax. Any replacement parts are taxed. Fishing tax New boat fishing tax National Park tax Charter guests pay a 20 to 40 dollar exit tax The BVI can add additional taxes if they choose. Charter companies, boat owners, and charter customers can choose to pay them or take their business elsewhere. I suspect the BVI is underestimating the effects of Cuba opening up. I think when Cuba is fully up and running it's going to have a big impact on the BVI. Everyone I know with a charter boat is looking at moving it to Cuba. It's going to be a great place that's very easy to get to and from. I am already hearing about plans for fast ferries from South Florida. Airfares should be only slightly more then flying to Miami from anywhere in the country. If the Cuban government places it's cards right they will be the place to go. G Last edited by GeorgeC1; 03/28/2016 08:45 AM.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: GeorgeC1] #91549 03/28/2016 09:14 AM 03/28/2016 09:14 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland Twanger Traveler
Twanger Traveler Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland	You're right George. In the last 6 years we've done half our trips in the SVI. No boat import tax. No cruising tax. No national park tax. Free fishing. Free anchoring. Free moorings. No exit fees. So I figure we save $600-$800 going to the SVI vs. the BVI. That buys a lot of lobster!

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Twanger] #91550 03/28/2016 11:52 AM 03/28/2016 11:52 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,762 GA/NC GeorgeC1 Traveler
GeorgeC1 Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5,762 GA/NC	You can also catch your own lobster in the USVI and SVi! G

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Twanger] #91551 03/28/2016 01:19 PM 03/28/2016 01:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049 S StormJib Traveler
StormJib Traveler S Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049	Quote Twanger said: You're right George. In the last 6 years we've done half our trips in the SVI. No boat import tax. No cruising tax. No national park tax. Free fishing. Free anchoring. Free moorings. No exit fees. So I figure we save $600-$800 going to the SVI vs. the BVI. That buys a lot of lobster! All true plus very little infrastructure, very hard to impossible to find potable water, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico while part of the US has very deep budget and economic troubles. Enjoy it while you can. At some point someone will have to pay the tab that is running in and on Puerto Rico. In Florida all that would be taxed at 6% or more.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: StormJib] #91552 03/28/2016 01:48 PM 03/28/2016 01:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,688 St. John, USVI RickG Traveler
RickG Traveler Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,688 St. John, USVI	Sales tax in PR is now 11.5%. We still got some deals in Fajardo in October even with that tax. We got water at Puerto Del Rey. But, with two of us 95 gallons lasts two weeks. Cheers, RickG S/V Echoes, 2003 Benetau 423 St. John, USVI

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: RickG] #91553 03/28/2016 01:55 PM 03/28/2016 01:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049 S StormJib Traveler
StormJib Traveler S Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049	Quote RickG said: Sales tax in PR is now 11.5%. We still got some deals in Fajardo in October even with that tax. We got water at Puerto Del Rey. But, with two of us 95 gallons lasts two weeks. Cheers, RickG Ouch!! This is a little cut and past for the PR based Sail Caribe... A 50% deposit is required upon reservation & the balance is billed forty-five (45) days prior to charter - Sales tax, Diesel fuel and Daily Damage waiver is charged extra - Cancellation Policy applies Still got a ways to go to catch up the 20% plus rates in Italy and France.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: StormJib] #91554 03/28/2016 02:55 PM 03/28/2016 02:55 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland Twanger Traveler
Twanger Traveler Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland	So on the water thingy... if you charter a boat with a water-maker and ice-maker from CYOA then you don't have to worry about getting either! They are equipping their fleet to make it more viable to cruise the SVI. Aboard Big Papa Lulu (Helia 44 cat) last August we used about 110 gal Diesel in 10 days running the generator and AC about 14 hours a day, and making water 3 hours a day. Paid less than $2 a gallon for Diesel at Del Rey. Schweeeeeet. For 10 straight days we NEVER bought ice and never bought water. never even worried about it. It's really nice not having plan stopping every two days for ice, and fussing over water. Think about how much time you waste chasing ice, buying ice, carrying 40 pounds of ice in your laps in the dingy, racing back to the boat to get it in the cooler to stop it from melting. What a pain!

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: GeorgeC1] #91555 03/28/2016 03:03 PM 03/28/2016 03:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,237 Long Bay Hill, Tortola, BVI Pineapple Traveler
Pineapple Traveler Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,237 Long Bay Hill, Tortola, BVI	Quote GeorgeC1 said: Keep in mind charter boats are taxed now. The boat owner pays a yearly tax to charter. Boat import tax There is a cruising tax. Any replacement parts are taxed. Fishing tax New boat fishing tax National Park tax Charter guests pay a 20 to 40 dollar exit tax The BVI can add additional taxes if they choose. Charter companies, boat owners, and charter customers can choose to pay them or take their business elsewhere. I suspect the BVI is underestimating the effects of Cuba opening up. I think when Cuba is fully up and running it's going to have a big impact on the BVI. Everyone I know with a charter boat is looking at moving it to Cuba. It's going to be a great place that's very easy to get to and from. I am already hearing about plans for fast ferries from South Florida. Airfares should be only slightly more then flying to Miami from anywhere in the country. If the Cuban government places it's cards right they will be the place to go. G I don't check TTOL often but I have to respond to this one. The BVI has long underestimated the effects of LOTS of things. Including water for the people, affordable food and affordable electricity in relation to the pay scale, efficient ferry service for tourist and locals alike, welcoming, efficient services from entry to having a meal, clean air for the people of West End instead of an incinerator billowing toxins, sewer issues, roads, traffic and parking problems, not enough police to police the place, certain crowded beaches that still run land based guests away, projects that run by $30 million over budget, constant new taxes and fees on tourist... on and on and on. Tourist have been exiting the BVI for years yet, they stand up and say the ECONOMY IS ROBUST.... ROBUST my [censored]! George and stormjib are exactly right, unfortunately. Cheryl 284-545-0044 www.purplepineapple.com pineappletortola@gmail.com

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Twanger] #91556 03/28/2016 08:35 PM 03/28/2016 08:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 402 St Thomas, USVI K Kimber Traveler
Kimber Traveler K Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 402 St Thomas, USVI	Two things Twanger- First, Cuv�e also has a water maker and ice maker to enjoy on your next trip. Second, the SVI is terrible. Please repeat that. Terrible!!! That is the proper story to spread in order to prevent the hordes from discovering what you and I know. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Kimber] #91557 03/28/2016 09:46 PM 03/28/2016 09:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada warren460 Traveler
warren460 Traveler Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,129 Ontario, Canada	Svi is not so exciting. Shortage of beach bars and restaurants Warren S/V Scuba Doo Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show) and Lagoon 450, (both part of the Charter Caribe fleet (all inclusive charters) -St Thomas USVI https://chartercaribe.com/charters/ ).

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: warren460] #91558 03/29/2016 06:30 AM 03/29/2016 06:30 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,688 St. John, USVI RickG Traveler
RickG Traveler Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,688 St. John, USVI	The beach bar in my dinghy works great at the SVI. The food in our onboard restaurant is also better than 95% of the restaurants in the BVI. What we did find were free anchorages that emptied out, except for cruisers, before sunset. We also had great fishing, snorkeling and hiking. We're looking forward to heading back. Cheers, RickG S/V Echoes, 2003 Benetau 423 St. John, USVI

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: RickG] #91559 03/29/2016 11:05 AM 03/29/2016 11:05 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland Twanger Traveler
Twanger Traveler Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland	RickG - yes. That's exactly the way we see it too. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Twanger] #91560 03/29/2016 11:17 AM 03/29/2016 11:17 AM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 124 Fairfax, VA GW248 Traveler
GW248 Traveler Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 124 Fairfax, VA	Does anyone know of any power cat bare boat charters out of the USVI? I did some searching but couldn't find any. Rick

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: gordaguy2] #91561 03/30/2016 01:18 PM 03/30/2016 01:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 762 Middleburg, VA cwoody Traveler
cwoody Traveler Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 762 Middleburg, VA	So how do you define a "sleep aboard" ? Any time you sleep on-board while tied up at a dock? Good luck with that. SunSail will not have this issue. They do no have a sleep aboard policy. All charters start at 6pm and You are required to book an extra day if you want to board on the day you arrive. They should also tax the boats with air conditioning. Never had all these "sleep aboards" before all the boats got shore AC. Chuck W. BVI Pics

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: warren460] #91562 03/30/2016 08:11 PM 03/30/2016 08:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 402 St Thomas, USVI K Kimber Traveler
Kimber Traveler K Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 402 St Thomas, USVI	Quote warren460 said: Svi is not so exciting. Shortage of beach bars and restaurants Yes!!! Stick with that and repeat frequently.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Kimber] #91563 03/31/2016 11:57 AM 03/31/2016 11:57 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland Twanger Traveler
Twanger Traveler Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,098 Maryland	Yeah, it's hot, there's water everywhere, that fine white beach sand gets into everything... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: denverd0n] #91564 04/01/2016 06:37 AM 04/01/2016 06:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 209 T Tarroc Traveler
Tarroc Traveler T Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 209	Minister Walwyn has a dog in this fight--he owns the hotel at Moorings base and has had his occupancy rates severely effected by the Moorings sleep-aboard/evening start policy.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Tarroc] #91565 04/01/2016 09:20 AM 04/01/2016 09:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049 S StormJib Traveler
StormJib Traveler S Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,049	It just a proposed increase on the taxes already on the books. Today BVI boat rentals(whether you sleep there or not) are taxed at 7% the idea floated is to raise that 3% to 10% of the boat rental. Europe is +/- 20 percent of the total charter cost in direct tax. Minister of Education Myron Walwyn yesterday said he wants the administration to increase the hotel accommodation tax from 7 percent to 10, and go after the people sleeping on boats to ensure they also pay taxes. �The truth really is, you have more people sleeping on sea than what we have on land. And so now the government needs to re-position itself to make sure that we collect that money,� Walwyn continued.

Re: Sleep aboards to be taxed? [Re: Tarroc] #91566 04/01/2016 01:08 PM 04/01/2016 01:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,152 Rincón PR casailor53 Traveler
casailor53 Traveler Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,152 Rincón PR	Quote Tarroc said: Minister Walwyn has a dog in this fight--he owns the hotel at Moorings base and has had his occupancy rates severely effected by the Moorings sleep-aboard/evening start policy. Not exactly true. He manages those properties.

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