Lonna Bethel
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Lonna Bethel serves as the assistant controller of the Port Department in The Bahamas, where she plays a key role in overseeing maritime taxation policies. Recently, she confirmed changes in the taxation structure for foreign yacht charters, consolidating various fees into a single 14 percent rate, in response to industry feedback regarding bureaucratic challenges.
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Lonna Bethel, the Port Department’s assistant controller, acknowledged that the AIS requirement is based primarily on a vessel being present in Bahamian waters.
Fears safety reforms set to drive visiting boaters awayThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·
Bahamas· 2025-06-17
Bahamas· 2025-06-17
Lonna Bethel, the Port Department's assistant controller, confirmed the taxation switch to maritime industry stakeholders.
Foreign yacht VAT end 'not big enough carrot'The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-16
Bahamas· 2025-06-16
