With the Coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc across the globe with millions of people being infected and scores of lives claimed, government have made wearing face masks mandatory for people. The decision has made face masks a prized commodity for people.

Traffic in California came to brief halt after drivers had stopped to pick up face masks that were littered on the road. Although it is not clear how the masks ended up spilled on the highway, CBS reported that a man was spotted throwing boxes of masks on the road from a white truck.

The California Highway Patrol-Hayward posted pictures of the incident on their Facebook page where scores of masks were found lying on the southbound lanes of Interstate 880. “Multiple individuals stopped in lanes and stepped out of their vehicles to pick up masks,” read the post, adding that debris has been cleared and the lanes were opened.

The post also appealed drivers not to step out of their vehicle on an active freeway. Many users commenting on the post criticized the driver who reportedly threw the mask on the road, instead of donating it. One user said, “Just terrible! That person has no respect.” Another user said, “The highway does not have a need for medical masks. Therefore, I would have donated to an entity that did! A user said, “What a waste of something necessary now.”

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The pandemic has suddenly changed the medication needs of masses with a clear preference being shown for respiratory, anti-diabetic, cardiac therapies.

The EU on May 25 removed the Bahamas and Saint Kitts and Nevis from its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

Pakistan's Finance Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has directed the Federal Board of Revenue to approach the tax authorities of nine territories about information in the Panama and Bahamas leaks.

Women were only found to benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask whereas in men it was mainly associated with reduced sexual quality of life, finds a new study.

A new study has found that UK and Australian sperm banks used masculine archetypes to attract donors because laws prohibit them from paying for sperm.

Christmas is here again to cheer us with love, joy, good health and peace. With hustle and bustle of Christmas, let us take some time to think about celebrating

The European holiday traditions that predate - and became an inseparable part of - Christmas have been explored by Maria Kennedy, an instructor of folklore

Christmas is the synonym for cheer, festivities, gifts, food, family, friends, and a whole lot of fun. We tend to indulge in our favorite food over the festive season.

1 lakh+ PPE kits and N95 masks are being manufactured everyday in the country said the Union Health Ministry. ventilators vide domestic manufacturers

Exercise can cause changes in the brain that boost motor skill learning, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iNature Communications/i.

Surgical face masks may prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals, reports a new study. The findings

Covering the nose and mouth with good face mask can prevent the spread of coronavirus to a larger extent. Here is a set of advice issued by the U.S. Centers

Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the globe, a new study has stressed that it's time to encourage people to wear face masks as a precautionary

Tech experts have been working towards using next-gen technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to make mass screening possible.

Face masks may protect Livestock workers like those who work on hog farms from a resistant form of staph bacteria. Even the family members of these farmers

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According to the reports, Priyanka Gandhi has sent over one lakh face masks to Lucknow on Friday.

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The OECD welcomes the decision by The Bahamas to sign the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, which was formally communicated to the OECD in a letter from The Bahamas’ Minister of Finance, the Hon Kevin P. Turnquest MP, on Monday 29 May 2017.

Today, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, The Hon. Kevin Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Bahamas signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (“the Convention”) in the presence of OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria.

The purpose of the CbC MCAA is to set forth rules and procedures as may be necessary for Competent Authorities of jurisdictions implementing BEPS Action 13 to automatically exchange CbC Reports prepared by the Reporting Entity of an MNE Group and filed on an annual basis with the tax authorities of the jurisdiction of tax residence of that entity with the tax authorities of all jurisdictions in which the MNE Group operates.

In order to support the automatic exchange of information collected under the OECD’s Model Mandatory Disclosure Rules on Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures (MDRs), the OECD has today released the international administrative and operational framework for the exchange of information collected under the MDRs.

The OECD has appointed Masamichi Kono as a Deputy Secretary-General. He will replace Rintaro Tamaki, who will be stepping down after six fruitful years in the post.

Imports of Wheat & Maslin CMLV in Russia increased to 6.90 USD Million in February from 2.70 USD Million in January of 2020. Imports of Wheat & Maslin CMLV in Russia averaged 69.89 USD Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 388.30 USD Million in December of 1996 and a record low of 0 USD Million in February of 1997. Russia accounts for Imports of Wheat & Maslin using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for Russia Imports of Wheat & Maslin CMLV.

The Casablanca CFG 25 decreased 2594 points or 21.42% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Morocco. Historically, the Morocco Stock Market MASI reached an all time high of 13387.50 in February of 2018. The Morocco Casablanca Stock Exchange MASI Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The MASI index has a base value of 1000 as of December 31, 1991.

IP Addresses in Bahamas increased to 80351 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 76420 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Bahamas averaged 60226.56 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 80351 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 35579 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BahamasIP Addresses.

Temperature in Bahamas decreased to 28.66 celsius in September from 28.80 celsius in August of 2013. Temperature in Bahamas averaged 25.13 celsius from 1758 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 30.18 celsius in August of 1798 and a record low of 18.17 celsius in December of 1759. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bahamas Temperature.

Cost of food in Bahamas increased 7.96 percent in December of 2015 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Bahamas averaged 2.56 percent from 2007 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 12.18 percent in February of 2009 and a record low of -1.79 percent in July of 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahamas Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bahamas recorded a Current Account deficit of 15.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Bahamas averaged -4.72 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.60 percent in 1993 and a record low of -20.20 percent in 2014. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Bahamas Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas recorded a government debt equivalent to 64.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Bahamas averaged 41.17 percent from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 73.70 percent in 2014 and a record low of 23.20 percent in 1991. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Bahamas Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Bahamas averaged -2.28 percent of GDP from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.33 percent of GDP in 1995 and a record low of -6.60 percent of GDP in 2013. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid. This page provides - Bahamas Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bahamas expanded 1.60 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bahamas averaged 1.60 percent from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.90 percent in 1997 and a record low of -4.20 percent in 2009. The Bahamas is one of the richest countries in the Caribbean. The most important sector of the economy is tourism, which employs around half of the labour force and accounts for 60 percent of GDP. Due to low taxes, The Bahamas is a major off-shore centre and financial services account for 12 percent of GDP. The shipping industry, one of the largest in the world, is also a valuable source of income. The Bahamas is heavily dependent on the United States, the country’s largest trading partner. This page provides - Bahamas GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bahamas was last recorded at 28705.28 US dollars in 2017, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Bahamas, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 162 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Bahamas averaged 30395.47 USD from 1990 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 33668.44 USD in 2002 and a record low of 27090.77 USD in 1993. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Bahamas GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas is ranked 119 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Bahamas deteriorated to 119 in 2019 from 118 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Bahamas averaged 96.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 121 in 2016 and a record low of 59 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Bahamas.

Building Permits in Bahamas increased to 413 Units in the third quarter of 2018 from 391 Units in the second quarter of 2018. Building Permits in Bahamas averaged 357.19 Units from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 528 Units in the first quarter of 2012 and a record low of 217 Units in the fourth quarter of 2016. This page provides - Bahamas Building Permits- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bahamas was last recorded at 32217.87 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Bahamas is equivalent to 255 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Bahamas averaged 14728.98 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32217.87 USD in 2018 and a record low of 1550.24 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Bahamas GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Bahamas decreased to 681.90 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 903.30 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Imports in Bahamas averaged 690.89 BSD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 996.60 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 373.30 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2002. The Bahamas mainly imports boats, fuel, oil, paintings, iron and steel, vehicles and furniture. The Bahamas’ main imports partners is the United States, accounting for 87 percent of imports. Others include Venezuela, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, Japan, Cuba, Switzerland and France. This page provides - Bahamas Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Bahamas decreased to 108.80 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 277.80 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Exports in Bahamas averaged 170.54 BSD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 277.80 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 90 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2003. The Bahamas mainly exports fuel, boats, beverages, polymers, shellfish, cyclic compounds, paintings, oil and pebbles. The Bahamas’ main exports partner is the United States, accounting for around 72 percent of total exports. Others include Canada, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Turks and Caicos Islands, Mexico and the United Kingdom. This page provides - Bahamas Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas recorded a trade deficit of 573.10 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Bahamas averaged -520.61 BSD Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -251.40 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2002 and a record low of -782 BSD Million in the second quarter of 2018. The Bahamas is heavily dependent on food imports from the United States, resulting in consistent trade deficits. The Bahamas mainly exports fuel, boats, beverages, polymers, shellfish, cyclic compounds, paintings, oil and pebbles. The Bahamas mainly imports boats, fuel, oil, paintings, iron and steel, vehicles and furniture. The Bahamas’ main trading partner is the United States, accounting for around 80 percent of total trade. Others include Venezuela, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and Germany. This page provides - Bahamas Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas recorded a Current Account deficit of 116.20 BSD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Bahamas averaged -317.12 BSD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.90 BSD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -664.60 BSD Million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Bahamas Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bahamas scored 64 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Bahamas averaged 68.25 Points from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 73 Points in 2011 and a record low of 64 Points in 2019. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahamas Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bahamas is the 29 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Bahamas averaged 24.88 from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 29 in 2018 and a record low of 21 in 2011. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bahamas Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Bahamas increased to 7215 BSD Million in November from 7079 BSD Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Bahamas averaged 5662.20 BSD Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7215 BSD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 2103 BSD Million in December of 1995. Bahamas Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bahamas Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Bahamas increased to 5870.10 BSD Million in November from 5854.70 BSD Million in October of 2019. Private Sector Credit in Bahamas averaged 5712.17 BSD Million from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6686.40 BSD Million in April of 2012 and a record low of 1579.80 BSD Million in December of 1992. This page provides - Bahamas Private Sector Credit - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 12 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Bahamas averaged 9.30 percent from 2015 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in December of 2018 and a record low of 7.50 percent in December of 2016. In Bahamas, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Sales Tax Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 0 percent. In Bahamas, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 0 percent. In Bahamas, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labour, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Bahamas. This page provides - Bahamas Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.