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Grand Bahama wary of budget as 'political' tool
Grand Bahama wary of budget as 'political' tool
WHILE Grand Bahamians welcome the significant concessions and benefits announced by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis in his budget communication last week, some see it as a "political" tool to entice voters before the next election.
Govt seeking revenue boost from real estate VAT increases
Approximately $50 million of revenue enhancement measures were announced yesterday by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Hubert Minnis, including the government's aim to generate $31 million from charging value-added tax (VAT) on the full value of vacation rental properties and an additional $4 million from an increase in VAT on luxury real estate transactions.
2.4m paid out in rent to support Bahamians
2.4m paid out in rent to support Bahamians
THE government has paid out $2.4m in rental assistance to hurting Bahamians amid the COVID-19 pandemic over the last ten months, acting Social Services Director Kim Sawyer revealed yesterday.
DRA to construct 100-unit, 20 mil. housing development on Abaco
Through technical assistance from the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB), the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) is planning to construct a 100-unit housing development to meet the rental needs on Abaco within the next fiscal year.
Campbell says families helped after recent fires
Campbell says families helped after recent fires
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell said his ministry has assisted more than a dozen families who lost their homes and belongings to two destructive fires earlier this month.
Remarks by The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister E-Government Portal Launch
Today marks a significant milestone for The Bahamas. Beginning today we are implementing a new way for the Public to do business with the Government.
Social Services prepaid card a tremendous success, Griffin says
Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin has reported that by the end of the month more than 1,300 people will be using the government's new reloadable prepaid card launched in November.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, in Partnership with Country's Tourism Readiness and Recovery Committee Announces Plan for Reopening Tourism Sector
Bahamas Preparing to Resume International Tourism on July 1 with New Health & Safety Protocols in Place...
LPIA Stakeholders Finalize Reactivation Plans
LPIA Stakeholders Finalize Reactivation Plans
New Guidelines For Passengers, Airport Employees and Tenants To Reduce The Spread of COVID-19...
Social assistance programmes continue despite increased demands due to COVID-19
Employees across the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development are continuing to fulfill the needs of their regular clients while working to address the influx of new requests for social assistance as a result of the presence of the COVID-19 Pandemic in The Bahamas...