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From marked increases in Social Service allocations to tax eliminations on food items, to pay raises for public officers and teachers to tax suspensions on fuel imports for the Bahamas Electricity Corporation, the government’s 2008/2009 budget is tilted toward...News
Remarks byRt. Hon. Hubert A. IngrahamPrime MinisterOn the Launch of the Caribbean ChallengeConvention on Biological DiversityNinth Conference of the PartiesGlobal Island Partnership High Level EventBonn, Germany27 May 2008Ladies and Gentlemen:While I am unable to join...News
Press ReleaseFrom the President Bahamas National Youth CouncilFor Immediate Release “Globalization: Is there ever a need for Government to intervene? When and How?” “Making the link between household expenditure and international trade...News
According to preliminary results for 2007 collected by the National Accounts Section of the Department of Statistics, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2007 in The Bahamas grew by 5.21 per cent and 2.77 per cent in current and constant prices, respectively.Acting...News
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon recently wed at a surprise ceremony on the picture-perfect island of Eleuthera, adding to the growing list of stars that have planned their perfect day in The Bahamas. With ideal weather year round, breathtaking beaches, lavish hotels and...News
Ministry of Maritime Affairs and LabourPress ReleaseMay 11, 2008Dion Foulkes, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Labour, announced today that the Government will make payments to victims of the Sea Hauler tragedy on Wednesday, 14 May 2008.It was announced recently that...