Family Islands
[BIMINI] Ansil Saunders remembers when names such as Rockefeller, Mellon and Ford appeared on the rolls at the local stops in Bimini. As a child, he performed in little dance shows to entertain the visiting tourists and fishing enthusiasts. Local businesses thrived on...Politics
NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS Press Release)– The government has increased its budgetary allocation to the Royal Bahamas Police Force by $4.5 million and to the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation by $9.3 million, and is looking into proposals to outfit the Royal Bahamas...New Providence
Final approval on membership in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as far as the interests of The Bahamas are concerned can only come by means of a consensus of the Bahamian people, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham said this week.And...New Providence
The country’s GFS Deficit decreased during the last fiscal year, demonstrating the government’s firm commitment to fiscal prudence in the interests of the welfare of the people of The Bahamas, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Hubert...New Providence
Homeowners will enjoy substantial benefits under the government’s 2008/2009 budget through the exemption of stamp taxes and the reduction and elimination of duty on a variety of building materials, appliances and fixtures.“First-time homeowners will...