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The government introduced one landmark piece of legislation during its 2008/2009 budget communication and announced the planned re-enactment of another; granting concessions for the development of Nassau and selected Family Islands respectively.“Today we...New Providence
Recognising the need to balance economic development with environmental protection as well as the importance of a healthy environment to the country’s principal industry; tourism, the government has increased and introduced allocations to agencies and...New Providence
The government expects to collect 7.8% more in revenue this fiscal year than it did the previous year, due to its measures taken to strengthen its revenue collection processes, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham said Wednesday during...Business
NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) – 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...Politics
NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS Press Release): 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 Bahamas...