People always told me that I was a fool for paying my property tax; saying that eventually the government will either negotiate down to any amount or waive it completely. I now see that I am indeed a fool.

We all know that PLP's are an ENTITLED bunch. This has now been proven by their government waiving their real property tax.

From what I'm reading, this is just what they have planned. When its a done deal. I'll believe it. Elections coming and these people will say ANYTHING.

This headline is incorrect. VAT has not been removed from baby clothes and food. These reporters sit in Parliament, have the Budget in front of them and still come back to their newsrooms and file incorrect copy.

ELECTION COMING!

"Mr Christie also said the government is proposing to allow for the waiver of real property tax arrears for owner-occupied properties with values less than $250,000, which he said could potentially benefit over 41,000 homeowners"

Seriously, there is no hope left for this country!!!!

Beware of the PLP voodoo economics this year

Let me see if I got this correctly. They are patting themselves on the back for removing taxes on Education where it should not have been in the first instance?

Then they are waiving tax arrears for people who ducked paying taxes in the first place instead of just an exemption from real property tax for a year or two?

Mr Christie also said the government is proposing to “reduce or eliminate” the duty on a number of household grocery items, including ..... macaroni, spaghetti, ice cream, biscuits, waffles, cakes and pastries.

What a screwed up administration! Just reduce the duty on all the items that are contributing to our record levels of Type 2 diabetes. Makes perfect sense if you are pandering to your uneducated voter base.

Not only that.

they are eliminating environmental levy on used tires., in other words-- that is all people will be able to afford-- if anything the levy should be higher on used tires.

they are also reducing the duty on used clothing.

seems that want people to import junk, and increase polution.

what they should do is eleiminated duty on fabric so it becomes cheaper for people to sew clothes, especially uniforms, and create employment.

then they elimnated uty on costume jewelry. costume Jewelry? no one eats that!!!

They need an excuse for NHI. They are a clueless bunch.

Hmmm. Reduce or eliminate duty on junk food but exercise equipment is still 45% duty. Definately focused on a healthier Bahamas...

The Parliamentary Elections Act makes bribery an offence. #JustSayin'

Over all, PATHETIC. Yes eliminate duty on meats and other items that help meet people's basic needs but to reduce or eliminate duty on costume jewelry! ,macaroni, spaghetti, ice cream, biscuits, waffles, cakes and pastries - is this a joke!?! Who needs to be encouraged to eat these items? What about encouraging our people to eat healthier by making it more affordable. I assure you if healthy options were more affordable, more people would choose to purchase them for their families. I try to feed my family as healthily as possible but it is VERY difficult, the cost of living is too high and now more than ever. I am sick and tired of leaders that have no vision for the health & future of our country. They throw crumbs at us and expect us to be happy citizens.

WTH???? Perry why don't you retire out man? You won't even be around to fully realize the effects of your mismanagement of our country.