Before decisions are made research is conducted. Research includes examining similar situations. Admittedly, Barbados does have several tax structures that are not present in the Bahamas. However, we cannot simply disregard the effects VAT implementation has had on Barbados. There is undoubtedly benefits of having VAT the main one being increased income. Cost benefit analysis should show the Government that the supposed 'benefits' do not outweigh the 'cons' of this tax. One of the main features of any tax is that it should be clear to the general public. The Government, themselves, are not prepared for implementing VAT. The Bahamian people similarly are not ready. Re-examination needs to be done of the logistics of VAT before going 'full speed ahead' with this tax.

How is it that the Government continues to allow the Bahamas to be raped. A promise of jobs for irreversble environmental damages. Has anyone stopped and thought about what will happen to The Bahamas if the Government continues to allow such projects to continue? I guess what investors want means more to the Government than what the Bahamian people want and rather need.