I don't think they are interested in cleaning any mess. The whole idea is about money and finding jobs for the "boys". Look how many "consultants" were hired. As the the Miller BEC standoff it is all part of the"show".

There you have it. Because the government is afraid to stand up to unions,prepare for VAT and more taxes in the future. Because more taxes will increase the cost of living,unions will demand more raises to cope with it. Most likely the government will give in again. After all ,all they care about is votes.

Translation: We don't know much about VAT. In fact,we don't know much about running a country,which is why we have foreigners write our laws. However,even when foreigners write our laws we have a serious problem enforcing them. For example,we can't even collect property taxes. So, let's keep all existing taxes in addition to VAT because we don't know if it will work out.

@ banker........maybe he will write the VAT legislation too

A true professional would have verified his story before broadcasting it. Unfortunately in this country we have too many "professionals" "experts" and "advisors". That is why we are in such a mess.

Bahamians get the government they deserve. Things are going downhill,and all they are being offered is another festival. But then again,if any political candidate were to talk about hard work for sure he would not be elected. People would vote for someone who offers free rum,chicken in the bag and a phone card..

When it's time to renew contracts,there is no money. Yet,when they hire "consultants" foreign and domestic or when they fly around the world first class,money is not an issue.

Here is an idea. Put the posters, that give the murder count, back up. You did it,last year and you still claim it was a good idea,so do it again.

And the remaining one third goes on consultants and foreign trips

The issue is not the type of tax. It is its enforcement. Business licences are not supposed to be renewed unless NIB is paid that is correct. You know how many people get around that? Especially if you are a supporter of the party that happens to be in power at the time. Some don't even bother to renew their business licences. About property tax. In the US,if youdon't pay it,the police will eventually come into your house and move you out. Hardly the picture in the Bahamas. About VAT,;let's say a known supporter of a political party collects VAT from his customers and does not give it to the government. I seriously doubt that any action will be taken against him.