Yep .....thats what the economist are predicting for 2019

The Government could put less emphasis on improving economic growth for the Bahamas in 2019 and more emphasis on improving social programs and pay off the national depth if they can negotiate reduced or elimination of some of the concessions given to both Atlantis and Baha Mar

Reduce those customs Duty rates on automobiles or better yet eliminate those rates because WTO assention requires it ......you have already increased VAT after its introduction by the PLP so why the delay in getting rid of the tariff and duty rates ?

With the Bahamas joining the WTO in December 2019...it will interesting to see the new reduced or elimination duties and on what items during the mid year and 2019 -2020 budget address.

We always boost about Tourism being the number one Industry followed by Banking ...Then we Bad mouth the Numbers Industry because of the socials ill they cost, But why not hold the church accountable and see who is really fleecing the flock. The NPO Bill when passed should hold them accountable.

i guess those energy-efficient streets lights have automatic sensor's to turn on when darkness is sensed and off when daylight is sensed. so .they must have included procurement cost, installation cost. Shipping cost, insurance and VAT to arrive at much higher unit cost. ,

Vat at 20% would cause Economic collapse, Hundreds of business failures, Massive demonstrations, Riots, looting, The crime level now would be like a beach picnic compared to what would happen. and Bahamians would do exactly what is happening in Paris right now, while bringing Tourism to a stand still...Only so much the people can take.....

Bring on the Rate Reduction Bond (RRB) in 2019 to cover the Legacy dept after you have cleaned out the banks accounts and sold off the assets of all the Croonies,, Political exposed persons(PEPs) and Persons found guilty and suspected of fraud a malfeasance from the corporation over the years..I am sure you would then not need to place the full Bond.

Mr Hatchet D'Aguilla speaks again..when ever he speaks about "Heads in beds" he means "cut cut cut" or no more sponsorship. as in "IAAF Bahamas world relays" and "Pure silk golf tournament"

The Cruise line group should not be allowed to operate the Nassau cruise port, Thats like the Airlines operating the Lynden Pindling Int Airport....Big time conflict of interest. What will happen when other cruise lines who are not apart of the ncl rcl, Carnival, Disney group want to call at Nassau. Will they be given the same benefits as this group if they Win ?. , ,Which cruise line itinearary will be given priority for birthing schedules. .With all the details in the public domain, This group (Global Port Holdings) has a far superior bid that touches all crucial points and covers all the necessary basis for effectively Managing, Operating, Spreading the wealth to the average Bahamian, and vastly improving the infrastructure and taking the Nassau port well into the 21 century. Global Ports should win hands down. Operating Cruise ports is what Global Ports does. The cruise lines should stick to their Business and let a port operator like global run the port. The committee will be wise in this recommendation to the Government.