I concur with this post. I would like to add that Bahamians need to develope a more discipline mindset and adopt the Chinese way of generational thinking. because finally we are being governed by higher principles and standards than we have ever been in since independence.

The government decision to increase taxes on the web shops is clearly a discrimination issue. To many people are scared to say so..so i will. It shows who are pulling the strings in the red shirts party. There is a segment of the population who dont like the rise in the wealth and status that the web shop fellars have aquired but i would advise them if i was in their position to deversify their company holding and investments... so if and when the web shop cookie comes crumbling down, they would have something to fall back on. There is alot of talk about going the lottery route.in this country and if that eventually happens the government plan will be to ensure that the principles owners of the web shops are shut out completely from any profits from that form of gambling.

@Sheeprunner12 ....I would estimate that less than 20% of Bahamians understand or are even trying to understand what the government is trying to do in this budget long term. You are one of the sensible ones who thinks before you write so you have to ignore the critics.I hope the likes of Perry Christie administration never see the power of government again and even if they do the Fiscal responsibilty Act would constrain any intent of runaway spending. .As for some of critics here you have to classify most of them as ignorant political mischief makers..

Excellent article Mr Norman ...well written and researched ..find a way to get more exposure to the information in this article by posting it on social media pages along with Radio station interviews and join the advocates for saving our natural resources

Excellent article Ms Bootle ...well written and reserched ..find a way to get more exposure to the information in this article by posting it on social media pages along with Radio station interviews and join the advocates for saving our natural resources

you naysayers and critics would read all 127 pages and come to the realization....

The few comenters on here such as the_Oracle, Economist,Don_Anthony, OMG Sheeprunner12 and Licks2 who see the bigger picture of what this govenrment is trying to do I I salute you for your foresight. The rest of you need to do some soul searching, Some personal introspection especially if you have children.and have any sence of your country value, perception and standing in this world.... ask yourselves if you want this country to go the way of Greese .It is my wish that all of you would come to the realization of the main Objectives of this Budget when the fervour of your resentment dies down.

Wait until Brensil Roll speak about the **National Insurance Contribution** increases next week ...your'll aint see nothing yet

That is the Best Budget presentation in the history the Bahamas. Bahamians need to bite this bullet and sell bottles if they have to make extra funds.. Look at the long term projections of how this budget will begin to turn this countries fiscal position around. In three years our depth to GDP ratio will at 52% We will have reversed ourselves from going over the fiscal cliff like so many other countries have done. .After years of PLP and FNM mis management. This ship of state will begin to turn around finally. In three years time a Black briefcase will be used to transport the budget to the house.That will be in time for the next election and this red shirt gov will have a lot to brag about, The world and all the international agencies idb, oecd fatf imf and the world bank The rating agencies will all be singing the praises for the good fiscal work that has done for 2018 to 2021. So Bahamians i implore you to do what you have to do to swallow this pill and think about the burden this budget is removing off the backs of our grand kids.

It was a Classic Ponzi sheme