Citizens speak out against numbers stamp tax

 

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Patrons of local gaming houses expressed outrage and disbelief Monday as they gave their views on the newly proposed stamp tax, which will be implemented beginning July 1.

The five per cent tax will be levied on all monies deposited to gaming houses as part of the government’s new taxation policy.

Eyewitness News spent much of yesterday getting feedback from various locals who said they are disappointed that the government would choose to impose more taxes on middle and lower income earning citizens than the rich.

About Genea Noel

Genea Noel is the news director and weeknight TV news anchor at Eyewitness News. She began working at Eyewitness News in 2018 as the newsroom editor and was subsequently promoted during her tenure. As a household name who graces the screens of thousands of Bahamian homes each night, Genea has racked up an impressive five Bahamas Press Club awards, including “The Cyril Stevenson Award for Outstanding Political Journalism” (2020), “Best Studio Live Producer” (2020) and “Best Newscast” (2018).