The government has spent $30 million more than was budgeted since May for “surprise” bills left by the former Christie administration, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Peter Turnquest revealed yesterday in the House of Assembly. Despite the unexpected expenses however, Turnquest said the government is still on track to bring the country’s fiscal […]
The creation of a National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) to guide the development of the incoming National Statistical System (NSS) is a key part of the mandate of Component II: National Statistics of the Public Financial Management and Performance Monitoring Reform (PFM/PMR) Project. In fulfilment of this task, the Ministry of Finance […]
By Robyn Adderley, Bahamas Information Services FREEPORT, Grand Bahama – There has been an increase in the Labour Force of 1.8 percent in the country, giving hope that “we’re turning the corner” the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest, said on Friday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of […]
By Matt Maura NASSAU, The Bahamas – Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis and his delegation returned to New Providence, Wednesday, after completing a three-day business visit to the state of Texas, U.S.A., “very encouraged” by the discussions and meetings that took place over the course of the three days. The Prime Minister termed […]
By Llonella Gilbert NASSAU, Bahamas — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Peter K. Turnquest tabled the Travelers Currency Declaration (Amendment) Bill 2018 in the House of Assembly today. DPM Turnquest explained that the Amended Bill seeks to tackle several issues by stating clearly what travelers must declare to Customs officials in […]
