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The finance minister today implored Bahamians to take advantage of the tax concessions and duty reductions outlined in the 2020/2021 Budget. The new fiscal period begins today.

The Government averting a free for all with the dawning of new COVID-19 emergency orders. In a last minute move, Governor General, His Excellency Cornelius Smith yesterday signed a new Proclamation of Emergency which took effect at midnight.

Despite building anticipation, the Emergency Powers COVID-19 Orders have not yet been extended. Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis on Monday tabled a resolution which would push the orders to July 31, several weeks after...

The Ministry of Finance’s recent hack has forced officials to redouble efforts to safeguard the system. Shedding more light on the incident during his contribution to the 2020/2021 Budget debate was Attorney General the Honourable Carl Bethel...

A further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions pushes the curfew back by another hour. As of today, the 9:00pm will instead begin at 10:00pm ending at 5:00am. “It is only one hour but it is necessary because as certain sectors of society opens, this additional time is needed,” Prime Minister the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis explained.