DPM: Government will be “watching the tills” to ensure VAT savings reach consumers

2026-03-11 - 08:26

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper on Monday emphasized that the government will be “watching the tills” to ensure the VAT reductions on essential food items are fully passed on to Bahamian consumers. Speaking in Parliament during debate on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026,