Economist warns against using VAT as a short-term political tool

2026-02-06 - 09:36

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Value Added Tax (VAT) should not be treated as a short-term political lever but as a central pillar of fiscal stability, economic credibility, and long-term development a noted economist has warned. Bahamian economist Therese Turner-Jones during a webinar hosted by the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) examining the impact of VAT in