Expensive in the Islands!






Probably our smallest grocery store receipt all winter.




2 thoughts on “Expensive in the Islands!

  1. This is a very informative commentary.
    I too have been somewhat shocked at the way the Bahamanian government has been able to simply drop these HUGE taxes on everyone who is in the Bahamas, tourists and citizens alike. In my inquiries with the Bahamians themselves I find that most seem rather passive about it which surprises me. One would think that being a rather small country the ‘voice of the people’ could be more easily heard than in a place like the US and that this would inspire those affected to ‘speak up’.
    When you think about how much money these taxes must produce it’s also surprising that there is little apparent return to the people themselves, i.e. – the overall condition of the Bahamas is definitely more 3rd world than 1st.
    So where is all the money going anyway? After all they don’t have a military to support, there isn’t a social security system and their medical care system (although covering everyone) is quite lightweight in what it provides.
    My guess is that there are probably a small group of ‘insiders’ in Nassau who are socking away millions in foreign bank accounts.
    Having heard for most of my life about the corruption in small countries throughout the world is one thing. But actually seeing what it looks like up close is rather disturbing.


    • Ross you raise good points. Basically, the Bahamian Govt wishes to improve their bond rating and avoid fiscal crisis. Hope they are successful and citizens benefit along the way. We hope for the best.


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