bahamiangoddess
06-04-08, - 02:17 PM
In today's budget debate the P.M outlined some of the exemptions which consumers can look forward to in this fiscal year.
Cell phones duty reduced to 15%
Paint 45%
Liquid Detergents 10%
Duty Free -Bread, Oatmeal, Spaghetti, Frozen Veggies, Dry unpackaged fruits and nuts
New Vehicles for TAXI, LIVERY, JITNEYS, (OMNIBUSES were accidently omitted will also be included). Duty and tax Free once every five years.
Churches and school buses will also be duty and tax free, once every five years. This will be a permanent fixture in the law. There will be no changes unless some other government seeks to do so.
An increase in fare for TAXI AND JITNEYS drivers will be considered to keep up with the increasing cost of fuel.
Mailboats will receive a rebate on diesel to deal with the increased cost of fuel.
Cell phones duty reduced to 15%
Paint 45%
Liquid Detergents 10%
Duty Free -Bread, Oatmeal, Spaghetti, Frozen Veggies, Dry unpackaged fruits and nuts
New Vehicles for TAXI, LIVERY, JITNEYS, (OMNIBUSES were accidently omitted will also be included). Duty and tax Free once every five years.
Churches and school buses will also be duty and tax free, once every five years. This will be a permanent fixture in the law. There will be no changes unless some other government seeks to do so.
An increase in fare for TAXI AND JITNEYS drivers will be considered to keep up with the increasing cost of fuel.
Mailboats will receive a rebate on diesel to deal with the increased cost of fuel.