FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright.
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright MP said a leading wholesaler’s recent announcement about the increase in the cost of locally produced bread further exacerbates the need for the government to remove VAT on breadbasket items.
“It is clear that the disruption in the global supply chain is significantly impacting nations and their citizenry, The Bahamas being among them,” Mr Cartwright said.
“We continue to hear the cries of Bahamians from all sectors of society, particularly average Bahamian households who are struggling and continue to appeal for relief. It is absolutely necessary that individuals and families that have become burdened in the face of global challenges brought about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and now, the war in Ukraine feel protected by its government in these most difficult and uncertain times.
“Island to island Bahamians are experiencing more economic pressures as never before from the increase in gas prices to food on the shelves to increase of real property tax. This challenge globally, according to economists, will linger for some time and thus the importance of having not only a plan for the way forward, but action geared at bringing relief to the Bahamian people who are finding it increasingly hard to afford everyday items.
“I wish to reiterate that the increased burden on the poor, working class and middle-class Bahamians ought not be ignored and the government can act and must act to bring relief.
“We are strongly calling on the government on behalf of thousands of struggling Bahamian families to remove VAT off breadbasket items,” he said in a statement.
Last month, a representative of Purity Bakery told a media outlet that rising operational costs left it with no choice but to increase the price of its products by five to eight percent.
Comments
M0J0 2 years ago
smt families have been struggling, where was the voice for the poor then.
JokeyJack 2 years ago
No sir. It does not show that.
It shows the need for the Bahamian people to REMOVE the FNM and PLP from power and put in a government that will tell us where the H all our money is going !!!
hrysippus 2 years ago
Let them eat Johnny. Wait, no; let them eat Johnnycake.
ohdrap4 2 years ago
I follow tha advice of that sage man, one Darrold Miller. When they called the radio to complain about the price of bread, he tokd them to bake their in bread.
Johny cake can be made cheaply. All you need is flour, water, salt, oil and baking powder. The rich folks may add eggs or milk.
You can also bake it on the stove top.
bahamianson 2 years ago
Utter nonsense from a novice politician trying to get brownie points . Dude, try again. Thete is no correlation between the increase in bread and the need to remove VAT from the cost.
birdiestrachan 2 years ago
The FNM Government increased VAT 60% then they took VAT of a few cheap items. Persons should take a look at the items, No fruits, No vegetables, no Juice
. Bread and canned fish. that is what the former PM says poor people eat that is not what he and his are eating. eg Kay Forbes smith contract.
Increasing VAT 60% and taking VAT of a few cheap items. is like stabbing a person and while their blood is gushing give them a band-aid.
If they had any sense they would stop telling that story. doc increased VAT 60% when he said he was against VAT.
birdiestrachan 2 years ago
Mr> Cartwright will it be all right with you and the doc if poor people have some chicken. juice and vegetables sometimes.
It is your FNM Government that increased VAT by 60%
Are you only eating breadbasket items? from the looks of you Noj
killemwitdakno 2 years ago
Ukraine is the breadbasket of Europe. I guess much is imported from there then.
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