Nassau, Bahamas – November 27, 2017 – An assertive tax collection system was last year announced by the Perry Christie Administration to be aimed at getting government monies in and getting more money from real property taxes which were deemed too low for some land owners.
That project was reportedly working well said an employee who was terminated, with others from the Inland Revenue Department. The ex-employee said they were disappointed to have been let go just weeks before Christmas, but Marlon Johnson in a media report explained only that it was decided not to renew the employee contracts.
Johnson, who is the Financial Secretary also said: “The department will continue to optimize its workforce and headcount to ensure that appropriate skill sets are retained and recruited as necessary, as the department consistently seeks to improve its service to the public.”
There is no confirmation on how many employees were terminated, but one report says it is as many as 30 people.
