The Act further encourages exemption of real property taxes.

In December 2019 Parliament passed a package of environmental bills geared towards developing, reinforcing and strengthening the laws which promote and support the management, protection, enhancement and proper use of the Bahamian environment.

Addressing Parliamentarians during the current Debate on the Government's 2004-5 Budget, Minister Maynard-Gibson took the opportunity to report on key accomplishments, maintaining that her Ministry has demonstrated its relevance as the focal point for the promotion of financial services as well as for foreign direct investment.