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the much-needed transformation of both public financial
management and our economy in order to secure a better life
and future for all Bahamians. Our citizens desperately need
and desire strong and decisive leadership that is fully
transparent and accountable to the people; that exercises
prudent management of their tax dollars; and that
encourages and facilitates a growing economy that supports
new job growth and a higher standard of living.
The
Bahamian people gave us an overwhelming mandate to
fulfill their aspirations in these areas and we owe it to them
to deliver nothing less.
The transformational socio-
economic growth agenda that we presented in the 2017
Manifesto and the Speech from the Throne speaks directly to
those core national objectives and delineates the specific
action plans that we will implement in their pursuit. That is
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