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Bahamian MPs Face Public Backlash Over Pay Boost | Bahamas News
Bahamians are furious over a proposed pay hike for MPs and senators, with MPs getting $32K and senators $16K more—raising their salaries to $60K and $28.5K respectively. As citizens grapple with soaring living costs, many see the move as tone-deaf and out of touch, especially since some officials hold other jobs. Opposition leaders call it a “slap in the face,” and critics argue regional salary comparisons don’t matter when locals can’t afford groceries or rent. The debate exposes a widening gap between elected officials’ financial comfort and the everyday struggles of everyday Bahamians…
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