Keith Bell

Keith Bell

politician Bahamas

Keith Bell is the Housing Minister of the Bahamas, known for addressing the challenges facing homeownership in the country. Recently, he acknowledged that foreign buyers are significantly driving up property values, making it increasingly difficult for Bahamians to afford homes. Bell pointed out the detrimental effects of the 1990s repeal of the Immovable Property Act, which facilitated foreign land purchases and contributed to soaring property prices. Under his leadership, the government is actively seeking solutions, including the introduction of new housing developments and programs aimed at easing the financial burden on first-time homeowners.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,636
Power
252$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 2 5.50 1.94% +0% 393,248 7,636 $13,000 252$
Totals 2 393,248 7,636 $13,000 252$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Housing Minister Keith Bell said draft legislation was being prepared that would strike the delicate balance between landlords' and tenants’ rights. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: PM says rent control bill unlikely to reach parliament before upcoming general election

Bahamas Bahamas: Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal Keith Bell rejected the claim to the land, stating it is owned by the government. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Govt rejects family’s claim to Perpall Tract subdivision

Bahamas Bahamas: Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, last night pledged that the Government will take steps to address long-standing flooding and drainage issues during the construction of new subdivision, ‘Premier at Adastra’. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Resolving Perpall Tract floods set to cost $5.7m

Bahamas Bahamas: Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, could not be reached for comment before press time last night. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Gov’t plans $30m investment on 147-unit affordable homes

Bahamas Bahamas: Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal Keith Bell said his ministry prepared more than 300 conveyances for Moore’s Island as part of the exercise. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: PM Davis delivers 200 land conveyances to families on Moore’s Island, Abaco

Bahamas Bahamas: Housing Minister Keith Bell said the government is pushing ahead with its Clear-Hold-Build initiative. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Bell says Clear-Hold-Build initiative ‘accelerating’ as new scheme advances

Bahamas Bahamas: Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, accused the commercial banks of contributing to the housing shortage. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: End ‘finger pointing’ on housing shortage

Bahamas Bahamas: Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, argued that 95 percent of vacant dwellings are unfit for Bahamian families. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Minister says 95% of vacant housing unfit for Bahamians Body