Keith Bell
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bahamas | 1 | 9.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,315 | $13,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 1 | 393,248 | 1,315 | $13,000 | 43$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Housing Minister Keith Bell said the government is pushing ahead with its Clear-Hold-Build initiative.
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Bahamas:
Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, accused the commercial banks of contributing to the housing shortage.
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Bahamas:
Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, argued that 95 percent of vacant dwellings are unfit for Bahamian families.
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Bahamas:
Housing Minister Keith Bell warned about ongoing reports of significant rent increases.
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Bahamas:
Keith Bell, minister of housing and urban renewal, told last year’s Exuma Business Outlook conference that The Bahamas is suffering from a '12,000-plus' shortage of residential units.
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Bahamas:
Housing Minister Keith Bell has said the country faces a deficit of more than 12,000 units.
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Bahamas:
Housing Minister Keith Bell said the government is pushing to complete draft legislation to balance landlord and tenant rights.
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Bahamas:
Housing Minister Keith Bell said he expects more residents will now need government assistance to rebuild.
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Bahamas:
Housing Minister Keith Bell estimated that about 100 homes in Carmichael were extensively flooded.
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Bahamas:
The home crowd included Minister of Housing Keith Bell.
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