Michael Halkitis
BahamaspoliticianMale5.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Halkitis is the Economic Affairs Minister in the Bahamas, who reported delays in the Golden Yolk Project due to efforts to bring a newly acquired feed mill online, which is essential for supporting local egg production.
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Finance Minister Michael Halkitis could not explain why more than $200,000 in publicly funded gift vouchers distributed in Abaco before the general election carried the names of PLP candidates and officials.
Halkitis cannot explain PLP names on public vouchersBahamas· 2026-06-22
Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, said was intended to support Freedom of Information operations.
Gov’t gives little detail on anti-corruption watchdogsBahamas· 2026-06-19
Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, responded to concerns raised over the implementation of annual plans by government ministries and departments.
Gov’t eyes next year for annual plan complianceBahamas· 2026-06-19Michael Halkitis is the Minister of Finance who defended the National Investment Fund in Parliament.
National Investment Fund sparks Parliamentary clashBahamas· 2026-06-19Minister of Finance Michael Halkitis was mentioned in relation to Top Notch Builders.
Front Porch: National embarrassment: belligerent, bullying SpeakerBahamas· 2026-06-19
Mr Thompson criticized the minister of finance, Michael Halkitis, for not making it known that the Government had overspent its Budget sums.
Opposition blasts Gov’ts ‘tardy’ extra $250m moveBahamas· 2026-06-19Michael Halkitis is the minister of finance who received letters from Michael Pintard regarding government borrowing.
FNM demands ‘full transparency’on $700m borrowing, PPP liabilityBahamas· 2026-06-03
Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, announced the VAT relief’s extension to multi-unit dwellings.
Budget hailed for targeting ‘Bahamian housing’s DNA’Bahamas· 2026-06-02
Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, defended the Government’s PPP structures post-Budget and asserted that the Davis administration has 'nothing to hide'.
$43m in PPP financing now ‘crystallises’ as Gov’t liabilityBahamas· 2026-06-02Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, highlighted the need for improved response and compliance in his 2026-2027 Budget presentation.
Just 16% of Gov’t entities met Budget plan mandateBahamas· 2026-06-01Michael Halkitis is the minister of finance who was involved with Top Notch Builders during his time in the private sector.
Carmichael Village owners told: Your homes are safeBahamas· 2026-06-01
Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, in last week’s 2026-2027 Budget unveiled the expansion of the first-time home buyer VAT exemption.
Housing grows ‘1.5 times slower’ over vacancy and disrepair woesBahamas· 2026-06-01
Michael Halkitis confirmed that he previously served as a director for Top Notch Builders.
Mitchell calls FNM demands for Halkitis resignation ‘stupid’Bahamas· 2026-06-01
Michael Halkitis is the Finance Minister who confirmed his past involvement with a construction company linked to the drug trafficking case.
Vast scale of DEA drug trafficking probe revealedBahamas· 2026-06-01
Michael Halkitis is the Finance Minister who confirmed his previous role as a director for Top Notch Builders amid political scrutiny.
Halkitis denies Gardiner hired himBahamas· 2026-05-29Michael Halkitis is the Minister of Finance who discussed the benefits of tourism and infrastructure investments in Grand Bahama.
New cruise pier and school planned for GBBahamas· 2026-05-29Finance Minister Michael Halkitis revealed plans to construct a new high school in Grand Bahama.
Govt promises teacher raises and upgrades in new budgetBahamas· 2026-05-29
Finance Minister Michael Halkitis announced plans to acquire 40 fire trucks to strengthen emergency response and protect lives and property.
Govt announces plan to buy 40 fire trucks in new budgetBahamas· 2026-05-29Finance Minister Michael Halkitis announced the allocations while presenting the 2026/2027 Budget Communication.
New budget targets healthcare with clinic and hospital fundingBahamas· 2026-05-29Finance Minister Michael Halkitis told the House of Assembly that the 2026/2027 Budget estimates $4.4bn in revenue against $4.1bn in expenditure.
Govt unveils $4.4bn budget projecting $223.1m surplusBahamas· 2026-05-28Michael Halkitis, minister of finance, cited the GBPA case as an example of the action the Davis administration is taking to recover revenues due and owing to the Bahamian people.
Key tax arrears jump 27% to reach $1.8bnBahamas· 2026-05-28
Michael Halkitis is the minister of finance who tabled the latest pension reform proposals in the House of Assembly.
Pension reform revival to cap $3bn unfunded Gov’t liabiltiesBahamas· 2026-05-28
Mr Halkitis denied this and declined to comment when asked how a company purportedly led by a convicted drug dealer secured government contracts.
PM silent on Gardiner crash amid ‘Politician-1’ protestsBahamas· 2026-05-28
Finance Minister Michael Halkitis should have explained how the funds allegedly moved from the Ministry of Finance into vouchers.
Opposition leader slams budget, demands accounting of fundsBahamas· 2026-05-28
Michael Halkitis, newly-appointed minister of finance, presented the Budget to the House of Assembly.
Healthcare the focus of 2026 govt budgetBahamas· 2026-05-28Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the government will not adjust its budget in response to rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran.
‘No budget changes amid oil price spike’Bahamas· 2026-03-05
Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis is working closely with Housing Minister Keith Bell to bring the legislation forward.
PM says rent control bill unlikely to reach parliament before upcoming general electionBahamas· 2026-03-03
Michael Halkitis, minister of economic affairs, had explained the rationale for the unprepared foods VAT elimination.
‘Governing in the dark’ over food VAT removalBahamas· 2026-01-23
Michael Halkitis, minister of economic affairs, confirmed the extension of the real property tax exemption for duplexes and triplexes.
Home tax concessions ‘not so earth-shattering’Bahamas· 2026-01-19
Michael Halkitis suggested that Value Added Tax will remain at zero on all unprepared grocery items if the Davis administration is returned to office.
Sands warns voters beware of campaign-season promisesBahamas· 2026-01-19