| “Sovereign wealth funds (are) where money is set aside for investment to benefit a country and its people,” Kenred Dorsett, Minister of the Environment and Housing, Bahamas said, adding that its purpose will be to “save and invest surplus funds derived from oil, gas minerals and other natural resources to provide a heritage for future generations of the citizens of the Bahamas, to support and increase savings for future generations, to enhance sustainable long term capital growth for The Bahamas and to support and promote any other strategic development objectives of The Bahamas.”
“This fund,” he said, “is for the holding of money derived not only from petroleum but from the development of the natural resources of the country. We are creating a mechanism to ensure that any excess profits gained from such ventures will benefit future generations of The Bahamas.” The House of Assembly morning session was cut short because opposition members did not have an opportunity to see the amendments to the bills. The House of Assembly will meet again on May 26...............................................Full Article: Source
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