Bahamas government moves to strengthen rent control amid high rents and tenant complaints

Economic Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald acknowledges rents in The Bahamas are 'extremely high' and signals government plans to strengthen the Rent Control Unit as tenant complaints over prices and property conditions mount. The initiative is at an early stage, with no specific policy details or legislative timeline provided. This marks a potential shift toward more active state intervention in the housing market, which could affect property owners and tenants.