Tuesday, March 4, 2014
By AVA TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
aturnquest@tribunemedia.net
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday welcomed the opening of a new RBC Royal Bank branch in New Providence as a sign of confidence in the country’s economic turnaround.
Acknowledging public anxiety over the proposed implementation of Value Added Tax, Mr Christie said he was encouraged by growth forecasts and ongoing development in the country.
Mr Christie gave remarks during an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the new branch in the Old Fort Bay Town Centre last night.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Christie promised to address concerns about the new tax structure - scheduled for July 1 - during his contribution to the mid-year budget in the House of Assembly.
During his remarks, Mr Christie said: “The banking climate in The Bahamas is going through a shift, therefore it heartens me to be at this opening, knowing that there will be people gainfully employed because of it.
“The country has heard of the recent downsizing of banks and it has certainly become a cause for concern. However, I feel that this is something we can withstand and transcend.”
He added that the bank’s 106 years in the Bahamas was a testament to its quality customer service, an initiative he said should be modeled throughout the country.
Mr Christie said: “Part of RBC’s philosophy is having a strong focus on customer service. I truly believe that this is the key to their success. This is a philosophy that we need to more widely adopt in The Bahamas.
“Having the best possible product to offer is only limited by our ability to give it to the customer with the right attitude. Good customer service ensures repeat business and a good reputation.”
Comments
jlcandu says...
Oh please -- who is the PM trying to fool!!!
RBC closed its branch at Lyford Cay and relocated by Old Fort Bay.
This guy is an idiot!! Anything to try to take credit for something he didn't do!!!
For the love of God, resign from office for the sake of the country!!!!
Posted 4 March 2014, 1:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Resign? Why? If my memory serves me correctly, the Bahamian people voted Perry Christie and the PLP into power with an unprecedented landslide victory. It's my understanding that when people vote for you, they want you. Perry Christie and his government aren't doing anything that WE the people haven't empowered them to do. As Bahamians we sit back and criticize government personnel for the state of our country, when the truth is, we're the ones to blame (simply because WE put them in power). This isn't the first time that Perry Christie has bungled the affairs of our country. Yet, the Bahamian people flocked the polling divisions and voted for him and his party in mass numbers. Now the reality and gravity of our situation has began to sink in and now we must all acknowledge the fact that our country is pretty- much doomed.
I personally don't fault Perry Christie and his government though. When the Bahamian people displayed how senseless and short- sighted they were, I think that's when Perry and his party decided that they could easily take advantage of us. My grandfather often taught me, "when you find a jackass, you ride it". So I guess that's what Perry and his party are doing.
Posted 4 March 2014, 1:50 p.m. Suggest removal
realfreethinker says...
I agree with some of what you say,but dont use the term "landslide victory",they won with a minority of the voters but won the majority of the seats
Posted 4 March 2014, 2:31 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
encouraged by growth forecasts and ongoing development? He's on another planet!! Someone please take him down to Sandilands and have a proper mental evaluation done on him please...before he impacts the wellfare of this country any more than he already has!!
Posted 4 March 2014, 1:25 p.m. Suggest removal
ThisIsOurs says...
I have the car...someone has to help me wrestle him in
Posted 4 March 2014, 1:46 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Never mind.
Posted 4 March 2014, 1:51 p.m. Suggest removal
B_I_D___ says...
Neverland? Or...never mind because he never had a mind in the first place!! LOL
Posted 4 March 2014, 2:16 p.m. Suggest removal
realfreethinker says...
I have been asking to have this man head examined for awhile now. you all dont believe in aliens? I told you all they exist and there is the proof. That man is not from this planet
Posted 4 March 2014, 2:33 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
First of all it is not a new branch it is a relocaition. Also what the layoffs at CIBC mean to PC?another confidence vote for his economic policies?
Posted 4 March 2014, 1:37 p.m. Suggest removal
realfreethinker says...
The more he open his mouth the deeper his foot go down his throat he will soon gag
Posted 4 March 2014, 2:38 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
He like gagging.......lol
Posted 4 March 2014, 3:12 p.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
P.M. Christies' over reaching, grabbing at straws and bull-shyting is an understated display of a refined art at work here.
Posted 4 March 2014, 9:24 p.m. Suggest removal
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