jo 12 years ago on Shock over immigration staff swoop
Shock over immigration staff swoop
Yes I understand that but I posted the link because I saw several comments of people basically saying "Oh no, now the tourists are going to go home and tell everyone not to come!", when these tourists are actually saying applauding what was done. Every time something happens that's all I hear "Now the tourists are going to tell everyone not to come!". I guess that's what happens when you allow yourself to become a slave to tourism.
A few people (who I guess actually work at Atlantis) have stated that what was reported didn't actually happen the way it did and that there are indeed Bahamian trainers who are not only capable of doing the job but they in fact had to teach this trainer in question because she had no prior knowledge. If this is true, why would you pay for a permit in this instance, especially if she is no longer working with the sea lions?
Also I saw earlier where you wrote that Bahamar and Atlantis have both stated that they need to permits for waiters and painters. I will admit, I'm a bit ignorant in both areas but exactly how much "skill" is exactly needed for these jobs? These aren't exactly high paying jobs correct? For the record, I'm not against permits (if they are actually needed) but I do feel as though sometimes we bet against ourselves because we feel as though we are incapable.
oasistechgroup 12 years ago on Shock over immigration staff swoop
Shock over immigration staff swoop
You're right.
"We should do the exact same thing....is there an American that can do this job??? I"
"Every other country can do something like this but here in the U.S. ? Don't even think about it!"
"America should follow their lead."
""It is a simple question. Is there a Bahamian available for this job? If there is a Bahamian available for this job, then a work permit will not be granted." Sounds like the usa should think and do the same for us Americans!"
"Many nations will start to enforce these laws. Folks, these people are not neuro surgeons. "
"We need ICE in this country to get that aggressive with criminals."
"You mean to tell me The Bahamas enforces its immigration policy better than The United States?"
hj 12 years ago on Shock over immigration staff swoop
Shock over immigration staff swoop
We can't have it both ways. If we want to be a tourist destination we have to treat tourists with respect,(treating someone with respect does not make you inferior,as some people with psychological issues may believe). If not,let's find other ways to survive. Mind you,it would be nice to have other industries in addition to tourism but all we hear is talk,and talk is cheap. So if anyone is serious about making efforts to diversify our economy let him do it and not talk it.
PKMShack 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
Name me a Bahamain sea lion trainer. We need some new minds, this old money in Gov. is still not working.
akbar 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
The chickens have come home to roost. When this government attack the Bahamian workers the public outcry is "yeah they lazy and making too much money". Now they attacking foreign workers it is an outcry. Bahamians are a bunch of bootlickers and crabs! Like HIM Selassie the First said when ending his speech to The League of Nations (precursor to the UN) at the unprovoked and dastardly attack of Italy against Ethiopia. "Today for us , Tomorrow for you." You support when they want put Bahamian workers out of a job well support it now.
akbar 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
Mr. Mitchell need not apologize for Immigration officers doing their job.
rp242 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
This is a bunch of non- sense. There is a time and place for everything!!! Because it is a place of business, those officers should have called the lady over to question her. I would not expect her to come to her place of employment with her passport strapped to chest everyday with her field of work. Not to come in the front of visitors to demand these things in the front of guest and customers. I understand its their job and they can question any immigrant, at anytime. But we all should have morals and common courtesy to everyone.
How about these same officers take that same force and question and carry those illegal Haitians and Jamaicans within our community. They know just where they live and work. If now immigration officers are deciding to actually do their job and enforce the law. They should do it everyday and to every different nationality.
jackflash 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
Immigration needs to visit Nygard Cay.
He has people come in on a visitors permet working for him.
They all carry radios on thier hip and plan all his events along with other stuff.
This is a fact.
SP 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
The PLP and Minister Fred Mitchell should be commended for finally taking meaningful steps to protect the Bahamas for Bahamians just as other countries protect their jobs for citizens. Uncle Tom cheif Dionisio D’Aguilar, was “absolutely shocked” by media reports of what had happened at Atlantis...But is quite comfortable with 40,000 Bahamians being unemployed!
Wacko one-man-band sold $40M in work permits which equates to about 30,000 expat's allowed in to take mostly blue collar jobs, leaving Bahamians to turn to crime for survival....."Business".....carried on yachting with Uncle Tom in toe.
Uncle Tom says his phone had been “inundated with phone calls from people wondering what the hell is going on.”
Who are these "people"...And why would they call Uncle Tom instead of someone with authority able to address their concern properly?
Every country has a responsibility to protect it's local work force. Saudi Arabia is going through the same exercise.
http://news.yahoo.com/saudi-arabia-inte…
Uncle Tom Dionisio D’Aguilar is a key instrument in the one-man-band...Hubert Minnis better watch out!
Carry on Mr. Mitchell, we highly commend you!
SP 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
Those of you that would have Immigration invite illegal’s to tea and biscuits ears are still ringing from tunes of the one-man-band.
abacoman 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
They need to come to Abaco and do the same thing at Bakers Bay
queenfrank 12 years ago on Stunned reaction to Immigration
Stunned reaction to Immigration
I would like to know who the Director is and who sent these men to pull this woman off the job? Was it revenge for someone losing there job? This is not how a country should operate. Shame Perry Christie.
divestream 12 years ago on Shock over immigration staff swoop
Shock over immigration staff swoop
Atlantis a multi-billion dollar operation.......run by expats from all around the world...next to them are their friends that can tell you that because of their "friends being there that the company is running more efficiently when really and truly the line staff are the ones being very productive, we as Bahamians beat all Bahamians with the same stick...Oh Bahamians are lazy( look in the mirror) they nasty(look in the mirror) when you say these things about you own people you say it about yourself. You can beat around the bush with this Corporation mumbo jumbo all day long if you wish but the fact of the matter is that is does happen in major corporation. A few year ago I recall a major corporation in this country going through 2 COO in a space of 3 years due to monies being filtered into their pockets but because the CEO of the company were close with these two individuals they were given the opportunity to resign and not be place down as fired to keep their names but ohhhhhhhh they are sooooo quick to fire the Bahamians. At the very same company a senior director was also told to resign because the VP could not see eye to eye with him but again you tell me they dont make poor decisions and make it public notice of how and why the person is let go. How fair is that to Bahamians hearing this but before giving them that respect to save their names nooo they say you are fired.
jo 12 years ago on Roberts calls on FNM to dismiss Minnis
Roberts calls on FNM to dismiss Minnis
Many would say the same about the PLP party. Should we count on them to dismiss themselves then?
positiveinput 12 years ago on No charges after two killed when hit by car
No charges after two killed when hit by car
What about the "rumour" that the driver was a young male, whom was operating a relative vehicle, fatally struck the two individuals, and left the scene of an accident? That sure has grounds for someone to be charged, if not, then with other incidents, why ask the public for assistance in solving crime? Come like with nobody cares, look at all the evidence there is with the mob that attack the lawyer on the beach, yet no charges were filed.
marrcus 12 years ago on No charges after two killed when hit by car
No charges after two killed when hit by car
What about "hit and run?" and fleeing the scene of an accident. When life is lost, this is a felony in civilized societies, punishable by jail sentence, civil fines and community work. You telling me that in the Bahamas I can run two people down, kill them dead, and drive home to sleep it off till the morning and then turn myself in, and have no charges put against me? Mudda Sick. This boy must be real "special."
knowles 12 years ago on No charges after two killed when hit by car
No charges after two killed when hit by car
It appears to me that Insp Williams are putting the cart before the horse the investigation is still on-going and he has made a determination that no charges will be file.
sansoucireader 12 years ago on No charges after two killed when hit by car
No charges after two killed when hit by car
I find this entire thing sickening! Could not believe when I heard Kirk Smith report this on COOL 96's 8am newscast this morning. How can someone mow down two people and just walk away?! Who is the driver? Does he have a driver's licence/insurance? Leaving the scene of a accident should be the first charge of many. I would like Inspector Harry Williams to tell the Gandzas' son that "we do not expect any charges to be pressed". The Bahamas must look like the most backwards country on the planet to this young man and the people of Canada. This cannot be over just like this (and they wonder why we have no faith in the police/judicial system).
242smt 12 years ago on No charges after two killed when hit by car
No charges after two killed when hit by car
No accountability in the Bahamas - The Bahamas is a complete gong show.
concernedcitizen 12 years ago on Shock over immigration staff swoop
Shock over immigration staff swoop
i,ve worked around tourist all my life and i hate that 15% on the bill and pooling tips ,,its the worst thing that we did ..i always average 20 to 25 %,,,you make less w/ the 15% b/c people say its on the bill and you got to split it with our slonkers ,,i like alot of what PING did ,,but auto gratuity ruined us