unbiased
Here’s what I heard during the exit interviews (during lunch break) between Darold Miller, Guardian Radio live broadcast, and the Members of Parliament.
The Hon. Leslie Miller said that the former PM should wait [for section J].
The Hon. Bernard Nottage said that the former PM should have spoken with both leaders of the house, Nottage (PLP) and Grant (FNM) to arrange for speaking at the appropriate time.
The Hon. Brave Davis said “there is still time. We haven’t reach that part of the agenda yet,”
The Hon. Obie Wilchombe said “the leaders should have met to discuss the agenda.”
The Hon. Arnold Forbes said “everything in its time.”
The other FNM MPs who were interviewed (Hanna-Martin, Gray etc.) said that the Speaker followed the rules.
Prime Minister Christie lays it all at the foot of the Speaker. In a nutshell, he told his people to behave. He said that it was agreed, with PLP leader of the House, Minister Nottage, that Mr. Ingraham can speak as long as he wish. And he advised that the members of the PLP were not to “stand in the way” because the “government had no exceptions”. Prime Minister Christie said “the Prime Minister (this is not an error) would have made his speech!”
Apparently, the Speaker, after reading the letter of resignation, studying the rules, consulting with others about prior circumstances, concluded that he would use the Sir Orville Turnquest example. It is highly unlikely that Speaker Major would be aware of Sir Orville’s resignation and how it was handled. Someone told him. Who told him?

my opinion:

Maynard is correct that when we compare the former DPM's request to the former PM's request we are comparing "apples and canteloupes". The difference between the “call for goodbye speech from former PM and the former deputy PM of the PLP: Mr. Ingraham intends to **resign his seat in Parliament and fronline politics**. Mrs. Pratt intended to **retire from frontline politics.**

There are more serious issues at play.

What are we teaching the younger generation (0 to 35 years)? Our actions are not congruent with our words. We lombast our young people for their inability to negotiate, to put aside old grudges etc. Yet, when the most high profile individuals in our country have a disagreement, they descend to the similar destructive behavior.

I quote the Minister of Foreign Affairs "what goes around, comes around" One translation: A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.

Perhaps, the very active Christian Counsel will chime in. Here's their prod "So in everything, do unto others what you would have them do unto you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs alluded to this passage during his brief interview on Guardian Radio.

Reverend gentlemen, what do you have to say?

I am listening and waiting for further clarity.
(a) Reneging of agreement between the Speaker or former PM
(b) Former PM's departure was premature
(c) Comparing the former PM to Sir Orville

I am keeping the words of the Honourable Ryan Pinder in mind "The people would not do anything to manipulate the system to gain an advantage."

Currently, The Bahamas government holds 49% of BTC shares. To gain the majority it needs 2%. Based on the present value of BTC shares, what is the $ value of 2%? I would consider this value plus improvements etc. = price.

For CWC, what is/are the benefit(s)?
Based on the government's prior ownership behavior, can it coexist with a 21st century CWC?

The PLP promised 40,000 jobs. They did not define jobs. For example, continuous employment that lasts more than six month. Neither did they say "new" jobs.

Remember “Mr Pinder said… PLP … would not do anything to manipulate the system to gain an advantage”

To date:

Stage 1 in the job creation - Urban Renewal 2.0 –number of new hires unknown

Stage 2 in the job creation – Government Ministeries – number of new hires unknown

Stage 3 in the job creation – MoEd School repair Programme - 800 persons (Nassau Guardian, 16 July 2012)

Approximate future hires
2012-2014 Baha Mar - 2,000 construction jobs + 8,000 for Chinese Construction firm

2012-2013 World Mart merchant/buyers emporium - 2,000 to 3,000 construction jobs

2014 Baha Mar - 2,000 hotel/casino jobs

2014 Bimini Casino – 300 direct jobs

2015 World Mart merchant/buyers emporium 3,000 – 4,000 direct jobs,
administrative/clerical?

This list is not exhaustive…

“Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian said yesterday he does not need the Church’s permission to run his business”
Mr. Bastian, do not forget that you are running an illegal business. See Lotteries and Gaming Act.

Bahamians, how about the following scenarios

A. The Government decides to legalized gambling. Do we make the government fees (30% percentage of house wins retroactive to day the business license was issued?

B. If the Government decides to enforce the law, do we (1) close all Web Shops, (2) confiscate all equipment and furnishing, (3) confiscate all cash (note cash cannot be deposited in the banks), (4) confiscate all vehicles, buildings, property and jewelry purchased with the profit from illegal acts etc. (Web shop operators and their direct family members), (5) Auction confiscated property and deposit funds into the treasury.

Friends, it is very difficult to comment on an incomplete news report. Perhaps, the Tribune's legal counsel advised not to use the name of the monk and instead recommended the cited the sources: The San Francisco Times and the St. Cloud Times.

If you were to visit the St. Cloud Times you will read the original article. In the US, there is no statute of limitation on sexual abuse.

"The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a former student at St. John’s Prep, where [Rev X] taught English. Identified in the lawsuit only as John Doe LP, the student was sexually abused by [Rev X] in the early 1980s, according to the lawsuit."

Rev X is a member of the Order of St. Benedict and reports to The Abbot of St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota.

Perhaps now, the medical institutions will treat their patients fairly, according to our laws.

Many of us have encountered the following situations:
(a) Physicians and medical institutions’ refusal to release patient files (missing notes, long delays etc.)
(b) Local physicians’ refusal to testify that another physician made an error (could be due to negligence or incompetence) that affects the quality of the patient’s life
(c) Local lawyers’ refusal of civil procedure against a physician or medical facility.

Are our physicians willing to abide by the rule of law?

(Hospitals and Health Care Facilities (General) Regulations, 2000)

(a) refusal to release complete patient records 6(4)

The Health Professions (Complaints and Disciplinary Proceedings) Regulations, 2000

(b) refusal to act on complaints against a physicians;

The Medical Act

(c) Medical Council response to patient claim of harm due to negligence and incompetence (serious professional misconduct)

PART 2
Draft Audit Faults Zambia's Mining Deals, By Alan Cowell, February 16, 2001
In 1998 and 1999 managers at Zambia’s state-owned mining company struck an exclusive contract with a Bahamas company (Metals Holding Corporation) for the sale of its cobalt. The contract was struck more than a year before Zambia's copper mining and cobalt processing industries were sold to private, mainly South African, buyers. At prevailing market prices, sales of cobalt should have earned $95 million for Zambia in 1998 and 1999. But, the national accounts showed an income of $30 million. ''The discrepancy highlights a serious cause for concern regarding the sales of cobalt metal during that period. (The New York Times obtained a draft copy of the World Bank and I.M.F. report)

spr metals ( Metal Bulletin, 10 October 2011)
SFP Metals' profit for the year to December 31, 2010 soared to $6.8 million on renewed market confidence
Net profits increased 184%, up from $2.4 million in 2009, while revenue rose 89% to $144.7 million, and profit before tax hit $9.4 million in 2010, from $3.4 million in 2009.
Shareholders’ funds also improved, increasing 128%, to $12.1 million for the year, although a dividend was not recommended.

“I cannot tell how the truth may be; I say the tale as it was said to me”
Sir Walter Scott

elucidiation!
Part i. the convoluted world of IBCs: How lawyers become millionaires

Accusation: Davis claimed ownership of shares in Metals Holding Corporation

Accuser: Liechtenstein foundation lawyer

Davis: Director of Metals Holding Corporation (unsure if there are other directors)

Davis: Trustee of the APW (Amir Perez Weissfish) Trust (source: Munroe’s correspondence)

APW: Owner of SFP Metals SA (source: Munroe’s correspendence)

Munroe: Director of SPF Metals (UK) Limited (sole director)
http://www.sfp-cobalt.co.uk/index.asp
(Nick French founded SFP Metals (UK) Ltd. in 1999. Mr. French has 25 years experience in the management of metals companies. He served as a Director of SFP Metals (UK) Ltd.)

the saga
amir: Rami had a life-threatening heart surgery and wanted to make sure that his family would be provided for if he died. He claims that he transferred the $88m to Rami and his daughter. But Rami survived his heart bypass operation. Part of the agreement in November 2001 that if Rami lived 'the sum of $37.5m would be repaid to [Amir] within three months along with further sums to be identified'. Rami failed to do this and 'wrongfully and in breach of the oral agreement, [Rami] continues to assert rights over and in MRG Group [and] to direct the business of MRG Group'. Rami threatened to 'pursue spurious criminal allegations' against him, and destroy his standing in the Bahamas, where he lived.
RAMI: Rami denies Amir's account of events and is contesting the claim.
Source: The Observer, Conal Welsh, 19 February 2006
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