The FNM government of which he is a part of ,stopped the the PLP 's plan. They said it was too expensive. They knew full well, there is a need to renovate and build clinics on these various islands.
Now they have come with their plans. This is after not doing much capital spending during the last four years. Add to that there is a chronic shortage of nurses in the system. Quite a number of nurses are leaving the Bahamas for greener pastures.
One of the issues facing the Bahamas, is that is a group of islands and not one land mass. However some Bahamians act and carry on like New Providence is the Bahamas. Also quite a number of bahamians are unable or unwilling to pay for decent health-care. So the costs of healthcare will be borne by whichever party makes the government. This will be through borrowing, taxation and fees.
A junkanoo museum is not an original idea. Dr.David Sands attempted to operate a junkanoo museum in the eighties. It was located on Prison Lane .It closed down.
There was talk of developing a junkanoo museum where the old customs building was located. This was in the nineties when Algernon Allen was Minister of Youth and Sports. There are museums in the down town areas of many cities worldwide,
Agriculture has declined in its contribution to the GDP for years. This statement is not ground-breaking.
Bahamians shifted away from subsistence farming from the 1960's when year-round tourism took off. Also bahamian's food consumption changed somewhat to mirror the americans. Commercial farming is very difficult to be successful in the Bahamas.
Dr. Minnis performance is poor. He simply does not understand governance and management. He benefited from perceived PLP corruption, a poorly educated electorate and a very good social media campaign.
He will survive in the Bahamas, there is sadly no alternative to him at the present. Andrew Holness, the prime minister of Jamaica is light years ahead of him So also are Mia Mottley of Barbados and Dr. Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago. Alan Chastanet of St. Lucia is also ahead of him.
The former DPM and minister of finance is at best disingenuous and at worst a liar.
The revenue enhancement unit was the closest thing to an iIRS unit in the Bahamas. Under financial secretary Wilson, it was effective. It collected ninety million dollars in additional revenue in a six month period after hurricane Matthew. Mr.Turnquest was thoroughly briefed on its operations and other projects being run by the Ministry of Finance .That unit was disbanded by him and Marlon Johnson. The various programs were cancelled. I was told by some one in the know that these programs are needed and will be restarted. They were all restarted.
Like some one said to me, these people don't understand fiscal and government policies. A senior journalist who is well-read, said in his opinion, their fiscal policies are not doing to work.
A text was sent to and read by Juan McCartney on his talk show. That text stated the closet thing the Bahamas had to the IRS collection unit was the Revenue Enhancement Unit. The text stated how effective it was in operations and how it was disbanded.
Juan said the unit is still in place. A next text confirmed that. However this text said that the unit is now ineffective, dysfunctional and hampered by politics. The person lay the blame for that unit's plight on Marlon Johnson's shoulders. The activities of that unit was not even mention in this budget.
Not everybody is fooled by Peter Turnquest. The business editor could write down some of the stupidness that come out of his mouth as gospel .Turnquest and Johnson did a lot of idiotic things in that ministry. It is increasingly coming to light.
Peter Turnquest was simply incompetent as a finance minister. A campaign general of a current senior FNM cabinet minister explained in a post the scheme he was involved.
The columnist is doing something that the PLP does all the time. Attempting to deflect from the problems in the present by harking back to the past. There is growing wave of disaffection with the current leadership of the FNM under Dr..Hubert Minnis. This is among certain groupings of FNM supporters.
BONEFISH says...
This behaviour is unbecoming of the prime minister. However this fits into a pattern of behaviour previously exhibited by him.
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BONEFISH says...
The FNM government of which he is a part of ,stopped the the PLP 's plan. They said it was too expensive. They knew full well, there is a need to renovate and build clinics on these various islands.
Now they have come with their plans. This is after not doing much capital spending during the last four years. Add to that there is a chronic shortage of nurses in the system. Quite a number of nurses are leaving the Bahamas for greener pastures.
One of the issues facing the Bahamas, is that is a group of islands and not one land mass. However some Bahamians act and carry on like New Providence is the Bahamas. Also quite a number of bahamians are unable or unwilling to pay for decent health-care. So the costs of healthcare will be borne by whichever party makes the government. This will be through borrowing, taxation and fees.
On Playing ‘catch up’ on $200m clinic needs
Posted 21 June 2021, 5:14 p.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
A junkanoo museum is not an original idea. Dr.David Sands attempted to operate a junkanoo museum in the eighties. It was located on Prison Lane .It closed down.
There was talk of developing a junkanoo museum where the old customs building was located. This was in the nineties when Algernon Allen was Minister of Youth and Sports. There are museums in the down town areas of many cities worldwide,
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Posted 19 June 2021, 12:41 p.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
Agriculture has declined in its contribution to the GDP for years. This statement is not ground-breaking.
Bahamians shifted away from subsistence farming from the 1960's when year-round tourism took off. Also bahamian's food consumption changed somewhat to mirror the americans. Commercial farming is very difficult to be successful in the Bahamas.
On The billion dollar industry of importing food
Posted 15 June 2021, 9:12 p.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
Dr. Minnis performance is poor. He simply does not understand governance and management.
He benefited from perceived PLP corruption, a poorly educated electorate and a very good social media campaign.
He will survive in the Bahamas, there is sadly no alternative to him at the present. Andrew Holness, the prime minister of Jamaica is light years ahead of him So also are Mia Mottley of Barbados and Dr. Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago. Alan Chastanet of St. Lucia is also ahead of him.
On Minnis: I’m not doing enough
Posted 15 June 2021, 9:02 p.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
The former DPM and minister of finance is at best disingenuous and at worst a liar.
The revenue enhancement unit was the closest thing to an iIRS unit in the Bahamas. Under financial secretary Wilson, it was effective. It collected ninety million dollars in additional revenue in a six month period after hurricane Matthew. Mr.Turnquest was thoroughly briefed on its operations and other projects being run by the Ministry of Finance .That unit was disbanded by him and Marlon Johnson. The various programs were cancelled. I was told by some one in the know that these programs are needed and will be restarted. They were all restarted.
Like some one said to me, these people don't understand fiscal and government policies. A senior journalist who is well-read, said in his opinion, their fiscal policies are not doing to work.
On EDITORIAL: Turnquest’s turn to question Budget
Posted 12 June 2021, 11:40 a.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
Per ownership is a serious responsibilty. You need a major public program teaching people about responsible pet ownership.
It is quite a task. The spray dog population is both a nuisance and a possible health threat.
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BONEFISH says...
A text was sent to and read by Juan McCartney on his talk show. That text stated the closet thing the Bahamas had to the IRS collection unit was the Revenue Enhancement Unit. The text stated how effective it was in operations and how it was disbanded.
Juan said the unit is still in place. A next text confirmed that. However this text said that the unit is now ineffective, dysfunctional and hampered by politics. The person lay the blame for that unit's plight on Marlon Johnson's shoulders. The activities of that unit was not even mention in this budget.
Not everybody is fooled by Peter Turnquest. The business editor could write down some of the stupidness that come out of his mouth as gospel .Turnquest and Johnson did a lot of idiotic things in that ministry. It is increasingly coming to light.
On EX-DPM: Collect all taxes ‘without fear or favour’
Posted 11 June 2021, 3:13 p.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
Peter Turnquest was simply incompetent as a finance minister. A campaign general of a current senior FNM cabinet minister explained in a post the scheme he was involved.
On ‘HOUSING PLAN JUST ISN’T FAIR’: Turnquest’s challenge to PM’s pet project on affordable homes
Posted 11 June 2021, 2:18 p.m. Suggest removal
BONEFISH says...
The columnist is doing something that the PLP does all the time. Attempting to deflect from the problems in the present by harking back to the past. There is growing wave of disaffection with the current leadership of the FNM under Dr..Hubert Minnis. This is among certain groupings of FNM supporters.
On FRONT PORCH: Remembering the legacy of those who really fought for our future
Posted 10 June 2021, 7:58 p.m. Suggest removal