This guy is a total retard who makes an ass of himself every time he opens his mouth to the media. The FNM must replace him immediately. He's the worst chairman the party's ever had and Sidney Collie did not leave big shoes to fill.

This guy has lost has marbles and is no longer in touch with the Bahamian people.

The chauffeurs and body guards must be clouding his ordinary judgement.

The general public should ignore this minister.

Once the gaming operators file their writ in the supreme court for this discriminatory tax and an injunction is given to halt the enforcement of it - the case should stall in the supreme courts and Privy Council for just enough time for this inept government to be replaced.

Do you say the same thing about Brent Symonette's wealth?

Prohibition was once illegal you know..

Further-, Bahamians voted NO in an opinion poll.

No worries though.. this government will be long gone before these new taxes actually make dent in these guys pockets.

He's younger than Hubert Minnis - what does that say about your prime minister?

Both of your comments are Bull$ht.

I assume you are both senior citizens sitting on your ass looking at the world as it USED to be.

If you purchase an item from eBay or Amazon - does it require Central Bank approval? No.. No matter the amount.

E-purchases have effectively and legally rendered exchange controls obsolete.

Secondly, there is no bank account required in 2018 for online gaming.

When you sign up - you purchase credits in your e-wallet similar to making a purchase on AMAZON or EBAY ... and your earnings can be collected from a prepaid credit card, cheque, deposit through paypal or another e-processor.

The 1990's impediments you guys describe is what the government would want you to believe in 2018... There are no restrictions.. Its the same way Going Places travel is now forced to complete with Expedia - while Expedia pays no taxes to the Bahamian government and it does not require a customer to "enter a bank" or "create a bank account" to execute a transaction.

You morons need a lesson on technology.

Underground does not suggest illegal..

They can work around the current framework very easily using technology..

Business could be setup in a country where it is actually legitimate and the government isn't seeking to tax them out of the business - places like the Isles of Mann would welcome them.

The services offered could be accessible to Bahamians just like eBay or amazon (whose actually servers aren't domiciled in The Bahamas, headquarters are not in The Bahamas, and pay very little to any Bahamian taxes while making millions from the Bahamian consumer) ..free from the bureaucratic war going on here and central bank exchange controls.

Thats what the AG and his gang of idiots in Cabinet don't want..

it means the number boys would essentially be making the same money - evading all Bahamian taxes while hiring minimal if any staff and not braking any law.

And it negates grounds for any criminal prosecution

Foulkes feels the tides turning..

They've spent all their political capital in year 1. Hilarious.

Wrap this one up folks.

"no point in lying...."

Pete has effectively admitted this sale has fallen through.

At the rate mate Minnis is going.. You can get elected as PM the next election.. A drive out Westridge should be in order.. Brave must be throwing a champagne party.