This is a non-sensical argument. Ridiculous mindset that is driving this country to be a failed state. The data supports different and this rhetoric is very much getting old and not in the interest of the Bahamian people, but of a select few. Its past time that new and innovative strategies are embraced so the country and thrive in every sector. We need solutions that are real and not just antidotal.
What I find amazing is that the Commercial Boats are 100 percent Bahamian owned. What other business does the government dictate to Bahamian employers who they can hire (given potential employees are either citizens or legal expats) on who they hire. Trained labour pools in anything in this country is small so everyone should work to train and stop being small minded and limited as we are now in desperate times because of this same regressive mind set. Just giving untrained persons stipends is just impractical and unfair to ask of the Bahamian boat owners etc.
"*The group added that they had sought to engage the National Training Agency and Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on developing training programmes to expand the Bahamian labour pool, **but this effort had suffered several false starts**. It said it wants to revive this initiative with training in potting for fish, crab and lobster, as well as diving, with the aim of graduating 30 persons per year in each discipline."*
Looks like they have been trying to Nation Build. I doubt very much that you can just send persons, Bahamian or not, out on commercial boats to dive/pot without some level of proper training.
Finally.... a group that presents a sensible and realistic approach to actually growing this industry, very similar to that of many other nations who are far more successful at it. Growth will provide much needed employment for Bahamians and an injection of foreign currency into the economy which is so desperately needed. This would be driven internally so not having to depend on an influx of tourists!! So tired of these self interest groups...time to get real about recuing this economy or we all going down!!! A more sophisticated and holistic approach. This was also suggested I believe by the Economic Recovery Committee as well.
I suppose whomever are the domestic entities purchasing the bond locally that Turnquest is speaking about will then own the assets of BPL...all pretty predictable..and certainly not in the best interest of the Bahamian people as a whole.
This Administration will spend over a Billion dollars on a company with a customer base of what..approximately 125,000 persons? They will hand over ownership to Shell NA, same Shell NA that offered to rebuild the plants at no cost. I am hoping the next administration will have a review of all contracts as this certainly sends up red flags of corruption even treason as the country is now is a challenging financial state and there is still power insecurity through out the country. Further, especially given the present Board I do not think is ratified and should not legally be making decisions.....boy what a time in this country! I still curious who will have ownership of the pipelines that the LNG will eventually flow through to the cruise ships. Originally my understanding it was the Bahamian people (through BPL), however, I believe this has changed...what a time.....
Apparently there are changes in the law for Permanent Residence Status with the unrestricted right to work that has been tabled before Cabinet when it comes to fishing. The government is using the platform that it will provide more jobs for Bahamian fishermen (saving this only for citizens) when in fact if you review the research it will do the exact opposite..put the fishermen out of work. The question now is...is the government trying to discourage the fishing as it is in the same area as the drilling. With the potential changes to the PR status it sets a conflict for signed treaties internationally which long term may affect foreign investment. Why would any government go this route and compromise the country as the percentage of non Bahamian fishermen is quite small...unless there is money involved for a few? The appearance is not good.
Bahamianbychoice says...
Actually I think that more applies to your mindset.....are you being left behind in the industry? I am sure some training would help.
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 26 November 2020, 11:20 a.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
This is a non-sensical argument. Ridiculous mindset that is driving this country to be a failed state. The data supports different and this rhetoric is very much getting old and not in the interest of the Bahamian people, but of a select few. Its past time that new and innovative strategies are embraced so the country and thrive in every sector. We need solutions that are real and not just antidotal.
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 26 November 2020, 11:15 a.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
Agreed!
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 26 November 2020, 7:17 a.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
Very good point!
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 25 November 2020, 9:06 p.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
What I find amazing is that the Commercial Boats are 100 percent Bahamian owned. What other business does the government dictate to Bahamian employers who they can hire (given potential employees are either citizens or legal expats) on who they hire. Trained labour pools in anything in this country is small so everyone should work to train and stop being small minded and limited as we are now in desperate times because of this same regressive mind set. Just giving untrained persons stipends is just impractical and unfair to ask of the Bahamian boat owners etc.
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 25 November 2020, 5:35 p.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
"*The group added that they had sought to engage the National Training Agency and Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on developing training programmes to expand the Bahamian labour pool, **but this effort had suffered several false starts**.
It said it wants to revive this initiative with training in potting for fish, crab and lobster, as well as diving, with the aim of graduating 30 persons per year in each discipline."*
Looks like they have been trying to Nation Build. I doubt very much that you can just send persons, Bahamian or not, out on commercial boats to dive/pot without some level of proper training.
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 25 November 2020, 4:15 p.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
Finally.... a group that presents a sensible and realistic approach to actually growing this industry, very similar to that of many other nations who are far more successful at it. Growth will provide much needed employment for Bahamians and an injection of foreign currency into the economy which is so desperately needed. This would be driven internally so not having to depend on an influx of tourists!! So tired of these self interest groups...time to get real about recuing this economy or we all going down!!! A more sophisticated and holistic approach. This was also suggested I believe by the Economic Recovery Committee as well.
On Fisheries suffers ‘rift’ on non-Bahamian workers
Posted 25 November 2020, 3:36 p.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
I suppose whomever are the domestic entities purchasing the bond locally that Turnquest is speaking about will then own the assets of BPL...all pretty predictable..and certainly not in the best interest of the Bahamian people as a whole.
On BPL fears Gov't borrowing strike for $535m raise
Posted 26 October 2020, 1:47 p.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
This Administration will spend over a Billion dollars on a company with a customer base of what..approximately 125,000 persons? They will hand over ownership to Shell NA, same Shell NA that offered to rebuild the plants at no cost. I am hoping the next administration will have a review of all contracts as this certainly sends up red flags of corruption even treason as the country is now is a challenging financial state and there is still power insecurity through out the country. Further, especially given the present Board I do not think is ratified and should not legally be making decisions.....boy what a time in this country! I still curious who will have ownership of the pipelines that the LNG will eventually flow through to the cruise ships. Originally my understanding it was the Bahamian people (through BPL), however, I believe this has changed...what a time.....
On BPL fears Gov't borrowing strike for $535m raise
Posted 26 October 2020, 1:30 p.m. Suggest removal
Bahamianbychoice says...
Apparently there are changes in the law for Permanent Residence Status with the unrestricted right to work that has been tabled before Cabinet when it comes to fishing. The government is using the platform that it will provide more jobs for Bahamian fishermen (saving this only for citizens) when in fact if you review the research it will do the exact opposite..put the fishermen out of work. The question now is...is the government trying to discourage the fishing as it is in the same area as the drilling. With the potential changes to the PR status it sets a conflict for signed treaties internationally which long term may affect foreign investment. Why would any government go this route and compromise the country as the percentage of non Bahamian fishermen is quite small...unless there is money involved for a few? The appearance is not good.
On Oil exploration fears for 'eco centric mecca'
Posted 20 October 2020, 12:53 p.m. Suggest removal