Ha! Damage was done to the reputation of the Bahamas back in the 70's and 80's under the corrupt, drug-running regime of Sir Lynden Pindling's PLP. Since then, the Bahamas has always been known for it's "destruction for money" practices.
70% back to the state in income taxes??? Umm... I work in the U.S. and I don't pay back anything in taxes. As a matter of fact... the IRS pays me back tax money at the beginning of the year in the form of an income tax cheque. Only 11% of our biweekly salary goes towards Federal and State tax, while sales tax is around 7.5% depending on which city you live in. Where did you come up with 70%???
BiminiRick... I agree with you. But who were the Bahamian people suppose to vote for??? The FNM and the PLP are the same thing. The FNM would have conducted secret dredging in Bimini and other islands aswell. We really have no choice but to throw our support behind the DNA.
My question is.... how is it that Darron Cash and Dr. Hubert Minnis were so forth coming in their complaints and allegations against the police force, yet, in the wake of this so called "agreement," everything seems to be clouded in secrecy??? Why didn't they call another press conference at FNM headquarters the way they did when this story first broke??? Now both of them have turned mute on the issue while Darron Cash hides behind his lawyer, Carl Bethel, who himself is just another political prankster and sycophant. Secondly, how is Darron Cash satisfied with the fact that his possessions still remain in police custody??? If that's the case... then Mr Cash himself has just validated and given credibility to the police's initial actions. But then again.... how can police officers enter a private residence without a warrant, confiscate personal belongings, and use those belongings as evidence in an investigation??? Isn't that against the law??? I guess not. Otherwise, the items should have been returned. If police investigators are still in possession of Mr Cash's laptop and cell phone and he's satisfied with this fact, then this suggest that either he or his wife are in breech of the law and is seeking to cooperate with authorities. This story reeks of corruption and scandal.
It's nice that Mr Darron Cash got gratification, satisfaction, and closure in this matter. But I sure wish he would disclose how this was accomplished. There are lots of families that are victims of these types of situations involving police; not to mention police brutality. So where is the legal recourse for them? I guess you need political influence to get justice in the Bahamas.
Politicians in the Bahamas realize that it will take longer than their lifetime to correct the problems plaguing our nation. It will take at least fifteen years to up-root the bed of corruption that exist in government and national security. Furthermore, it would take pure, unadulterated **honesty** to do so. And as we all know, Bahamians are not an honest people. So rather than embracing the patriotic creed of "God and Country," politicians have opted-out and decided to divi-up the country's wealth amongst themselves (or what's left of it). They know they've got five years to borrow as much money as possible while deceitfully justifying the reason...... then, using white-collar theft practices, they skim profits from the top. As a result, false promises, failed project, incompetent excuses, and plain ole- fashion lies are the order of the day. The way they see it, it's the next government's problem. But the saddest thing of all is.... the people and the citizens of the Bahamas don't have enough sense, or know-how, to save themselves. Instead, every Election Day they go and vote in a ham and turkey government.
Cobalt says...
That's what I'm saying. Totally agree.
On Bimini dredging will go on as injuction is considered
Posted 18 May 2014, 11:15 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
John is right. BTC is an obvious and total rip off.
On Halkitis: No way new House of Assembly will be built this term
Posted 18 May 2014, 4:32 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Ha! Damage was done to the reputation of the Bahamas back in the 70's and 80's under the corrupt, drug-running regime of Sir Lynden Pindling's PLP. Since then, the Bahamas has always been known for it's "destruction for money" practices.
On Bimini dredging will go on as injuction is considered
Posted 18 May 2014, 2:36 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
70% back to the state in income taxes??? Umm... I work in the U.S. and I don't pay back anything in taxes. As a matter of fact... the IRS pays me back tax money at the beginning of the year in the form of an income tax cheque. Only 11% of our biweekly salary goes towards Federal and State tax, while sales tax is around 7.5% depending on which city you live in. Where did you come up with 70%???
On Gibson: No details on N.H.I. till I'm ready
Posted 18 May 2014, 2:11 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
We all knew this kind of stuff would happen under the PLP. Yet everyone voted for them. The Bahamian people are getting exactly what they deserve.
On Report damns hospitals chief
Posted 17 May 2014, 11:49 a.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Something's fishy. This killing appears to politically motivated.
On Death threat for victim hours before 'execution'
Posted 16 May 2014, 2:20 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
BiminiRick... I agree with you. But who were the Bahamian people suppose to vote for??? The FNM and the PLP are the same thing. The FNM would have conducted secret dredging in Bimini and other islands aswell. We really have no choice but to throw our support behind the DNA.
On Controversial dredging underway in Bimini
Posted 16 May 2014, 1:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
My question is.... how is it that Darron Cash and Dr. Hubert Minnis were so forth coming in their complaints and allegations against the police force, yet, in the wake of this so called "agreement," everything seems to be clouded in secrecy??? Why didn't they call another press conference at FNM headquarters the way they did when this story first broke??? Now both of them have turned mute on the issue while Darron Cash hides behind his lawyer, Carl Bethel, who himself is just another political prankster and sycophant. Secondly, how is Darron Cash satisfied with the fact that his possessions still remain in police custody??? If that's the case... then Mr Cash himself has just validated and given credibility to the police's initial actions. But then again.... how can police officers enter a private residence without a warrant, confiscate personal belongings, and use those belongings as evidence in an investigation??? Isn't that against the law??? I guess not. Otherwise, the items should have been returned. If police investigators are still in possession of Mr Cash's laptop and cell phone and he's satisfied with this fact, then this suggest that either he or his wife are in breech of the law and is seeking to cooperate with authorities. This story reeks of corruption and scandal.
On Seizure of Cash laptop ends amicably, says lawyer
Posted 15 May 2014, 7:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
It's nice that Mr Darron Cash got gratification, satisfaction, and closure in this matter. But I sure wish he would disclose how this was accomplished. There are lots of families that are victims of these types of situations involving police; not to mention police brutality. So where is the legal recourse for them? I guess you need political influence to get justice in the Bahamas.
On Seizure of Cash laptop ends amicably, says lawyer
Posted 15 May 2014, 2:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Cobalt says...
Politicians in the Bahamas realize that it will take longer than their lifetime to correct the problems plaguing our nation. It will take at least fifteen years to up-root the bed of corruption that exist in government and national security. Furthermore, it would take pure, unadulterated **honesty** to do so. And as we all know, Bahamians are not an honest people. So rather than embracing the patriotic creed of "God and Country," politicians have opted-out and decided to divi-up the country's wealth amongst themselves (or what's left of it). They know they've got five years to borrow as much money as possible while deceitfully justifying the reason...... then, using white-collar theft practices, they skim profits from the top. As a result, false promises, failed project, incompetent excuses, and plain ole- fashion lies are the order of the day. The way they see it, it's the next government's problem. But the saddest thing of all is.... the people and the citizens of the Bahamas don't have enough sense, or know-how, to save themselves. Instead, every Election Day they go and vote in a ham and turkey government.
On Gibson: No details on N.H.I. till I'm ready
Posted 15 May 2014, 1:30 p.m. Suggest removal