This claim is complete and utter nonsense. All the wastage by this government and they have bent far over to try to connect it to the previous administration. However, were are not so foolish to believe this, during last year's budget exercise they much noise about them having at that time find funding for the 52 week programme. Are they seeking to have the Bahamian people believe that the money again after they did in June? Are they saying the programme was closer to $70,000,000 as oppose to the figure they listed of $45,000,000 or there about?
What we would like to see is that they explain to the Bahamian people what is the cost for all of the new people they brought on and the wastage of money for Urban Renewal 2.0; that would be an interesting.
I doubt we will hear anything about it though...my my what a tangle web the PLP and Hon. Halkitas seek to deceive...
It is absolutely necessary for the Bahamas to reform or immigration policy and to accept the reality that we are not the end all be all. If we are looking to develop a number of different sectors of the country additional talent must be apart of that reality. There are some fundamental fears we face and they are as follows (this is not exhaustive):
1) Generally, speaking we are not productive as a people. We find many ways to cheat the system. So many Bahamians are frightened that some 'foreigner' will come in and show us up. Drive along many projects and watch the labourers standing up with the tools in hand having a long conversation with minimal attempt to hid the fact they are doing nothing. In the office environment multiple coffee breaks, prayer and Bible reading breaks and now add to it Face Book blogs.
2) Bahamians generally do not respect expertise. That is why we have so many people obtain contractors licences aster a relatively short stints in the trade; or why a the DPM cab get up n the House of Assembly and say that they can place someone to head Urban Renewal in Grand Bahama who prior to May 7th, 2012 was a lunch vendor/caterer and think nothing of it.
I will leave space for others to add. However, we will not be as competitive as we could be unless we decide to become more productive and embrace the reality of the limitations of a small population.
I have read the utter nonsense with regard to the College of the Bahamas. While the sentiments seems as though someone has a very personal axe to grind or some other bias.
The qualification to enter the College of the Bahamas is 5 BGCSE's with C and above. So how someone can just state totally inaccurate foolishness with something that is easily verifiable is really sad. Do not disrespect the students present, former ad future with such drivel.
I am a proud former graduate, one of literally thousands and a former employee. So I am very familiar of matters related to the institution.
I do agree that COB tuition fees are lower in comparison to private institutions in the US, but I would suggest you take deeper look at tuition cost for state and juniour colleges. While you are at it review the cost for Canadian, European and Asian institutions for their citizens; then come back and let us know if there is some significant difference.
Collin says...
This claim is complete and utter nonsense. All the wastage by this government and they have bent far over to try to connect it to the previous administration. However, were are not so foolish to believe this, during last year's budget exercise they much noise about them having at that time find funding for the 52 week programme. Are they seeking to have the Bahamian people believe that the money again after they did in June? Are they saying the programme was closer to $70,000,000 as oppose to the figure they listed of $45,000,000 or there about?
What we would like to see is that they explain to the Bahamian people what is the cost for all of the new people they brought on and the wastage of money for Urban Renewal 2.0; that would be an interesting.
I doubt we will hear anything about it though...my my what a tangle web the PLP and Hon. Halkitas seek to deceive...
On Halkitis: $100M needed to cover Ingraham commitments
Posted 26 February 2013, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Collin says...
It is absolutely necessary for the Bahamas to reform or immigration policy and to accept the reality that we are not the end all be all. If we are looking to develop a number of different sectors of the country additional talent must be apart of that reality. There are some fundamental fears we face and they are as follows (this is not exhaustive):
1) Generally, speaking we are not productive as a people. We find many ways to cheat the system. So many Bahamians are frightened that some 'foreigner' will come in and show us up. Drive along many projects and watch the labourers standing up with the tools in hand having a long conversation with minimal attempt to hid the fact they are doing nothing. In the office environment multiple coffee breaks, prayer and Bible reading breaks and now add to it Face Book blogs.
2) Bahamians generally do not respect expertise. That is why we have so many people obtain contractors licences aster a relatively short stints in the trade; or why a the DPM cab get up n the House of Assembly and say that they can place someone to head Urban Renewal in Grand Bahama who prior to May 7th, 2012 was a lunch vendor/caterer and think nothing of it.
I will leave space for others to add. However, we will not be as competitive as we could be unless we decide to become more productive and embrace the reality of the limitations of a small population.
On Bahamas must 'disabuse itself' on Immigration
Posted 21 February 2013, 3:15 p.m. Suggest removal
Collin says...
I have read the utter nonsense with regard to the College of the Bahamas. While the sentiments seems as though someone has a very personal axe to grind or some other bias.
The qualification to enter the College of the Bahamas is 5 BGCSE's with C and above. So how someone can just state totally inaccurate foolishness with something that is easily verifiable is really sad. Do not disrespect the students present, former ad future with such drivel.
I am a proud former graduate, one of literally thousands and a former employee. So I am very familiar of matters related to the institution.
I do agree that COB tuition fees are lower in comparison to private institutions in the US, but I would suggest you take deeper look at tuition cost for state and juniour colleges. While you are at it review the cost for Canadian, European and Asian institutions for their citizens; then come back and let us know if there is some significant difference.
On UPDATE: Students have met with minister
Posted 20 February 2013, 4:01 p.m. Suggest removal