Fred is a complete and utter IDIOT. His party seems to be irrationally divided on this issue. He needs to speak to Brave Davis and understand why exactly the government is paying Baha Mar because he is making it seem as though this is a favor that the government is doing. The thing is, the government is using monies owed to Baha Mar to pay their employees. There is no logical reason as to why the Expats were not made. This is not money from the Treasury as Brave confirmed:
***deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday confirmed that the Christie administration will continue to pay Bahamian employees at Baha Mar until the $21m owed to the mega resort by the government for roadwork is exhausted. Mr Davis said it was a “misconception” that the government had paid the resort’s more than 2,000 Bahamian workers from the Public Treasury, adding that the funds were deducted from the sum meant to cover the government’s portion of costs for roadwork associated with the development of the resort. “The premise that the government is paying them (Baha Mar workers) is a misconception,” Mr Davis said. “The government had agreed to advance the roadwork payments to him (Mr Izmirlian) and we did not do that. Hence we are making payments to his staff, and we will continue to pay.”***
The hotels itself are not opened and all construction has stopped. Back-office operations are continuing in key departments that are needed for day-to-day functions. The vast majority of the employees are 'being paid to stay home'.
Please educate these idiots. Sarkis Izmirlian's family is actually extremely wealthy and have contributed to the project as well. duppyVAT is obviously a racist. My fellow Blacks love to kick the whites forgetting how many of them employ them. Remember - many Bahamians have the dreaded black crab syndrome - if it weren't for some of the Whites, us Blacks would be nowhere.
CommonSense says...
Fred is a complete and utter IDIOT. His party seems to be irrationally divided on this issue. He needs to speak to Brave Davis and understand why exactly the government is paying Baha Mar because he is making it seem as though this is a favor that the government is doing. The thing is, the government is using monies owed to Baha Mar to pay their employees. There is no logical reason as to why the Expats were not made. This is not money from the Treasury as Brave confirmed:
***deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday confirmed that the Christie administration will continue to pay Bahamian employees at Baha Mar until the $21m owed to the mega resort by the government for roadwork is exhausted.
Mr Davis said it was a “misconception” that the government had paid the resort’s more than 2,000 Bahamian workers from the Public Treasury, adding that the funds were deducted from the sum meant to cover the government’s portion of costs for roadwork associated with the development of the resort.
“The premise that the government is paying them (Baha Mar workers) is a misconception,” Mr Davis said. “The government had agreed to advance the roadwork payments to him (Mr Izmirlian) and we did not do that. Hence we are making payments to his staff, and we will continue to pay.”***
On Mitchell: Sarkis not in the same league as prime minister
Posted 6 August 2015, 2:27 p.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
I'm confused...why are we rounding $7.5M to $6M? Is the biweekly payroll $3.75M (7.5M per month)?
On Govt will pay Baha Mar salaries till $21m runs out
Posted 6 August 2015, 8:41 a.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
Wrong on the first one. Baha Mar back-office operations are open and running.
On Sarkis: I never imagined fight with the govt
Posted 5 August 2015, 3:22 p.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
The hotels itself are not opened and all construction has stopped. Back-office operations are continuing in key departments that are needed for day-to-day functions. The vast majority of the employees are 'being paid to stay home'.
On Sarkis: I never imagined fight with the govt
Posted 5 August 2015, 3:20 p.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
Not surprised to see Baltron Bethel going. In case you were wondering who is really making the big decisions in this country, now you know.
On Govt delegation heads to China to resume Baha Mar negotiations
Posted 25 July 2015, 7:50 a.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
You know...I've actually never thought about Peter T being PM but I can't say that I'm not intrigued by the idea although I would prefer Loretta.
On Opposition Leader's national address on Baha Mar - the speech in full
Posted 20 July 2015, 12:24 p.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
There's a 25 year old guy named Gianni Demeritte that's been missing in FPO since March 21st - hope it's not him.
On Human remains found at Xanadu Beach, Grand Bahama
Posted 5 April 2015, 9:55 p.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
Please educate these idiots. Sarkis Izmirlian's family is actually extremely wealthy and have contributed to the project as well. duppyVAT is obviously a racist. My fellow Blacks love to kick the whites forgetting how many of them employ them. Remember - many Bahamians have the dreaded black crab syndrome - if it weren't for some of the Whites, us Blacks would be nowhere.
On Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Posted 15 December 2014, 11:16 a.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
Maybe he should have sold that private jet to pay off the debts.
On State-recognised funeral for Dr Myles Munroe and his wife, Ruth
Posted 1 December 2014, 10:58 a.m. Suggest removal
CommonSense says...
Wow Carolita..I expected better from you. only 12 years?! And to then have that 12 decreased to 9?! Wow...disgrace.
On 12 years for sexual assault of girl, 9
Posted 31 October 2014, 1:24 p.m. Suggest removal