What a grand deal, not only a bloated civil service-minded staff but a binding agreement with an operation-crippling union! Wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole!
This Government and the ones before have been fully aware of the business licence problem, particularly for those experiencing financial difficulties as are many, but also for those that are fairly solvent. Indeed the draconian tax based on gross income, coupled with labour laws that offer no mercy to the employer, lead to the demise of many businesses throughout The Islands. I do not believe they give a hoot but if Government does not straighten up and fly right there will be no-one left to tax. This has been brought to their attention by the so-called stakeholders, Chamber and financial pundits over and over and over again but continues to fall on deaf ears.
Plus, there is still no room tax on the airb&b type visitors. The foreigners are cleaning up while the Bahamians struggle to put food on the table. The Government just cannot get it together.
Hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Scary, scary situation in this country. It is going from bad to worse, almost daily. When there is no accountability the country will soon slip into chaos.......
DDK says...
Looks like Bahamas police are getting their raid and kill techniques from a source with much practice.
On Unarmed? We'll tell the coroner
Posted 21 May 2019, 9:59 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
What a grand deal, not only a bloated civil service-minded staff but a binding agreement with an operation-crippling union! Wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole!
On Privatising Nassau Flight: Foreigners need not apply
Posted 20 May 2019, 5:14 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Hopefully this "benevolent investment" will not be in exchange for more hegemonic military bases.
On US planning more investment in Caribbean
Posted 20 May 2019, 4:34 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
You are assuming those responsible AND their leaders are smart and professional and not just uniformed thugs!
On 'Don't shoot, don't shoot, children in here'
Posted 20 May 2019, 4:26 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
This Government and the ones before have been fully aware of the business licence problem, particularly for those experiencing financial difficulties as are many, but also for those that are fairly solvent. Indeed the draconian tax based on gross income, coupled with labour laws that offer no mercy to the employer, lead to the demise of many businesses throughout The Islands. I do not believe they give a hoot but if Government does not straighten up and fly right there will be no-one left to tax. This has been brought to their attention by the so-called stakeholders, Chamber and financial pundits over and over and over again but continues to fall on deaf ears.
On Law shouldn't 'tax you out of business'
Posted 20 May 2019, 1:37 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Plus, there is still no room tax on the airb&b type visitors. The foreigners are cleaning up while the Bahamians struggle to put food on the table. The Government just cannot get it together.
On ‘Drastically shrinking’ middle class market
Posted 20 May 2019, 11:33 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
As in the great U.S. of A., the drug hunters have long been more dangerous than the poor weed..........
On Marijuana stash found in deserted building
Posted 20 May 2019, 11:17 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Yeah, right.
On Lighthouse Point environment assessment not yet done - but will be made public
Posted 20 May 2019, 11:13 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Scary, scary situation in this country. It is going from bad to worse, almost daily. When there is no accountability the country will soon slip into chaos.......
On 'Don't shoot, don't shoot, children in here'
Posted 20 May 2019, 10:39 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Certainly not The People that have to pay twice for the same thing.
On Prime Minister presents keys to three homeowners
Posted 18 May 2019, 11:16 a.m. Suggest removal