The 'shanty-town' and illegal immigration situation is deplorable an ever-increasing, unabated. Successive governments simply pay lip service to the problem, not wanting to offend potential voters who have, legally, or illegally through corrupt Government MP.'s and Civil Servants gained Bahamian status and access to our amenities and services. These shamelessly corrupt officials and civil servants of applicable agencies continue to make a fortune dispensing paperwork for under the table fees, high ones at that. Until this problem is solved the status quo will remain.
You are obviously not a grocer. As the regressive Value Added Tax puts a huge burden on consumers and vendors, Price Control leads to shortages, also putting a burden on both vendors and consumers. Both controls should be abolished. A simple fixed 25% across the board import duty would work perfectly if not stolen by Government and its Civil Servants (and therein lies the rub).
Well, these are career politicians who only care about their own income and whatever they can filtch from the "consolidated fund". They are certainly not economists or rocket scientists. Further suspect that whoever does give them financial advice cares not a whit about Joe Public or the business community.
DDK says...
Are the children going to wear them for Halloween?
On Masks donated to Eleuthera schools
Posted 19 October 2022, 1:03 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
The 'shanty-town' and illegal immigration situation is deplorable an ever-increasing, unabated. Successive governments simply pay lip service to the problem, not wanting to offend potential voters who have, legally, or illegally through corrupt Government MP.'s and Civil Servants gained Bahamian status and access to our amenities and services. These shamelessly corrupt officials and civil servants of applicable agencies continue to make a fortune dispensing paperwork for under the table fees, high ones at that. Until this problem is solved the status quo will remain.
On Ex-minister: Shanty town issue is a crisis
Posted 18 October 2022, 1:39 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
You are obviously not a grocer. As the regressive Value Added Tax puts a huge burden on consumers and vendors, Price Control leads to shortages, also putting a burden on both vendors and consumers. Both controls should be abolished. A simple fixed 25% across the board import duty would work perfectly if not stolen by Government and its Civil Servants (and therein lies the rub).
On PM ‘disappointed’ but will speak to retailers
Posted 18 October 2022, 11:42 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
May God help our Bahamas.
On Food stores ‘up in arms’ on price control details
Posted 14 October 2022, 1:07 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Well, these are career politicians who only care about their own income and whatever they can filtch from the "consolidated fund". They are certainly not economists or rocket scientists. Further suspect that whoever does give them financial advice cares not a whit about Joe Public or the business community.
On EXTRA PAY IN YOUR POCKET: $260 minimum wage from January
Posted 12 October 2022, 5:52 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
And electric rises. How many eyes do we have?
On NEW MOODY’S DOWNGRADE: Action taken over financing access fears
Posted 7 October 2022, 1:43 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
"The bus driver was on bail for murder and attempted murder, The Tribune understands."
Is this correct Tribune??
On Concerns over bus safety after daylight killing
Posted 6 October 2022, 4:32 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
could have, would have, should have.
On BPL eyed 58% lower costs than fuel hike
Posted 5 October 2022, 4:36 p.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
What's with the bus driver being out on BAIL for MURDER and attempted murder?
must we do everything like the US of A? Look what's happened to them!
On Bus driver shot dead, teenager injured
Posted 5 October 2022, 10:54 a.m. Suggest removal
DDK says...
Leave the children alone! Stop damaging them with nasty masks and dangerous vaccines! Not later, now!
On Minister ‘hopeful’ for mask-free schools soon
Posted 4 October 2022, 1:14 p.m. Suggest removal