Good luck with that. You got few, if any, answers before the election and it's doubtful you will get any now. These guys are becoming professionals in the demolition of our parliamentary, constitutional and legal systems. How many times between 2021 and 2026 did the PM or any other elected official in the Government answer any Opposition questions of any kind in Parliament?
Perry Newton and his administration is badly mistaken by what they have done regarding the Davis Cup tennis competition. If he ever had a remote chance of re-election, he has just squandered it. Sadly, for all that he has done over his years in tennis administration, this is what he will be remembered for. Not a good or intelligent situation. The participation of the athletes always comes first.
There are 2 possible alternatives to the problem highlighted by Mario Carey: (1) The minute the sales agreement is signed, the seller notifies Inland Revenue of the tax assessment number for the property and provides Inland Revenue with a copy of the signed sales agreement for DIR to advise whether there is any objection and, if so, what, to the agreed sales price; or (2) provide DIR with a copy of the signed sales agreement and the property tax assessment number and ask DIR to carry out a valuation if they have any objection to the agreed sales price. Of course, in both instances, DIR has to act speedily and do whatever they have to do long before the transaction's closing date. A third option would be for DIR to let the transaction close, do their valuation or appraisal after the sale has closed and if they determine that the land is worth more than it was purchased for, bill the purchaser accordingly on his/her/their next real property tax assessment. I agree with Mr. Carey that something has to be worked out and quickly.
Sorry Pastor Lyall but I think you are wrong. We got messed over in 2014 on this issue by Perry Christie because his way was not well thought out nor well explained and we don't need to get messed over again. This can be a good thing in some ways if it is handled the right way by the government using the right people to run it and with the right intentions to benefit the widest groups of people in the country, not just a greedy few.
A national lottery is long overdue. Seeing as the PLP does not want to properly and vigorously tax all the criminals who were running web shops before 2014 and to whom Perry Christie gave exclusive licences, those of us who don't want to spin our money away but don't mind a modest spend on lottery tickets or scratch-off cards should have that option, not one of only making the now ex-criminals rich to go out and buy land, build houses, apartments, business ccomplexes and the like and get richer by the minute and then have their foundations give you some crumbs from their table to temporarily make you feel good. Pintard those need to consider keeping control of the lottery but letting someone with experience manage it for them for a fee or small percentage with the bulk of the revenue going to arts, culture, sports, education and the like. This is one area where they can employ their slogan "We work for you and NOT for the few" unlike the current crew. When the moratorium expires, they could consider auctioning current, additional and new gaming licences.
I don't trust this deal and am waiting to see just how much of it Concord Wilshire hold on to and how much they parcel out to other parties. The cruise industry is going heavily with these private resorts and private islands/cays, which seems to be what MSC is working on. The whole idea there is to keep as much of the guest spending within a narrow compass of the cruise company's properties and a few others in order to maximise their revenues. The Grand Bahamian is the one who gets screwed in that deal as the guest isn't encouraged to go outside, much less spend anything, outside of MSC/Concord circle. Grand Bahama needs the restoration of its airport and the development of 2 or more mid to major hotels, particularly for marketing purposes. You go on YouTube and you have these so-called influencers telling cruise ships guests NOT to get off the boat in Nassau or Freeport, so what else is going to change with this deal?
Just a bunch of grandstanding by both Cargill and Bowleg. The parents control their children not coming out to the reception, not Cargill. He is trying to stay afloat on the backs of the swimmers over winning eight straight. Trinidad & Tobago used to regularly win Carifta Swimming back-to-back but haven't done so in a few years. When they didn't win, it was occasionally because of Jamaica or the French territories. Bowleg should have the pool complex on a regular repair schedule, basically in the summer months when nothing much is going on. The use of the Kenning complex has killed club swimming in Nassau as there are almost no swim meets at club pools anymore. Let's see how many qualifying and other meets Cargill will have in Freeport once their Olympic pool is built.
He needs to file a lawsuit seeking major damages the way that the Japanese guy and the Nigerian and others have claimed against operatives of the Bahamas Government and gotten bi paydays. I see where the newspapers are reporting on $141 million unaccounted for by Parks & Beaches since the PLP took over but there is never an accounting of the multi millions paid out by the Bahamas Government in damages for beatings and mistreatment of ordinary citizens at the hands of the police, defence force, immigration and other agencies.
Please let Melvita Collie know that over 1500 voters stayed away from voting in 2021 most likely due to Dr. Minnis' poor leadership as Prime Minister and that if he is re-nominated, even more people are likely not to come out and vote. Minnis beat a PLP nobody by about 600 votes in 2021, not a massive landslide. If Minnis is on the FNM ticket in Killarney in 2026, the probability is that many more than 1500 people will not come out to vote or, worse, come out but vote PLP because they don't want him. He had his time. He's clearly not a team player. Time to quietly go off into the sunset preserving the little bit of public respect that he still has.
DaGoobs says...
Good luck with that. You got few, if any, answers before the election and it's doubtful you will get any now. These guys are becoming professionals in the demolition of our parliamentary, constitutional and legal systems. How many times between 2021 and 2026 did the PM or any other elected official in the Government answer any Opposition questions of any kind in Parliament?
On Opposition seeks answers on ‘ballooning’ Gov’t debt
Posted 22 May 2026, 4:26 p.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
Perry Newton and his administration is badly mistaken by what they have done regarding the Davis Cup tennis competition. If he ever had a remote chance of re-election, he has just squandered it. Sadly, for all that he has done over his years in tennis administration, this is what he will be remembered for. Not a good or intelligent situation. The participation of the athletes always comes first.
On ‘There’s no excuse you can give for pulling the country from the competition’
Posted 22 May 2026, 4:17 p.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
There are 2 possible alternatives to the problem highlighted by Mario Carey: (1) The minute the sales agreement is signed, the seller notifies Inland Revenue of the tax assessment number for the property and provides Inland Revenue with a copy of the signed sales agreement for DIR to advise whether there is any objection and, if so, what, to the agreed sales price; or (2) provide DIR with a copy of the signed sales agreement and the property tax assessment number and ask DIR to carry out a valuation if they have any objection to the agreed sales price. Of course, in both instances, DIR has to act speedily and do whatever they have to do long before the transaction's closing date. A third option would be for DIR to let the transaction close, do their valuation or appraisal after the sale has closed and if they determine that the land is worth more than it was purchased for, bill the purchaser accordingly on his/her/their next real property tax assessment. I agree with Mr. Carey that something has to be worked out and quickly.
On DIR VAT disputes a ‘huge confusion’ in real estate deals
Posted 22 May 2026, 4:09 p.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
Problem has little to do with law enforcement and more to do with the abuse of position of authority and lack of personal control.
On RBDF marine investigated over alleged assault on female recruits
Posted 15 April 2026, 12:17 p.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
Sorry Pastor Lyall but I think you are wrong. We got messed over in 2014 on this issue by Perry Christie because his way was not well thought out nor well explained and we don't need to get messed over again. This can be a good thing in some ways if it is handled the right way by the government using the right people to run it and with the right intentions to benefit the widest groups of people in the country, not just a greedy few.
On Pastor Bethel says FNM lottery proposal insults Bahamian voters
Posted 15 April 2026, 12:10 p.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
A national lottery is long overdue. Seeing as the PLP does not want to properly and vigorously tax all the criminals who were running web shops before 2014 and to whom Perry Christie gave exclusive licences, those of us who don't want to spin our money away but don't mind a modest spend on lottery tickets or scratch-off cards should have that option, not one of only making the now ex-criminals rich to go out and buy land, build houses, apartments, business ccomplexes and the like and get richer by the minute and then have their foundations give you some crumbs from their table to temporarily make you feel good. Pintard those need to consider keeping control of the lottery but letting someone with experience manage it for them for a fee or small percentage with the bulk of the revenue going to arts, culture, sports, education and the like. This is one area where they can employ their slogan "We work for you and NOT for the few" unlike the current crew. When the moratorium expires, they could consider auctioning current, additional and new gaming licences.
On Pintard defends lottery plan; calls Davis 'architect of gimmicks'
Posted 15 April 2026, 12:02 p.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
I don't trust this deal and am waiting to see just how much of it Concord Wilshire hold on to and how much they parcel out to other parties. The cruise industry is going heavily with these private resorts and private islands/cays, which seems to be what MSC is working on. The whole idea there is to keep as much of the guest spending within a narrow compass of the cruise company's properties and a few others in order to maximise their revenues. The Grand Bahamian is the one who gets screwed in that deal as the guest isn't encouraged to go outside, much less spend anything, outside of MSC/Concord circle. Grand Bahama needs the restoration of its airport and the development of 2 or more mid to major hotels, particularly for marketing purposes. You go on YouTube and you have these so-called influencers telling cruise ships guests NOT to get off the boat in Nassau or Freeport, so what else is going to change with this deal?
On MSC’s Lucayan deal ‘is going to save Freeport’
Posted 15 April 2026, 11:50 a.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
Just a bunch of grandstanding by both Cargill and Bowleg. The parents control their children not coming out to the reception, not Cargill. He is trying to stay afloat on the backs of the swimmers over winning eight straight. Trinidad & Tobago used to regularly win Carifta Swimming back-to-back but haven't done so in a few years. When they didn't win, it was occasionally because of Jamaica or the French territories. Bowleg should have the pool complex on a regular repair schedule, basically in the summer months when nothing much is going on. The use of the Kenning complex has killed club swimming in Nassau as there are almost no swim meets at club pools anymore. Let's see how many qualifying and other meets Cargill will have in Freeport once their Olympic pool is built.
On Bowleg and Cargill clash over ‘political boycott’ of swim team
Posted 15 April 2026, 11:41 a.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
He needs to file a lawsuit seeking major damages the way that the Japanese guy and the Nigerian and others have claimed against operatives of the Bahamas Government and gotten bi paydays. I see where the newspapers are reporting on $141 million unaccounted for by Parks & Beaches since the PLP took over but there is never an accounting of the multi millions paid out by the Bahamas Government in damages for beatings and mistreatment of ordinary citizens at the hands of the police, defence force, immigration and other agencies.
On 82-year-old Bahamian shaken after midnight immigration raid
Posted 15 April 2026, 11:29 a.m. Suggest removal
DaGoobs says...
Please let Melvita Collie know that over 1500 voters stayed away from voting in 2021 most likely due to Dr. Minnis' poor leadership as Prime Minister and that if he is re-nominated, even more people are likely not to come out and vote. Minnis beat a PLP nobody by about 600 votes in 2021, not a massive landslide. If Minnis is on the FNM ticket in Killarney in 2026, the probability is that many more than 1500 people will not come out to vote or, worse, come out but vote PLP because they don't want him. He had his time. He's clearly not a team player. Time to quietly go off into the sunset preserving the little bit of public respect that he still has.
On ‘We won’t vote if Minnis rejected’
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