And therein is the problem. Basically the law can be interpreted as some mysterious person sees fit and you will never be told why they decided a certain way. It would have been cheaper for this man to just pay some money under the table then try and do it the correct way. Basically the same for most peoples dealings with Government.
Then change the constitution so that it says what we do. My issue is if the law states that XYZ should occur then that is what should occur. If that is not enforceable then change the law to one that is. Don't have a law then choose not to follow it as that is a slippery slope.
The Constitution Chapter 2 on Citizenship part 10 states " Any woman who, after 9th July 1973, marries a person who is or becomes a citizen of The Bahamas shall be entitled, provided she is still so married, upon making application in such manner as may be prescribed and upon taking the oath of allegiance of such declaration as may be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen of The Bahamas: Provided that the right to be registered as a citizen of The Bahamas under this Article shall be subject to such exceptions or qualifications as may be prescribed in the interests of national security of public policy". Even the Immigration department says that a female is eligible if they are a spouse of a Bahamian Citizen. All you have done is shown that the immigration officers decided how to interpret the law as they see fit, not as the law is written. Which is wrong.
They are basically holding this family (and many others as i know of a few) up in the expectation of a bribe. They couldn't care less about what they are required to do, and no one in charge of them has the will to stop them (or maybe they are in on it too). Kudos to Mr. Lightbourn for bringing it to the news, too often they expect people to sit quietly as they don't want to rock the boat and get denied. His wife has met all the requirements to be Bahamian as such it should be given. Or they should change the Constitution. Mr Lightbourn should consider suing the Government as well due to them not following he law.
Am i correct in thinking that those who have done the right thing and paid their real property tax on time are getting screwed. What incentive is there to pay this tax if successive Governments give an amnesty. You may as well pocket the money each year and wait for the amnesty and then pay. If this is right then i would advise no FNM person to come solicit my vote this year.
All the associations over here are only there to protect the members and not the public. There are many cases of Doctors, Accountants and Lawyers doing stuff which should lead to their disbarment and yet all the association does is close ranks. Its another reason why a lot of people think of those who are members of these associations as jokes, no matter how high and mighty they talk (or those silly wigs some wear).
And yet nothing will change, unless they decide Bahamaair need newer aircraft. They haven't even tried to think outside the box (example using the planes to bring in all those Amazon goods people are buying, as that will at least provide them with income), all they have done is decide that the tax payer can continue to fund the airline as normal. Useless
Dawes says...
OK, can you advise me which laws i should follow and which ones i don't have too? Or do i get to pick?
On EDITORIAL: Lost in bureaucracy
Posted 2 March 2021, 1:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
And therein is the problem. Basically the law can be interpreted as some mysterious person sees fit and you will never be told why they decided a certain way. It would have been cheaper for this man to just pay some money under the table then try and do it the correct way. Basically the same for most peoples dealings with Government.
On INSIGHT: ‘We put these people in power to help us and all we get is a wall of silence’
Posted 2 March 2021, 10:39 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Then change the constitution so that it says what we do. My issue is if the law states that XYZ should occur then that is what should occur. If that is not enforceable then change the law to one that is. Don't have a law then choose not to follow it as that is a slippery slope.
On EDITORIAL: Lost in bureaucracy
Posted 2 March 2021, 10:36 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
The Constitution Chapter 2 on Citizenship part 10 states " Any woman who, after 9th July 1973, marries a person who is or becomes
a citizen of The Bahamas shall be entitled, provided she is still so married, upon
making application in such manner as may be prescribed and upon taking the oath
of allegiance of such declaration as may be prescribed, to be registered as a citizen
of The Bahamas:
Provided that the right to be registered as a citizen of The Bahamas under
this Article shall be subject to such exceptions or qualifications as may be
prescribed in the interests of national security of public policy".
Even the Immigration department says that a female is eligible if they are a spouse of a Bahamian Citizen. All you have done is shown that the immigration officers decided how to interpret the law as they see fit, not as the law is written. Which is wrong.
On INSIGHT: ‘We put these people in power to help us and all we get is a wall of silence’
Posted 2 March 2021, 9:19 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
They are basically holding this family (and many others as i know of a few) up in the expectation of a bribe. They couldn't care less about what they are required to do, and no one in charge of them has the will to stop them (or maybe they are in on it too). Kudos to Mr. Lightbourn for bringing it to the news, too often they expect people to sit quietly as they don't want to rock the boat and get denied. His wife has met all the requirements to be Bahamian as such it should be given. Or they should change the Constitution. Mr Lightbourn should consider suing the Government as well due to them not following he law.
On EDITORIAL: Lost in bureaucracy
Posted 2 March 2021, 9:07 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Am i correct in thinking that those who have done the right thing and paid their real property tax on time are getting screwed. What incentive is there to pay this tax if successive Governments give an amnesty. You may as well pocket the money each year and wait for the amnesty and then pay. If this is right then i would advise no FNM person to come solicit my vote this year.
On 50% PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY: Huge incentive to persuade families to wipe out arrears
Posted 2 March 2021, 9 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Pay them and close the airport and use Governors. Also close the wellfields and dump. Problem solved.
On Gov’t facing ‘ejection’ over $26m land claim
Posted 1 March 2021, 9:14 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Then the bar should deal with these people. But they don't. As they don't they can all be tarred.
On Recalcitrant lawyers
Posted 26 February 2021, 10:52 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
All the associations over here are only there to protect the members and not the public. There are many cases of Doctors, Accountants and Lawyers doing stuff which should lead to their disbarment and yet all the association does is close ranks. Its another reason why a lot of people think of those who are members of these associations as jokes, no matter how high and mighty they talk (or those silly wigs some wear).
On Recalcitrant lawyers
Posted 26 February 2021, 9:11 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
And yet nothing will change, unless they decide Bahamaair need newer aircraft. They haven't even tried to think outside the box (example using the planes to bring in all those Amazon goods people are buying, as that will at least provide them with income), all they have done is decide that the tax payer can continue to fund the airline as normal. Useless
On Gov’t targeting $74.5m in additional spending
Posted 25 February 2021, 2:45 p.m. Suggest removal