Marinas got lucky the last two years as we were one of the few places open that they could go. Others have now opened so people are going some where else this year. Was always going to happen.
and nothing will happen. And now the PLP will reward their people and in 5 years we will all find out how much and be outraged, and then nothing will happen. Both parties must laugh at the Bahamian People and how easily lead we are.
They are both just as bad as the other. And to think they walk around as though they do good. This country could be so much better without those two parties.
You mean the same rules us Bahamians have to follow to get to the US. Getting to Canada is even harder? Or the rule that the thousands of tourists who come here are able to follow. Seems this letter writer is unable to get a simple test. Oh well shall wait for the next letter in a week on this subject and wait for Alan1 to say how right this letter writer is.
It doesn't affect only 36 people. It affects all of us as we are the ones paying for it. When will people realize that when the Government spends it is our money. And yes that $100m plus was a waste as well.
> r Wilson declined to give a figure for how much the Government believes it loses out on annually in uncollected taxes, but added: “Based on internal discussions and what we know, we feel - and that’s the persons involved in tax administration in the Government - very comfortable it’s a significant figure.”
So you have no idea how much it could be but decide to make it just enough to cover your expense increase which is happening no matter what. Amazing that.
Today must be April 1st. No way the above will happen. Our Government's of whatever party do not know how to curtail spending, especially if revenue has increased. All that would happen is they would see Revenue has gone up by $250 million and then spend $300 million thinking they have plenty money.
Bahamas will become a Republic when a majority want it to. Currently there is not and even those who want to are not that concerned (we hear from a few every now and then but nothing much). I do however find it funny that the letter writer wants us to become a Republic and get rid of the privy council and replace it with the Caribbean Court. Both of these still show that we are unable to do it ourselves. Why shouldn't the top court in this land be a Bahamian court? Surely a nationalist would want that?
Yes corporation tax would be a good thing for many companies. Not for Government though. Take the last 2 years, many have run at a loss so they would not only pay 0 in tax but once they start to make a profit they would be able to offset the tax they should pay with the losses. Currently those companies have to pay business license so Government is getting something (although at a much smaller amount). The Government would also need to hire many more qualified accountants to be able to police this, so this would lead to an increase in Government spending and reduced income during times like these.
Dawes says...
Marinas got lucky the last two years as we were one of the few places open that they could go. Others have now opened so people are going some where else this year. Was always going to happen.
On Marina slowdown causing ‘freak out’
Posted 9 February 2022, 4:39 p.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
and nothing will happen. And now the PLP will reward their people and in 5 years we will all find out how much and be outraged, and then nothing will happen. Both parties must laugh at the Bahamian People and how easily lead we are.
On SUPER SALARY - DISMAL JOB: DRA blasted over MD’s pay package and recovery work
Posted 9 February 2022, 4:38 p.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
They are both just as bad as the other. And to think they walk around as though they do good. This country could be so much better without those two parties.
On Rejected Post Office PPP may be revived
Posted 9 February 2022, 4:36 p.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
You mean the same rules us Bahamians have to follow to get to the US. Getting to Canada is even harder? Or the rule that the thousands of tourists who come here are able to follow. Seems this letter writer is unable to get a simple test. Oh well shall wait for the next letter in a week on this subject and wait for Alan1 to say how right this letter writer is.
On Changing rules on entry to nation
Posted 3 February 2022, 9:54 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
It doesn't affect only 36 people. It affects all of us as we are the ones paying for it. When will people realize that when the Government spends it is our money. And yes that $100m plus was a waste as well.
On Lucayan workers
Posted 2 February 2022, 4:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Unfortunately we never will. And the people who did wrong will be rewarded yet again. There will be no change over here until its too late.
On Baseball stadium ‘must be completed within this year’
Posted 31 January 2022, 9:45 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
> r Wilson declined to give a figure for how much the Government believes it loses out on annually in uncollected taxes, but added: “Based on internal discussions and what we know, we feel - and that’s the persons involved in tax administration in the Government - very comfortable it’s a significant figure.”
So you have no idea how much it could be but decide to make it just enough to cover your expense increase which is happening no matter what. Amazing that.
On New tax measures to bridge ‘gap’ over Gov’ts extra $1.3bn
Posted 31 January 2022, 9:41 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Today must be April 1st. No way the above will happen. Our Government's of whatever party do not know how to curtail spending, especially if revenue has increased. All that would happen is they would see Revenue has gone up by $250 million and then spend $300 million thinking they have plenty money.
On Gov’t predicts national debt’s peak at $11.2bn
Posted 28 January 2022, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Bahamas will become a Republic when a majority want it to. Currently there is not and even those who want to are not that concerned (we hear from a few every now and then but nothing much). I do however find it funny that the letter writer wants us to become a Republic and get rid of the privy council and replace it with the Caribbean Court. Both of these still show that we are unable to do it ourselves. Why shouldn't the top court in this land be a Bahamian court? Surely a nationalist would want that?
On FRONT PORCH: When will we ask ourselves the question Barbados answered and shake off our shackles?
Posted 28 January 2022, 9:24 a.m. Suggest removal
Dawes says...
Yes corporation tax would be a good thing for many companies. Not for Government though. Take the last 2 years, many have run at a loss so they would not only pay 0 in tax but once they start to make a profit they would be able to offset the tax they should pay with the losses. Currently those companies have to pay business license so Government is getting something (although at a much smaller amount). The Government would also need to hire many more qualified accountants to be able to police this, so this would lead to an increase in Government spending and reduced income during times like these.
On Income tax
Posted 27 January 2022, 9:15 a.m. Suggest removal