Can the Ambassador guarantee that there won't be a change in policy tomorrow? What if we agree, start construction and the next thing we know some Bahamian has offended a high ranking US Official and the policy is changed over night? Just ask the Canadians, Mexicans or Europeans and others. I don't particular like the Chinese, but have to say that they appear to be far more reliable to do a deal with, at the moment.
The GB Chamber comments are correct. As were the comments by observer2 in yesterdays article "GB Power deal a political stunt". Anyone who has lived in New Providence, Long Island etc. knows the pain and suffering inflicted by BPL.
In other words, no one with 2 or 3 billion to invest right away. No one with the expertise to create the excitement necessary to capitalize on Freeport's true potential.
Just enough to buy, and then hope to raise the capital.
The Fleming Report was unrealistic, a la la land approach based primarily on government opening up immigration.
Bottom Line: Bahamas can't afford the service. Never could do as long as the PHA bleeds money due to lack of proper collections for services rendered. Many of those who plead having no money are never vetted by Social Services. Many have the money, it is a scam. Social Services should pay for those who genuinely can't pay as they are the ones who are not vetting the parties Everyone else should pay.
DONOT fly with a hacker. Only fly with a properly licensed charter company or individual.
To get licensed you need to comply with certain standards, including pilot qualifications, maintanence, and liability insurance in case someone gets hurt.
Government needs to post the names, of those licensed to charter, at the airports, so we know who we can fly with.
He had a Minister of Finance who was taking the country in the right direction and then got rid of him. He had a Minister of Health who was doing a good job and got rid of him. Both of these ministers were taking the country in the right direction.
Minnis is only interested in Minnis, not The Bahamas. I would aggue that he is the worst prime minster we have had.
Grand Bahama has seen a large number of second home owners sell out, Mainly because of immigrations attitude. The Ruffa case, which I am informed government lost, or withdrew, in every case, caused several of these exits.
The second home owner dines out, spends money at the foodstore, hires people to maintian his property etc. All money coming into the economy. Lose the second home owner and restaurants will suffer. Tony is one who they freequented and took their friends to.
Charities have strugled, for both cash and volunters, since the forced departure of the expats in the early 1970's. They have been in crisis mode ever since.
We do not have the same attitude, as the expates, to charitable organizations such as donating of our personal time and money.
Economist says...
Finally, a GB Chamber President who is telling it like it is.
On Bahamas protecting ‘five slices of pizza’ over growth to 20-30
Posted 16 February 2026, 4:39 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Can the Ambassador guarantee that there won't be a change in policy tomorrow?
What if we agree, start construction and the next thing we know some Bahamian has offended a high ranking US Official and the policy is changed over night?
Just ask the Canadians, Mexicans or Europeans and others.
I don't particular like the Chinese, but have to say that they appear to be far more reliable to do a deal with, at the moment.
On US Ambassador: Drop China deal
Posted 7 February 2026, 2:34 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The GB Chamber comments are correct. As were the comments by observer2 in yesterdays article "GB Power deal a political stunt".
Anyone who has lived in New Providence, Long Island etc. knows the pain and suffering inflicted by BPL.
On PM rejects Chamber warnings over GBPC
Posted 30 January 2026, 2:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Clearly Birdie has never heard of the "roadblock" groups on WhatsApp.
On ‘Pure frustration’ over rogue driver crackdown
Posted 13 January 2026, 2:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
In other words, no one with 2 or 3 billion to invest right away. No one with the expertise to create the excitement necessary to capitalize on Freeport's true potential.
Just enough to buy, and then hope to raise the capital.
The Fleming Report was unrealistic, a la la land approach based primarily on government opening up immigration.
Nothing that we have not heard before.
On Bahamian group in $400m bid for GBPA
Posted 13 January 2026, 2:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Bottom Line: Bahamas can't afford the service. Never could do as long as the PHA bleeds money due to lack of proper collections for services rendered.
Many of those who plead having no money are never vetted by Social Services. Many have the money, it is a scam.
Social Services should pay for those who genuinely can't pay as they are the ones who are not vetting the parties
Everyone else should pay.
On Two-month NHI payment delays labelled ‘regrettable’
Posted 3 November 2025, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
There is a lesson for us all in this.
DONOT fly with a hacker. Only fly with a properly licensed charter company or individual.
To get licensed you need to comply with certain standards, including pilot qualifications, maintanence, and liability insurance in case someone gets hurt.
Government needs to post the names, of those licensed to charter, at the airports, so we know who we can fly with.
On Andros plane crash report ‘doesn’t bring any closure’
Posted 15 September 2025, 4:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Truth is that Minnis did nothing for the economy.
He had a Minister of Finance who was taking the country in the right direction and then got rid of him. He had a Minister of Health who was doing a good job and got rid of him. Both of these ministers were taking the country in the right direction.
Minnis is only interested in Minnis, not The Bahamas. I would aggue that he is the worst prime minster we have had.
On Pintard in bind over Minnis
Posted 14 March 2025, 2:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Grand Bahama has seen a large number of second home owners sell out, Mainly because of immigrations attitude. The Ruffa case, which I am informed government lost, or withdrew, in every case, caused several of these exits.
The second home owner dines out, spends money at the foodstore, hires people to maintian his property etc. All money coming into the economy. Lose the second home owner and restaurants will suffer. Tony is one who they freequented and took their friends to.
On GB’s restaurants await rebound to pre-Dorian
Posted 5 September 2024, 11:55 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Charities have strugled, for both cash and volunters, since the forced departure of the expats in the early 1970's. They have been in crisis mode ever since.
We do not have the same attitude, as the expates, to charitable organizations such as donating of our personal time and money.
On Bowe: Economic challenges have led to reduced charity
Posted 3 September 2024, 1:57 p.m. Suggest removal