**“Three generations of vendors have been on this beach, for more than 60 years,”**
Let's see now, the bridge was not built until 1968 , 48 years ago. With the exception of the Porcupine Club and Paradise Beach there were no public operations on hog island in 1956 .....emmmmm..... 60 years....nope.
Certainly NOT on Cabbage Beach 60 years ago.
Beach vendors were in very, very small numbers in 1974. It was mainly the parasailing and other water sports, vendors in those days.
For years some have been telling the government to implement a low corporate tax with a high threshold (so that it will not be required of small businesses with net profits of one to five million). The multinationals (banks, industrials in Freeport, hotels etc.) would, if they made over that sum have to pay tax to The Bahamas.
By entering into a Double Taxation Treaty with the other countries, the payment, by these multinationals, would not cost them anything as it would be deducted from the amount that they would have to pay to their home government.
The benefit would be to get The Bahamas off this kind of 'blacklist', or 'redflag', AND they would be paying tax in The Bahamas, where they made the profit.
I am looking for a party with a plan to get the finances of this country under control by stopping all the waste (possible theft) in the Government Ministries. How they will ensure a balanced budget.
I also want to see what ideas they have as to how to expand our economy in ways that make it less reliable on the Financial and Tourism sectors.
They need to show, not just say they will, but clearly explain how they are going to create 35,000 new jobs in 5 years or 65,000 new jobs in 10 years.
How they are going to avoid a down grade to "junk bond" status and how they are going to ensure that The Bahamian dollar does not get devalued.
Deddie, the Government has nothing to do except do as they are told by the international community. The Controllers MUST comply or the rest of the world declares The Bahamas as unsafe and prohibit their airlines flying here,
First you need to have the agreement made public, but the Bahamians who have the right to do this (the contractors) are not man enough to do it (they scared) so we won't get a Commission of Inquiry.
Economist says...
**“Three generations of vendors have been on this beach, for more than 60 years,”**
Let's see now, the bridge was not built until 1968 , 48 years ago. With the exception of the Porcupine Club and Paradise Beach there were no public operations on hog island in 1956 .....emmmmm..... 60 years....nope.
Certainly NOT on Cabbage Beach 60 years ago.
Beach vendors were in very, very small numbers in 1974. It was mainly the parasailing and other water sports, vendors in those days.
On Vendors claim they are blocked from working on Cabbage Beach
Posted 23 September 2016, 2:45 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Brenda Harris and her DNA Team are making a good effort with very little money but good humane capital.
She is reminding us of what a politician should really be doing.
On DNA candidate bids to improve homes in Bain and Grants Town
Posted 21 September 2016, 6:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
No Birdie, it is not the Court, it is the Constitution that is telling them.
Under the Constitution the Courts interpret the law of the land including the Constitution.
The Court has interpreted the laws and stated that the "big mouth' in the HOA has breached the law.
On Call for privilege committee to await court ruling
Posted 20 September 2016, 9:28 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Believe it or not, this came from a Bahamian Lawyer!
On Bahamas urged: ‘Avoid’ EU blacklisting threat
Posted 20 September 2016, 9:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
For years some have been telling the government to implement a low corporate tax with a high threshold (so that it will not be required of small businesses with net profits of one to five million). The multinationals (banks, industrials in Freeport, hotels etc.) would, if they made over that sum have to pay tax to The Bahamas.
By entering into a Double Taxation Treaty with the other countries, the payment, by these multinationals, would not cost them anything as it would be deducted from the amount that they would have to pay to their home government.
The benefit would be to get The Bahamas off this kind of 'blacklist', or 'redflag', AND they would be paying tax in The Bahamas, where they made the profit.
A "win win" situation.
On Bahamas urged: ‘Avoid’ EU blacklisting threat
Posted 20 September 2016, 5:40 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I am looking for a party with a plan to get the finances of this country under control by stopping all the waste (possible theft) in the Government Ministries. How they will ensure a balanced budget.
I also want to see what ideas they have as to how to expand our economy in ways that make it less reliable on the Financial and Tourism sectors.
They need to show, not just say they will, but clearly explain how they are going to create 35,000 new jobs in 5 years or 65,000 new jobs in 10 years.
How they are going to avoid a down grade to "junk bond" status and how they are going to ensure that The Bahamian dollar does not get devalued.
On THE BIG QUESTION: What will you be looking for in a political party to ensure your vote?
Posted 19 September 2016, 10:56 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Mr. Kemp makes a great deal of sense.
On Call for an end to ‘bad habits, mismanagement’ of public funds
Posted 19 September 2016, 1:53 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Deddie, the Government has nothing to do except do as they are told by the international community. The Controllers MUST comply or the rest of the world declares The Bahamas as unsafe and prohibit their airlines flying here,
On A YOUNG MAN'S VIEW: Self-serving unionists holding the country to ransom
Posted 17 September 2016, 11:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Interesting coming from Unions who are NEVER accountable to their members. NEVER disclose their accounts to their members.
This has nothing to do with protecting the employee and everything to the union leaders being re-elected.
On Private sector has ‘no legitimate case’ over labour reform
Posted 13 September 2016, 5:58 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
First you need to have the agreement made public, but the Bahamians who have the right to do this (the contractors) are not man enough to do it (they scared) so we won't get a Commission of Inquiry.
Until we stand up nothing will happen.
On Baha Mar payouts tied to concessions
Posted 13 September 2016, 5:55 p.m. Suggest removal