This is why Bermuda made a decision to go for the high end cruise ships only. Some of us have always advocated targeting the European air arrival tourist as they spend foreign currency in Bahamian owned resturants and shops.
The PLP always went for bottom of the barrel cruise lines like Carnival as they could up the numbers of tourists. They then told the grass roots *"Look how many tourists we brought this year, aren't we great? Look what we are doing for you the taxi drivers, our precious taxi drivers."* Their education is such that they do not think of how much the cruise ship tourist passengers actually spend.
If Minnis had ripped into the PLP, as he should have as leader of the Opposition, there would be no debate today. He has not acted like a Leader of the Opposition. He has acted like a quiet back bencher.
The fact that LBT and others have been doing Minnis' job for him is a clear indication of why he is not suitable to be a leader.
No, insurances policies require a Pilot who is supposed to be an expert to be in charge of the vessel. The Pilot was employed by Borco and was not an independent Pilot.
Economist says...
Well Minnis delegates, thank you for making up my mind.
The Yellow candidate in my Constituency is beginning to look good.
On F.N.M. Convention Day Three – as it happened
Posted 29 July 2016, 1:47 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
There is a reason why he has not tabled the very bad news that these audits disclose.
Everyone could then see why NHI would be a disaster if it were started now and he wants to introduce it even if he bankrupts The Bahamas.
This man has no conscience.
On Gomez: I don’t know when audits will be tabled
Posted 28 July 2016, 9:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
We are doomed to Minnis and Christie.
On ‘Failed gender referendum was payback for the PLP’
Posted 28 July 2016, 2:28 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Minnis is clearly not leadership material.
On Ingraham: Minnis abused his power in removing Cash as delegate
Posted 27 July 2016, 5:03 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The St. Georges don't know what they are doing. They will sign anything.
On GB Power action challenges ‘validity’ of Freeport MoU
Posted 26 July 2016, 1:31 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Take NIB to court to enforce your contract. That is the only way to get government departments and agents to do as they should do.
On Bran’s ‘living nightmare’ over Tax Certification
Posted 26 July 2016, 1:28 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This is why Bermuda made a decision to go for the high end cruise ships only. Some of us have always advocated targeting the European air arrival tourist as they spend foreign currency in Bahamian owned resturants and shops.
The PLP always went for bottom of the barrel cruise lines like Carnival as they could up the numbers of tourists. They then told the grass roots *"Look how many tourists we brought this year, aren't we great? Look what we are doing for you the taxi drivers, our precious taxi drivers."* Their education is such that they do not think of how much the cruise ship tourist passengers actually spend.
On Devaluation issue ‘of when, not if’
Posted 21 July 2016, 10:47 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
If Minnis had ripped into the PLP, as he should have as leader of the Opposition, there would be no debate today. He has not acted like a Leader of the Opposition. He has acted like a quiet back bencher.
The fact that LBT and others have been doing Minnis' job for him is a clear indication of why he is not suitable to be a leader.
On Butler-Turner: FNM ‘is at its weakest point in its history’
Posted 21 July 2016, 10:28 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
No, insurances policies require a Pilot who is supposed to be an expert to be in charge of the vessel. The Pilot was employed by Borco and was not an independent Pilot.
On BORCO loses $22m battle on destroyed jetty
Posted 20 July 2016, 5:31 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
If Borco provided the Pilot, why are they trying to blame the ship owner?
On BORCO loses $22m battle on destroyed jetty
Posted 20 July 2016, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal