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.
It is called "*the law of diminishing returns*". If you put the tax up too much, no one buys and you get no tax.
In 1969 the import duty on cars was 18%, on those from the Commonwealth, and 27.5% on all others.
**If** the Government lowered the duty to 27.5% they would get much more revenue and help the man in the street at the same time.
If he can't afford a car it is much more difficult to get a job as it is tougher to get to work on time or at all. Then that person needs social services to help because they are out of work. Add that number to the Car dealer employees who will soon be out of work.
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
Economist says...
Any outsider can see that the Government has acted in bad faith, That is why other islands are getting the investment and we are not.
The Governments behavior makes it clear to foreign investors that they cannot trust the Government to act responsibly.
Mr. Smith is correct.
On QC slams ‘mockery’ of new Freeport consult
Posted 20 July 2016, 3:16 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The facts are the facts. Minnis has failed for four long years, he must go.
On Butler-Turner: FNM ‘is at its weakest point in its history’
Posted 20 July 2016, 2:57 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Tenny is still mad at Hubert Ingraham and the other FNM's that got him out.
He is just trying to get his own back.
On ‘Bad precedent’ over $100,000 demand in FNM leadership race
Posted 20 July 2016, 2:49 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
It is called "*the law of diminishing returns*". If you put the tax up too much, no one buys and you get no tax.
In 1969 the import duty on cars was 18%, on those from the Commonwealth, and 27.5% on all others.
**If** the Government lowered the duty to 27.5% they would get much more revenue and help the man in the street at the same time.
If he can't afford a car it is much more difficult to get a job as it is tougher to get to work on time or at all. Then that person needs social services to help because they are out of work. Add that number to the Car dealer employees who will soon be out of work.
Drop the duty Government!
On Auto dealers warn on ‘skeleton’ staffing cuts
Posted 20 July 2016, 10:01 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I know one thing for sure. If Minnis and KP are the top two, I will not be voting FNM.
On FNM backs URCA’s ‘Freeport takeover’
Posted 19 July 2016, 10:27 p.m. Suggest removal