The IMF and the World Bank have already refused or cut off funding to certain countries based on gender and human rights.
We are in the position that Greece was in 5 years ago. We cannot survive without borrowing money.
Our unemployment is already much higher than theirs was when they were given 'Junk Bond' status. Their unemployment hit 27%, our will go much higher. You will have lawlessness in Nassau the like of which we have never seen. It is quite possible that we will be in a worse state than Haiti .
But remember after voting no and the Country can't borrow any money, yes that's right you want to all be biggerty, but remember that you have to go to the international market to borrow money for the huge national budget deficit.
When The Bahamas can't borrow money and you are out of work because the economy went bust, remember that 'no' vote. Remember that you are not the only one who can say 'no'.
Lending countries say, "You didn't make women equal so we say "NO'" to you, no money to run your country.
Economist says...
Now that is a combination tat could win.
On Lanisha Rolle resigns from the Senate
Posted 14 May 2016, 2:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Now all that is needed is that Minnis also resign.
On Lanisha Rolle resigns from the Senate
Posted 13 May 2016, 5:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Minnis needs to resign and take her with him.
On FNM members call for Lanisha Rolle's removal as senator
Posted 13 May 2016, 5:36 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Remember that the bulk of the GBPA Licensees are Bahamian. Let's you know what the Government thinks of Bahamians......that they don't count.
On Concerns over Govt’s Freeport tax reforms
Posted 13 May 2016, 4:50 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This lack of consultation and transparency is why this country is not working.
What is government scared of?
On Contractors chief slams ‘ludicrous’ no Bill warning
Posted 13 May 2016, 4:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
A no vote will show us to be a backward and ignorant nation.
On Why I will vote yes this time
Posted 13 May 2016, 11:59 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Surely a "case by case" means that it can be subject to personalities and political influence.
What 'checks and balances' are there to make sure that the process is open and transparent?
On Hurricane relief concessions extended ‘on a case-by-case basis’
Posted 13 May 2016, 11:57 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
No matter how you look at it Minnis is not up to the job of Leader of the Opposition.
On Lanisha Rolle is a liability
Posted 13 May 2016, 11:09 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The IMF and the World Bank have already refused or cut off funding to certain countries based on gender and human rights.
We are in the position that Greece was in 5 years ago. We cannot survive without borrowing money.
Our unemployment is already much higher than theirs was when they were given 'Junk Bond' status. Their unemployment hit 27%, our will go much higher. You will have lawlessness in Nassau the like of which we have never seen. It is quite possible that we will be in a worse state than Haiti .
On Referendum to cost $1.57m
Posted 13 May 2016, 10:51 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
But remember after voting no and the Country can't borrow any money, yes that's right you want to all be biggerty, but remember that you have to go to the international market to borrow money for the huge national budget deficit.
When The Bahamas can't borrow money and you are out of work because the economy went bust, remember that 'no' vote. Remember that you are not the only one who can say 'no'.
Lending countries say, "You didn't make women equal so we say "NO'" to you, no money to run your country.
Saying 'no' has international implications.
On Referendum to cost $1.57m
Posted 12 May 2016, 8:29 p.m. Suggest removal