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.
Perhaps Hutchison should not worry too much. All they have to do is see how effective the government has been in collecting the Real Property back taxes.
I have not heard of on action to collect even though hundreds of millions of Real Property Taxes are owed.
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
Economist says...
Birdie, why do you always try to bring everything down to the 'lowest common denominator'.
If you have the best interests at heart you would want the best.
I agree with Oracle, the Port Area is much better off under the current holdings than it would be under government control.
So, he asks what are they (gov.) trying to achieve?
On GBPA slammed over ‘ineffective’ marketing
Posted 12 May 2016, 5:23 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Minnis has to go.
On FNM ‘up in arms’ at Rolle comments
Posted 12 May 2016, 1:32 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Promises, promises.
On Freeport revival eyeing 24% jobs growth in decade
Posted 11 May 2016, 6:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Perhaps Hutchison should not worry too much. All they have to do is see how effective the government has been in collecting the Real Property back taxes.
I have not heard of on action to collect even though hundreds of millions of Real Property Taxes are owed.
On Freeport’s top investors face $50-$60m tax strike
Posted 11 May 2016, 4:38 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Give greater details
On Minnis hits out at $47m losses from Road Traffic
Posted 11 May 2016, 1:43 p.m. Suggest removal