I am sure that Birdie can explain why, like "It wasn't explained clearly that they were not allowed to keep the money" or "They didn't know that they were stealing the money" or "They really meant to pay it back but things have been so tough that they haven't been able to pay it back."
First of all there would be employment for those constructing the expansion.
Secondly, you obviously not seen the working conditions in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica or Panama (our competition).
Thirdly, you don't seem to realize that the government gets a cut of every container that is transshipped. Fourthly, you must not have read the McKinsey Report (It is on the HCA Review Committee website) and seen its recommendations.
Fifthly, Ploymers was going to expand because of a contract with Mexico. The Mexicans were able to raise the import duty, because we are not members of WTO. Also Polymers don't make plastic bottles.
I won't bother with the rest of your rubbish as you made it clear that you have no understanding of economics.
Business likes certainty. The government is to blame.
The HCA should have been extended 6 or 7 years ago. Hutchison and MSC have been waiting for 4 years to expand the container port ($300 million). Pharma Chem would have been much father ahead on their expansion ($120 million). Borco is waiting to do somethings ($50-60 million).
Polymers lost out on doubling its size because the government has been dragging its feet on the WTO.
Yes, Grand Bahama would be much better off if government (FNM & PLP) did its job.
If the police were to pick you up because government told them to, even though you had done noting wrong, I guess you would be quite happy to stay there (2, 3, 5 years) until they felt like letting you out.
After all you agree that they should not follow the law.
Economist says...
Nothing from 'Birdie" in all this?
I am sure that Birdie can explain why, like "It wasn't explained clearly that they were not allowed to keep the money" or "They didn't know that they were stealing the money" or "They really meant to pay it back but things have been so tough that they haven't been able to pay it back."
Birdie, where are you to vindicate these thieves?
On $47m lost at Road Traffic
Posted 10 May 2016, 2:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
We once had historic buildings which both the private sector and government (Royal Victoria Hotel) have torn down for their own selfish quick gain.
They have deprived Nassau of having its own unique history.
On VIEW FROM AFAR: Time is running out for Nassau and downtown redevelopment
Posted 9 May 2016, 10:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
It is interesting that Mr. Gape can write letters and complain but he has never stepped up to the plate and been a man.
He said nothing about the review process, I guess he like back door deals and secrecy.
Mr. Paine is just as useless.
On Hope for Grand Bahama?
Posted 9 May 2016, 10:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
You are absolutely correct.
On ‘Major announcement’ on Freeport due today
Posted 9 May 2016, 5:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
First of all there would be employment for those constructing the expansion.
Secondly, you obviously not seen the working conditions in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica or Panama (our competition).
Thirdly, you don't seem to realize that the government gets a cut of every container that is transshipped.
Fourthly, you must not have read the McKinsey Report (It is on the HCA Review Committee website) and seen its recommendations.
Fifthly, Ploymers was going to expand because of a contract with Mexico. The Mexicans were able to raise the import duty, because we are not members of WTO. Also Polymers don't make plastic bottles.
I won't bother with the rest of your rubbish as you made it clear that you have no understanding of economics.
On Port licensees not ‘public enemy No.1’
Posted 7 May 2016, 3:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
That would leave us with the "D" average and below. Hello to a nation of poverty.
On Referendum outcome’s ‘brain drain’ impact
Posted 7 May 2016, 11:20 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Business likes certainty. The government is to blame.
The HCA should have been extended 6 or 7 years ago. Hutchison and MSC have been waiting for 4 years to expand the container port ($300 million). Pharma Chem would have been much father ahead on their expansion ($120 million). Borco is waiting to do somethings ($50-60 million).
Polymers lost out on doubling its size because the government has been dragging its feet on the WTO.
Yes, Grand Bahama would be much better off if government (FNM & PLP) did its job.
On Port licensees not ‘public enemy No.1’
Posted 7 May 2016, 11:10 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Birdie the lawless one.
If the police were to pick you up because government told them to, even though you had done noting wrong, I guess you would be quite happy to stay there (2, 3, 5 years) until they felt like letting you out.
After all you agree that they should not follow the law.
On Verdict ‘derails’ PM’s Freeport policy move
Posted 7 May 2016, 10:01 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Good comment.
On Sears seeks term limits and integrity commission
Posted 6 May 2016, 4:24 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Go and take that useless leader Minnis with you.
On Pintard to ‘pull no punches’ at rally
Posted 6 May 2016, 4:23 p.m. Suggest removal