Tal, it concerns me very much. Our economy is not good and, even though I have never been a fan of the Baha Mar project, I very much want to see it open with a predominately Bahamian workforce. The Chinese don't care about us. Look at what Hutcheson has done, or should I say not done, in Freeport. Hutchison should have created another 4,000 or 5,000 jobs in Grand Bahama. I hate the fact that we have given the control to yet another Chinese group who don't care about us.
Economist says...
This report is right on.
On ‘Immature’ finance industry crowding out private sector
Posted 13 April 2016, 2:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Looks like the government is trying to bankrupt legitimate business.
They have to pay the VAT but can't get back what they are entitled to.
Strangle their cash flow and put them out of business.
Wonder if they are discriminating against certain business?
On Auto chief waits 6-8 months for $200k tax refund
Posted 13 April 2016, 2:42 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
At last a report that is saying it as it is.
On Report: Civil servants lack scrutiny
Posted 13 April 2016, 2:17 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
A number of young educated Bahamians are telling me that they are giving the DNA serious consideration.
They do not see the FNM as a viable alternative at the moment.
Time is running out for the FNM to get its act together and find someone people can follow.
On The solution to Watson’s dilemma
Posted 13 April 2016, 12:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Birdie, STB did not exist when Exuma was dredged.
Are you sure that the QC received a retainer? If so, please tell us what action was taken by the QC.
On Double vision on leaks
Posted 13 April 2016, 12:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Remember that it was the PLP that killed LNG when they were last in power.
On Gov’t pushing MSC, Hutchison on MoU
Posted 13 April 2016, 8:21 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This Report is refreshing.
We have suspected that many of our youth were unemployable and had bad attitudes, now we have said it.
The first step to dealing with a problem is to admit it.
On Workforce woes: ‘Ill-prepared’ for ageing Bahamas
Posted 12 April 2016, 7:49 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Tal, it concerns me very much.
Our economy is not good and, even though I have never been a fan of the Baha Mar project, I very much want to see it open with a predominately Bahamian workforce.
The Chinese don't care about us. Look at what Hutcheson has done, or should I say not done, in Freeport. Hutchison should have created another 4,000 or 5,000 jobs in Grand Bahama.
I hate the fact that we have given the control to yet another Chinese group who don't care about us.
On New Baha Mar bid by Izmirlian
Posted 12 April 2016, 4:48 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Birdie, no matter who did what the Chinese are in control of our destiny.
On PM is urged: ‘Flex muscles’ for Sarkis
Posted 12 April 2016, 3:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Hutchison has been a poor investor as it has failed to make the most of what it has.
MSC is not big enough and is not capable of what is needed.
BlackRock would be much better.
On Gov’t pushing MSC, Hutchison on MoU
Posted 12 April 2016, 3:23 p.m. Suggest removal