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.
What is the China EXIM bank saying? The government put the EXIM bank in the drivers seat when the government killed the Chapter 11 proceedings in the US.
Izmirlian can write letters and the PM can meet with Izmirlian as much as they like but it is all in the hands of the Chinese and, so far, they don't seem to be particularly interested.
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
Economist says...
There is no incentive to save. Look at what, if anything, the banks offer.
The Central Bank allows the banks a huge spread between the lending rate and the savings interest rate.
It the Central Bank closed the gap then the economy would improve.
On Domestic savings rate slashed 50%
Posted 12 April 2016, 3:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The government gave all the power to the Chinese when they filed their Liquidation application to thwart the Chapter 11 proceedings in the US.
The government has no power in this. The government can only beg the Chinese.
As a result of the governments action the Chinese will decide our future.
On PM is urged: ‘Flex muscles’ for Sarkis
Posted 12 April 2016, 3:18 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
What is the China EXIM bank saying? The government put the EXIM bank in the drivers seat when the government killed the Chapter 11 proceedings in the US.
Izmirlian can write letters and the PM can meet with Izmirlian as much as they like but it is all in the hands of the Chinese and, so far, they don't seem to be particularly interested.
It is all in the hands of the Chinese.
On New Baha Mar bid by Izmirlian
Posted 12 April 2016, 1:48 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Wow, this confirms that the PLP have nothing left but to try and find a boogie man to save them.
Save the Bays has only shown how often the government has failed to abide by the laws of this country. That is not anti-Bahamian.
What is anti-Bahamian is not to tell your constituents about a health hazard and to consistently break the countries laws.
On Roberts: Former Senator intent on ‘wrecking’ Dr Minnis
Posted 8 April 2016, 2:04 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
You are still running candidates that have lost over and over again. Looks like the PLP is sure to win.
On FNM ‘would reform electoral process’ if elected in 2017
Posted 8 April 2016, 2 p.m. Suggest removal