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.
**Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald also indicated recently in the House of Assembly that STB has used the organisation’s banner to cover up its true intent – “to destabilise the government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.”**
Fitzgerald must have been taking lessons from the late Hugo Chavez and the current Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. They always speak about external threats to the country.
Military Juntas, in South America, used to do it all the time so they could impose Marshal Law and lock up anyone who did not agree with them.
It is a way to deflect from their own poor performance.
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
Economist says...
They need LBT as leader and a YOUNG dynamic chairperson (man or woman).
On Moncur not fit to be FNM chair
Posted 7 April 2016, 5:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
What else did we expect John Rolle to say. He is the government puppet.
On Despite $210m deficit, Central Bank backs Gov’t on turnaround
Posted 7 April 2016, 5:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
LBT did warn us.
On ‘Distress’ as private emails revealed by Fitzgerald
Posted 7 April 2016, 5:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
**Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald also indicated recently in the House of Assembly that STB has used the organisation’s banner to cover up its true intent – “to destabilise the government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.”**
Fitzgerald must have been taking lessons from the late Hugo Chavez and the current Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. They always speak about external threats to the country.
Military Juntas, in South America, used to do it all the time so they could impose Marshal Law and lock up anyone who did not agree with them.
It is a way to deflect from their own poor performance.
On Mitchell warns activist could be imprisoned
Posted 7 April 2016, 5:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This whole thing, by the government, about Save the Bays has been to distract and divert attention from the looming economic crisis.
On Bahamas First: Company ratings hit if sovereign cut
Posted 7 April 2016, 4:59 p.m. Suggest removal