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Economist says...

We have reduced our Cable speed and TV package, also given up our BTC land line. Saving about $75 per month.

Also driving more carefully and coasting where possible, worth an extra mile per gallon.

We figure that we are someway towards compensating for the extra cost of VAT imposed by government last year.

Stands to reason that businesses must be hurting.

On 40% licence decline shows auto fall depth

Posted 25 February 2016, 4:50 p.m. Suggest removal

Economist says...

His behavour was disgraceful!

He may have been attacked in the press, so he can reply through the press, not behind the protection of the House of Assembly.

It was a cowardly act.

Economist says...

For the last 45 years the Ministry of Tourism has gone for numbers of tourists and not expenditure by tourists.

I suspect the reason is so that the politician can tell his electorate that he brought more tourists this year than last.

The best example of the number game is Carnival Cruise Lines who brings the most passengers but who's passengers spend the least amount of money.

On Decline of Bay Street

Posted 24 February 2016, 5:23 p.m. Suggest removal

Economist says...

No Birdie, the Agreement has not come to an end only a couple of portions.

I know that you can't possibly live or have lived in Grand Bahama to make the statements that you have made.

On Hawksbill meddling

Posted 24 February 2016, 5:19 p.m. Suggest removal

Economist says...

Don't forget Baltron Bethel.

Economist says...

First, they need to put proper accounting systems in not to mention fiscal reporting and responsibility.

If it does become a university, it won't amount to much until they get serious about running a 'real' university. That will also mean bringing in foreign professors for diversity - a major requirement for 'real' universities.

Economist says...

The FNM needs a younger more progressive leadership. This "old time politics" must come to an end if the FNM wants to win.

Economist says...

This is why the Bankruptcy proceedings in the US should not have been interfered with by the government.
Sad, very sad.

On Baha Mar bidder’s ‘hands are tied’

Posted 23 February 2016, 3:43 p.m. Suggest removal

Economist says...

Thank you for the clarification Mrs. Butler -Turner.

Keep up the good work. ***"You are our Opposition in the House of Assembly"***

On Inquiry needed on Ruffin tax

Posted 23 February 2016, 11:43 a.m. Suggest removal

Economist says...

There is a procedure for challenging a ruling by a Judge of the Supreme Court. You go to the Court of Appeal. At the Court of Appeal 3 Judges review the ruling.

The House of Assembly is has no jurisdiction, only the courts in accordance with our laws.

So Birdie, don't worry your little bird brain, if there is a legal problem and, in accordance with our laws, these two ought to be considered dangerous, I am sure 3 judges can figure that out.

A very good letter Ms. Thompson, thank you for keeping our focus in the proper direction.

On Cuban row

Posted 23 February 2016, 11:31 a.m. Suggest removal