This is a result of incompetence. Where is the plan?
All of this could have been avoided if the Ministry responsible had a plan.
An alternative location for as many vendors as possible should have been planned and the plan should have been made known to the vendors in November last year.
The Ministers involved must have known that jobs were at stake.
The fact is that The Bahamas has not been marketing much in Europe so when they see large numbers of Americans going to Cuba they will look for somewhere else to go. Maybe the Seychelles which market in Europe but not The Bahamas ("**Bahamas, what Bahamas, never heard of it?"**).
The Bahamas relies on the US Northeast corridor for the bulk of its soon to be Cuba bound tourists.
For the last 15 years many of us have been saying that we need to spend our market dollars in Europe and else where.
We are in serious trouble. Another reason for a "down grade"
I am just thinking back to the late 60'S through the 70's when we had MP's who were young, energetic and idealistic.
A great deal was accomplished between 1967 and 1977. Most of it much needed at the time.
Our then Prime Minister turned 47 in 1977.
It gives one pause for thought when I look at the mess that these old people politicians (most are over 60 now) are making of running, or should I say ruining, of our Country.
Economist says...
I agree that LBT is the most effective debater on the Opposition, perhaps the most effective debater in the House period.
On FNM ‘is in a difficult place’
Posted 18 February 2016, 7:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The question is, how many more are being held illegally without trial?
On VIDEO: Two Cuban detainees released after Supreme Court hearing
Posted 18 February 2016, 5:18 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Represented by Brave Davis law firm emmm.
On Ruffin blasts Obie on casino tax claim
Posted 18 February 2016, 5:15 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The Prime Minister has done the right thing in delaying the introduction of NHI.
Good for the Prime Minister to be man enough to realize the errors of his ways and delay this.
I know hope that he will fix our broken health system, and plug the $100 million annual leak before considering NHI again.
Well done P.M.!!!
On PM: NHI delay likely as govt tries to get it right
Posted 18 February 2016, 3:56 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This is a result of incompetence. Where is the plan?
All of this could have been avoided if the Ministry responsible had a plan.
An alternative location for as many vendors as possible should have been planned and the plan should have been made known to the vendors in November last year.
The Ministers involved must have known that jobs were at stake.
On Protest over plan to move Potter’s Cay stalls
Posted 18 February 2016, 11:12 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Would the FNM please pick a leader that we can all agree is a good leader. Minnis is not that person all the infighting proves that.
On Long Islanders support Butler-Turner, say they ‘don’t need’ Rollins there
Posted 17 February 2016, 9:23 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The fact is that The Bahamas has not been marketing much in Europe so when they see large numbers of Americans going to Cuba they will look for somewhere else to go. Maybe the Seychelles which market in Europe but not The Bahamas ("**Bahamas, what Bahamas, never heard of it?"**).
The Bahamas relies on the US Northeast corridor for the bulk of its soon to be Cuba bound tourists.
For the last 15 years many of us have been saying that we need to spend our market dollars in Europe and else where.
We are in serious trouble. Another reason for a "down grade"
On Enough business for Bahamas and Cuba
Posted 17 February 2016, 6:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
What was done in the past ,by both former governments, was wrong.
We must move on from this childish "you did it so I can do it" attitude.
This is 2106 and we should have a proper and transparent bidding process for all government and government related contracts.
Grow up.
On Gray defends BAMSI contract for former PLP minister
Posted 17 February 2016, 9:29 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
LBT would be a much, much better leader than Minnis.
Mind you, it wouldn't be hard to be a better leader than Minnis.
On Butler-Turner angry at snub
Posted 16 February 2016, 9:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I am just thinking back to the late 60'S through the 70's when we had MP's who were young, energetic and idealistic.
A great deal was accomplished between 1967 and 1977. Most of it much needed at the time.
Our then Prime Minister turned 47 in 1977.
It gives one pause for thought when I look at the mess that these old people politicians (most are over 60 now) are making of running, or should I say ruining, of our Country.
On Butler-Turner angry at snub
Posted 16 February 2016, 3:02 p.m. Suggest removal