Many of the charter air line provided services after the hurricanes and there are other airlines like Pinapple Air, Cat Island Air and Western Air who can fill the gap. They will, no doubt, employ some of the Bahamasair staff as their businesses expand. Unlike Bahamasair they pay taxes and have not run up over $700-750 million of debt which we the taxpayer are paying interest so it probably costs more than $100,000 per employee now.
The gym that I attend was very careful and made sure that
social distancing was observed, equipment was wiped off before and after use, everyone had to have a full length towel, temperatures were checked on arrival each day, hand wash stations were in place long pants and sleves were required.
I don't understand why the PM is being so difficult about gyms.
In many tourist destinations, in Europe, they test you when you arrive. You go to a special hotel and the next day you get your result. If you are negative you are free to enjoy your vacation, no quarantine.
The GBPA is the one who decides if GBPC can increase its rates. Ian Rolle and those should be able to explain to the public why an increase was agreed to.
Economist says...
Soooo, is he getting senile? No details??
On Mitchell demand over judicial review
Posted 21 September 2020, 8:02 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
New Providence cases of 34 on Friday, 69 on Saturday and 51 on Sunday or 154 cases in three days.
Now let's see what the PM does.
On 193 cases over weekend and five deaths confirmed
Posted 21 September 2020, 1:40 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Many of the charter air line provided services after the hurricanes and there are other airlines like Pinapple Air, Cat Island Air and Western Air who can fill the gap. They will, no doubt, employ some of the Bahamasair staff as their businesses expand.
Unlike Bahamasair they pay taxes and have not run up over $700-750 million of debt which we the taxpayer are paying interest so it probably costs more than $100,000 per employee now.
On Airlines: We'd be better grounded
Posted 17 September 2020, 10:43 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The gym that I attend was very careful and made sure that
social distancing was observed,
equipment was wiped off before and after use,
everyone had to have a full length towel,
temperatures were checked on arrival each day,
hand wash stations were in place
long pants and sleves were required.
I don't understand why the PM is being so difficult about gyms.
On ‘Industry is on brink’ warns gym owner
Posted 17 September 2020, 5:22 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The cost to Government is around $100,000 per employee per year.
On Airlines: We'd be better grounded
Posted 17 September 2020, 2:24 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
There is no need to extend the Emergency Powers.
Minnis is just drunk on the power it gives him.
On Emergency orders to run beyond tourism reopening until end of October
Posted 17 September 2020, 2:19 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Emmmmm.....wonder if our bank tellers have picked up on any suspicious transactions??
On Pyramid schemes cash in on crisis
Posted 16 September 2020, 2:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
What happened to rapid tests?
In many tourist destinations, in Europe, they test you when you arrive. You go to a special hotel and the next day you get your result. If you are negative you are free to enjoy your vacation, no quarantine.
Public is kept safe as are other tourists.
On Tourism's 'competitive disadvantage': Rivals eliminate quarantines
Posted 15 September 2020, 3:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
It should be grounded permanently.
The Bahamian public would be $50+ million better off each year.
On Airlines: We'd be better grounded
Posted 15 September 2020, 3:26 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Oracle is correct.
The GBPA is the one who decides if GBPC can increase its rates. Ian Rolle and those should be able to explain to the public why an increase was agreed to.
On GB power cost 'third lowest' in region says top executive
Posted 15 September 2020, 1:22 p.m. Suggest removal