You can start by have a proper driving test. Had my son take three lessons in the country where he was studying. Came back home and took our (Bahamas) test. He passed easily. His words "The test was a joke".
He was to have several more lessons and classroom study to be able to take the test in the country where he was studying. That one was "no joke".
Also lets enforce a requirement that you have tires with a certain amount of tread. Ticket those who fail to signal at least 5 flashes before they turn (Police could make some serious revenue out of that one)
A poorly driven, poorly maintained car is dangerous at any speed.
What Mr. Roberts needs to do is hire a professional who will be able to provide the Bahamas Negotiating Team with the information necessary to provide "reasonable" terms that will allow the paper company to compete. Bahamian businesses, like Mr. Roberts, don't utilize lawyers or accountants to advise in these matters. Foreign companies do and have done for decades. Time that Bahamian businesses joined the real world in the 21st Century.
"Emmmm.......Cove has been in business for over 40 years.......we can't lend to him....he has a worldwide reputation......no, definitely can't lend to him........movie stars and other movie makers use him.....no, looks like he is a good stable business....yup, we don't lend any money in The Bahamas these days.......we just love to keep the economy in a bad state so that we can complain about the country.....don't look to us conduct our business professionally and act as we should..... don't worry the dumb Central Bank of The Bahamas won't say boo.... they don't care about doing their jobs as long as they get paid.....they are not accountable for their actions...so neither are are any of us banks."
Economist says...
Very good article.
The Bahamas Christian Council's actions show how out of touch and irrelevant they are.
On INSIGHT: Voices in the wilderness increasingly out of touch
Posted 6 May 2019, 9:41 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Foulkes is desperate to get re-elected. He will give anyone anything.
On Foulkes says strike vote is legal
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Economist says...
Need to do the same with the Taxi plates.
On Potter’s Cay vendors facing crack down on sub-letting
Posted 30 April 2019, 4:34 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This is certainly good news. Credit must be given to all who have worked toward this.
On ‘We won’t use up $108m headroom’
Posted 30 April 2019, 2:14 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Very true.
On Grand Bahama Power: Grid instability ‘havoc’ coming to an end
Posted 26 April 2019, 12:31 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Many building contracts go to Foreign Contractors because they put up performance bonds.
Bahamian Contractors don't want to do what is necessary to be able to qualify for the performance bond. Go figure.
On Symonette: Act will boost our economy
Posted 26 April 2019, 12:30 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
It is not the speed so much.
You can start by have a proper driving test. Had my son take three lessons in the country where he was studying. Came back home and took our (Bahamas) test. He passed easily. His words "The test was a joke".
He was to have several more lessons and classroom study to be able to take the test in the country where he was studying. That one was "no joke".
Also lets enforce a requirement that you have tires with a certain amount of tread. Ticket those who fail to signal at least 5 flashes before they turn (Police could make some serious revenue out of that one)
A poorly driven, poorly maintained car is dangerous at any speed.
On Police crack down after fatal crashes
Posted 17 April 2019, 2:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Good Job Mr. Turnquest.
On Govt ‘narrowing’ its $185m revenue gap
Posted 15 April 2019, 4:05 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
What Mr. Roberts needs to do is hire a professional who will be able to provide the Bahamas Negotiating Team with the information necessary to provide "reasonable" terms that will allow the paper company to compete.
Bahamian businesses, like Mr. Roberts, don't utilize lawyers or accountants to advise in these matters. Foreign companies do and have done for decades.
Time that Bahamian businesses joined the real world in the 21st Century.
On Super Value chief warns on potential paper plant close
Posted 15 April 2019, 4:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
"Emmmm.......Cove has been in business for over 40 years.......we can't lend to him....he has a worldwide reputation......no, definitely can't lend to him........movie stars and other movie makers use him.....no, looks like he is a good stable business....yup, we don't lend any money in The Bahamas these days.......we just love to keep the economy in a bad state so that we can complain about the country.....don't look to us conduct our business professionally and act as we should..... don't worry the dumb Central Bank of The Bahamas won't say boo.... they don't care about doing their jobs as long as they get paid.....they are not accountable for their actions...so neither are are any of us banks."
On ‘Ridiculous’ banks delay $4m Stuart Cove’s plan
Posted 12 April 2019, 3:50 p.m. Suggest removal