Tal, I am familiar with the 1975 situation. The GG, who we know is appointed by the Australian government was the one who took the action. This was done on the advice of Australian legal and political experts. Queen Liz was, no doubt notified of what had been decided.
Tal, with respect, under the Constitution, the Queen sits in her capacity as Queen of The Bahamas an independent nation only. She is also Queen of Canada.
Her position as Queen is the same as you being a director or president of several different companies, yet none are related.
But for the increase in the VAT this probably would be the case. But it is not going to happen just now and, if he can stabilize the finances of Government over the next year or two, it won't.
It was well known in, international circles, that had the PLP won in 2017 the Bahamian Dollar would have been devalued by 30% to 40% within six months. Maybe this devaluation comment came as a result of someone referring to that.
I traveled through the airport on a number of occasions during this period.
It is clear that, compared to other airports around the world, our Traffic Controllers are limited to a smaller number of movements per hour. This maybe a result of poor equipment, poor training, not enough controllers or just plain incompetence.
The long waits between takeoffs and landings were very noticeable. Very inefficient use of the facility.
Much of WTO is already in place. The last two governments have been passing legislation and making regulatory changes. VAT, Customs Management Act, Fiscal Responsibilities, Standards Commission, Food Safety legislation etc.
WTO is bring us to standards recognized throughout the world.
Economist says...
Kindly quote the section that says we are required to share our resources like fish, oil and Aragonite.
On Anti-WTO activist: Govt ‘sugarcoating’
Posted 22 January 2019, 11:31 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
There is no comparison with the EU and the WTO. That is like comparing apples to oranges.
The UK will revert back to WTO if there is no Brexit deal.
On Anti-WTO activist: Govt ‘sugarcoating’
Posted 22 January 2019, 11:27 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Tal, I am familiar with the 1975 situation. The GG, who we know is appointed by the Australian government was the one who took the action. This was done on the advice of Australian legal and political experts. Queen Liz was, no doubt notified of what had been decided.
On We are all within travel budget, promises Minnis
Posted 21 January 2019, 12:27 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Tal, with respect, under the Constitution, the Queen sits in her capacity as Queen of The Bahamas an independent nation only. She is also Queen of Canada.
Her position as Queen is the same as you being a director or president of several different companies, yet none are related.
On We are all within travel budget, promises Minnis
Posted 19 January 2019, 3:08 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
You both either don't understand how the financial system works, or are part of those who want to mislead Bahamians.
On DPM blasts ‘unpatriotic’ 35% devaluation claim
Posted 17 January 2019, 12:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
But for the increase in the VAT this probably would be the case. But it is not going to happen just now and, if he can stabilize the finances of Government over the next year or two, it won't.
It was well known in, international circles, that had the PLP won in 2017 the Bahamian Dollar would have been devalued by 30% to 40% within six months. Maybe this devaluation comment came as a result of someone referring to that.
On DPM blasts ‘unpatriotic’ 35% devaluation claim
Posted 16 January 2019, 4:48 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Then they should be fired. Bring in some foreign controllers for a period (a year or two) while a new group of Bahamian controllers are trained.
On Aviation ‘black eye’ sparks reform plan
Posted 15 January 2019, 10:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I traveled through the airport on a number of occasions during this period.
It is clear that, compared to other airports around the world, our Traffic Controllers are limited to a smaller number of movements per hour. This maybe a result of poor equipment, poor training, not enough controllers or just plain incompetence.
The long waits between takeoffs and landings were very noticeable. Very inefficient use of the facility.
On Aviation ‘black eye’ sparks reform plan
Posted 15 January 2019, 4:13 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Birdie, you crack me up!
On Auditors uncover $450k school fraud
Posted 15 January 2019, 4:05 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Much of WTO is already in place. The last two governments have been passing legislation and making regulatory changes. VAT, Customs Management Act, Fiscal Responsibilities, Standards Commission, Food Safety legislation etc.
WTO is bring us to standards recognized throughout the world.
On Joining WTO no ‘snap election’ style decision
Posted 11 January 2019, 4:19 p.m. Suggest removal