This means that Bahamians will need to register their organizations in the US. A Charity in the US or registered in the US can take anonymous donations.
Guess we will have to hire some people in the US and let the Bahamians go, but that is what the Government is telling us to do with this legislation.
We all know that people get sick and we need to provide for them BUT you already have $100 million a year to spend on it, so use that first. It will cover a very large chunk of the cost.
I agree JoeBlow and that is why our Immigration Policy needs to be smart. Encourage smart enterprising people to come to The Bahamas, as Cayman has done and as Canada does.
Doing so will raise standards in this country. Some Bahamians will adopt a different work ethic, they will see how these young foreign parents participate in their children's schooling.
New ideas and thinking will occur by the various conversations and examples set.
Bahamians can do better and they will do if they have new ideas and can see opportunities.
Thank you for an excellent editorial. Immigration is the greatest hold up to the expansion of our economy and a reduction of unemployment in The Bahamas.
Sadly too few seem to realize this. They have listened to politicians who have taken advantage of the people's lack of understanding.
This only shows that you don't understand how the system works.
The ones that get the high salaries have gone to one or more other countries before coming here.
Most Bahamians won't go to a branch in another country and immigration protects them. But then we don't get the international exposure and can't understand why we don't get promoted.
Economist says...
As one who grew up on a small island I am acutely aware of the environment.
Many islands are only two or three feet above high water mark. Three or four inch rise would make a major difference.
On EDITORIAL: We've had the warnings - but what are we actually doing?
Posted 10 December 2018, 2:18 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This means that Bahamians will need to register their organizations in the US. A Charity in the US or registered in the US can take anonymous donations.
Guess we will have to hire some people in the US and let the Bahamians go, but that is what the Government is telling us to do with this legislation.
On Non-profit ‘wipe out’ fear over new legislation
Posted 7 December 2018, 2:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
We all know that people get sick and we need to provide for them BUT you already have $100 million a year to spend on it, so use that first. It will cover a very large chunk of the cost.
Do not ask me to give you more money to "lose"
On NHI $1,000 cost 'not pulled from out of thin air'
Posted 6 December 2018, 2:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Give the best party the outsourcing. That will then mean that the Bahamian businesses will have to up their game, which they can do, to win the bid.
Stop begging for business, instead go out and earn it.
On Give Bahamians ‘first rights’ over BTC outsourcing
Posted 4 December 2018, 2:49 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Another example of the Unions not properly looking out for their members.
They are acting the same way as the UAW used to act in the 1970's. See how many members they had then and how many they have today.
On Unions give PM month to avoid ‘national strike’
Posted 4 December 2018, 2:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I agree JoeBlow and that is why our Immigration Policy needs to be smart. Encourage smart enterprising people to come to The Bahamas, as Cayman has done and as Canada does.
Doing so will raise standards in this country. Some Bahamians will adopt a different work ethic, they will see how these young foreign parents participate in their children's schooling.
New ideas and thinking will occur by the various conversations and examples set.
Bahamians can do better and they will do if they have new ideas and can see opportunities.
On EDITORIAL: The Bahamian work force is today’s challenge
Posted 4 December 2018, 2:18 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Agreed
On Bloated public sector like ‘50k pound canoe anchor’
Posted 3 December 2018, 11:14 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Thank you for an excellent editorial. Immigration is the greatest hold up to the expansion of our economy and a reduction of unemployment in The Bahamas.
Sadly too few seem to realize this. They have listened to politicians who have taken advantage of the people's lack of understanding.
On EDITORIAL: The Bahamian work force is today’s challenge
Posted 3 December 2018, 11:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
No middle managers. Need to bring in some foreign talent to give Bahamians some competition.
On Bloated public sector like ‘50k pound canoe anchor’
Posted 30 November 2018, 4:06 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This only shows that you don't understand how the system works.
The ones that get the high salaries have gone to one or more other countries before coming here.
Most Bahamians won't go to a branch in another country and immigration protects them. But then we don't get the international exposure and can't understand why we don't get promoted.
On Govt concern: Best paying jobs going to non-Bahamians
Posted 30 November 2018, 4:03 p.m. Suggest removal