The Unions persuaded the government to take out, of the Original Labour Bill, the requirement for them to publish their accounts. Publicly held companies have to publish so why not the Unions?
"Mr Bannister on Tuesday admitted that the Department of Physical Planning, the Government’s main planning regulator, was “clearly under-staffed” with “more posts vacant than filled”. He blamed this on salaries that were too low to attract the necessary skilled employees, suggesting this was one factor behind the Government’s difficulty in enforcing the Act."
The PLP hired thousands of additional Civil Servants, yet there are several government departments that are under staffed. Who were the PLP hiring? What did they hire them for?
It is the tax payer who pays the salaries and we need to get something for our money.
FNM government will have to let go the non performers (and we all know that there are a number doing nothing) and hire persons to fill these vital positions.
Mr. Moss, you clearly do not understand the detail in the WTO. The Government can and will, within reason, be able to assist the establishment and continuation of many local industries.
However, those industries are going to have to become more proactive and competitive.
The Competition Bill should make it more difficult for never ending monopolies that the "Bay Street Boys" have had for decades. Oh sorry, you don't agree with that legislation as it it is part of WTO requirements.
Economist says...
Good job Mr. Gibson, to you and your team.
On Water Corp revenues ‘near double’ in record September
Posted 1 October 2018, 2:15 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Are they crazy????
On ‘Political threats forced me to quit’
Posted 1 October 2018, 2:09 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The Unions persuaded the government to take out, of the Original Labour Bill, the requirement for them to publish their accounts. Publicly held companies have to publish so why not the Unions?
Let's see what they do with all the money.
On BUT suspends Belinda Wilson for two months
Posted 27 September 2018, 2:58 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
"Mr Bannister on Tuesday admitted that the Department of Physical Planning, the Government’s main planning regulator, was “clearly under-staffed” with “more posts vacant than filled”. He blamed this on salaries that were too low to attract the necessary skilled employees, suggesting this was one factor behind the Government’s difficulty in enforcing the Act."
The PLP hired thousands of additional Civil Servants, yet there are several government departments that are under staffed. Who were the PLP hiring? What did they hire them for?
It is the tax payer who pays the salaries and we need to get something for our money.
FNM government will have to let go the non performers (and we all know that there are a number doing nothing) and hire persons to fill these vital positions.
Our economy depends on this.
On Act review could ‘throw Bahamas back into chaos’
Posted 26 September 2018, 4:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
No, the demands are made now, not after one joins.
Read up on how the WTO works and you will see that.
On Bahamas ‘in good shape’ over WTO’s 15% tariff demand
Posted 20 September 2018, 3:09 p.m. Suggest removal
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All good points.
On QC: Bar must open for financial services
Posted 19 September 2018, 2:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Hanging will do nothing to deter crime. It is society that deters crime.
The US has a higher murder rate than most developed countries and is the only one with the death penalty.
To stop crime one must fix the social ills.
On War on crime 'needs more than just words'
Posted 19 September 2018, 11 a.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Mr. Moss, you clearly do not understand the detail in the WTO. The Government can and will, within reason, be able to assist the establishment and continuation of many local industries.
However, those industries are going to have to become more proactive and competitive.
The Competition Bill should make it more difficult for never ending monopolies that the "Bay Street Boys" have had for decades. Oh sorry, you don't agree with that legislation as it it is part of WTO requirements.
On Anti-trade groups: 'We'll awaken the Bahamian people'
Posted 18 September 2018, 10:38 a.m. Suggest removal
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No problem. You have just told the Bahamian Consumer to go and shop in Florida as you have no intention of reducing your prices.
On Apparel, shoe prices can't match Customs cut, Govt is warned
Posted 14 September 2018, 3:04 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Very good point.
On Beauty queen loses title over social media post
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