The duty on sugary sodas/drinks of 20g of sugar per 8 fluid oz should be increased. An Excise Tax should also be placed on those drinks. That way there will be a tax on both foreign (higher than local) and on local soda and juice drink manufactures.
40 grams (10 servings) of sugar in a 12 oz soda is not good for one's health.
One will have to stop the corrupt Civil Servants in the Road Traffic Department first. All to often I have been told how you don't need to take a test to get a license or actually get your car inspected to get an inspection sticker for the renewal of the car license..
The Police also have to get serious about road safety.
When was the last time you got stopped by the police for having bald tires or a headlight that was angled in the eyes of an on coming car? Sure they will stop speeders on a road where the speed limit is outdated and too slow, but it is not because the person is driving dangerously, it is just an easy way to make money.
Economist says...
We Bahamians talk about pride; we have no pride, if we had any pride this article could not have been written.
On INSIGHT: Ruining our heritage
Posted 13 February 2018, 9:05 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Good points!
On Commodore denies tabloid reports of sloop collision
Posted 13 February 2018, 9:01 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The duty on sugary sodas/drinks of 20g of sugar per 8 fluid oz should be increased. An Excise Tax should also be placed on those drinks. That way there will be a tax on both foreign (higher than local) and on local soda and juice drink manufactures.
40 grams (10 servings) of sugar in a 12 oz soda is not good for one's health.
On Minister pledges 'no retreat' over breadbasket reforms
Posted 13 February 2018, 8:57 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Bahamasair is a giant hole into which we, the taxpayer, pour millions of dollars every year.
Bahamasair is a non-essential business.
In 44 years it has never made money. Who keeps a non-essential business that has never made money running?
Bahamasair MUST be shut down.
On Airline chief: Bahamasair taking spend from nation
Posted 13 February 2018, 4:39 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Better get ready to go to Trinidad, and also Barbados. That is where all the banks moved their head offices to.
On 'Deathly afraid' for local ownership under WTO
Posted 13 February 2018, 2:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Our great Christian Nation strikes again.
Oh, that's right stealing and adultery does not worry the Christian Counsel only Gay's, LGBT, and now the right to beat your wife.
On Hitchhiker robbed at gunpoint
Posted 13 February 2018, 2:49 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
One will have to stop the corrupt Civil Servants in the Road Traffic Department first. All to often I have been told how you don't need to take a test to get a license or actually get your car inspected to get an inspection sticker for the renewal of the car license..
The Police also have to get serious about road safety.
When was the last time you got stopped by the police for having bald tires or a headlight that was angled in the eyes of an on coming car? Sure they will stop speeders on a road where the speed limit is outdated and too slow, but it is not because the person is driving dangerously, it is just an easy way to make money.
On 80% of motorists exposed torogue, uninsured drivers
Posted 8 February 2018, 3:57 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Finally, a Government who wants to really help make the life of Bahamians better.
On Govt aiming to 'stop bread basket poison'
Posted 8 February 2018, 3:50 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I agree. The existence of these vestiges of the PLP need to be mercifully brought to an end.
On 'Insatiable desire' for benefits large fiscal reform bar
Posted 6 February 2018, 8 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Excellent article.
On The rule of law
Posted 6 February 2018, 7:58 p.m. Suggest removal